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Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes

Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Location

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 330 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Place, Castle of São Jorge
Place, Lisbon Cathedral
Place, Rossio Square
Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes

Sunny, apartment in the heart of Alfama, the oldest most picturesque neighborhood in the center of Lisbon.
100% NON SMOKING!
Great atmosphere. Lively bars and Fado clubs

Check in after 15h (3 PM)
Check-out 12 noon
No children under 16 years old. ( not a childproof apartment)
Officially Registered Apartment 56539/AL.

The apartment , ( 30m²/325 sq. ft) is on the second floor in an old 19th century typical Alfama house. 2 flights of (quite old) stairs to the apartment.
There is a lively cafe in our square that is open in nice weather.
Lots of sun in the day and cool for sleeping in the night in summer. Sleeps 3.
A small balcony looks out on the tiny streets of this old neighborhood.
Very convenient to all the sights. It is only a 5 minutes to walk to the Castelo Sao Jorge and 3 minute walk to the famous Feira da Ladra (flea market), and a 5 minute walk to the River Tejo, with restaurants with seating looking out on the river Tejo. 15 minute walk to the downtown shopping neighborhood.
And, you can travel around Lisbon on the delightful, picturesque electric tram # 28 which is a 1 minute walk from the apartment. It is a 5 minute walk to the Metro Station in Santa Apolonia Train Station. (Lisbon's main terminal) In the station is a Pingo Doce supermarket open until 10PM, very convenient!
Parking for non residents is nearby. There are various public parking places near-by. 5 minutes walk. Please inform me if you will be driving to Lisbon. I will help you with parking suggestions.

The apartment sleeps total 3 people. Has excellent Wi-Fi. It has a small separate bedroom with a double bed, ( for 2 people) a sunny living room with a double sofa bed, and dining table.

A kitchen with Coffee/sugar 2 coffee makers, (Moka and French Press) gas stove top, microwave, fridge, toaster, clothes washing machine, electric kettle. ( there is no oven)

The apartment is equipped with cable TV (English, French, German, Chinese, CNN, BBC, Portuguese and other languages and many movie channels). A full bathroom with shower. Hair dryer.
We supply liquid hand soap and Portuguese soap.

** For "extremely tall" people, be aware that the ceilings are not very high in bathroom and kitchen. It could be inconvenient.

In winter time the apartment is heated with electric heaters and there are fans for summer cooling.
We provide sheets, towels.

Minimum of 2 nights.

Keywords: Lisbon rentals, Alfama, Old town, Portugal, Holiday Rental Apartment. Traditional Lisbon, Alfama apartment, Lisbon rental, Lisbon, Short term rentals

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Kitchen

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We request that you close the doors gently and be careful going up and down the stairs. It is a very old house.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 56539/AL

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lisbon

Located on a river, this apartment is in Lisbon City Center, a neighbourhood in Lisbon. Lisbon Cathedral and Castle of São Jorge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Costa da Caparica Beach and Carcavelos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Campo Pequeno Bullring or Jose Alvalade Stadium. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

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What's nearby

Castle of São Jorge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Lisbon Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Rossio Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Santa Justa Elevator - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Avenida da Liberdade - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Cç. S. Vicente Stop - 2 min walk
Santa Apolonia Station - 6 min walk
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tasco do Vigário - ‬2 min walk
‪Copenhagen Coffee Lab - ‬1 min walk
‪Aura Dim Sum - ‬2 min walk
‪Tipica de Alfama - ‬1 min walk
‪O Carvoeiro Restaurante Tipico - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes located?

Located in Lisbon City Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Fado Museum, Lisbon Cathedral and Castle of São Jorge. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cç. S. Vicente Stop is only a 2-minute walk and R. Escolas Gerais Stop is 2 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Michael C.

31 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised, clean second floor, convenient to tram, resaurants and shopping.Only drawback, it's right above a bar next to some stairs where teesn hangout and it's noisy 9-midnight. Otherwise, a comfortable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

13 October 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Couer d'Alfama apt is very clean and cozy with a well supplied kitchen and had everything we needed for our four night stay. It is very well situated, truly in the heart of the Alfama. A short walk down is the busy waterfront and many transportation options. A short walk up are some great restaurants and larger markets. Several gorgeous viewpoints are a few minutes walk away as is the no. 28 tram. The bar/restaurant downstairs stays open late and can be noisy, but if you close the windows it is quiet. Ellie was a gracious hostess, sending detailed directions on getting to her place, even meeting us in the evening to walk us over. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmus F.

26 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very lovely stay

Fine apartment on a lovely part of Lisbon, Alfama.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

31 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful apartment in Alfama

I had a wonderful time staying at Elli’s apartment in Alfama. It was very clean and Elli was a wonderful host, giving suggestions on restaurants and things to do! It was really easy to get around on foot from the apartment as center city Lisbon is about a ten minute walk away! All in all, a wonderful experience and I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamam

10 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely host, communicative and open. Excellent location in the Alfama district of Lisbon. Kitchen very well equipped with a lot of cooking utensils and the basics. Bathroom well equipped, clean and with a lot of towels. We recommend to park your car at the cruise terminal (using telpark, for 8 euros per day) and to take a bolt cab (4-6 euros) to the flat. Thanks Elli for the hospitality

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mi-la d.

4 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful place to stay

Ellie is an extremely gracious host and did her best to be flexible to accommodate me. Slight mix-up at check in because I didn't get data in timely fashion (carrier's issue). Very accurate description of the location and hilly nature - if you are fit, is quite easy to navigate to use subway system.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

6 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but Inviting

We loved the location. Ellie met us down the road from the apartment, where the taxi dropped us off for check-in. The apartment had everything we needed and more. We used the small market, that is just steps away, the first night for some basics. We ate at several of the small outdoor restaurants in the neighborhood. Yes, the stairs are narrow and delicate because of their age but this is a treasure we will always remember. We would love to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

frank l.

14 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ok

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline M.

18 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only young people should stay here

Beds were not comfortable, no closets to put away clothes, stairs were dangerous, this apartment is more suitable to only 1 or 2 young people. Hot water was very finicky . No couch or place to sit as the futon was made into a bed. Great location and host was in communique as she lives in the same apartment complex. Neighborhood was noisy.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

larry y.

24 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Hilly Alfama

nothing fancy but as stated in ad. Although stated area "hilly," was not prepared for degree of climb. But in this part of the city it seems you climb hills in all directions. We are in our mid 70,s but we navigate and walked a lot without major problems. I would not recommend any wheeled suitcases, as the cobble stone streets will destroy the wheels. If we travel to Lisbon again we would probably stay in a different part (Flat) of the city if possible. But with that said, trolley, restaurants, and sites were all within walking distance. Overall the place was a good bargin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

21 September 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our hostess Elli was very helpful with lots of information and tips about visiting Lisbon and getting around. We appreciated her friendly manner. Our experience at this VRBO was very authentic and a great location to get a feel for life in Alfama. And I was very clean and had everything we needed. It was amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

4 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment and amazing host!

Ellie is wonderful! She is informative, attentive and extremely helpful. Her recommendations and instructions are great and her apartment is beautiful in the perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

14 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Convenient. Clean. Owner was super friendly and helpful. Building is older and stairs were a little challenging (ssteep, narrow, low ceiling). Awesome bakery just up the hill. Lots of beautiful tiled buildings all around.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

3 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Very clean. Perfect for the two of us. Ellie is a great hostess and very communicative. The narrow stairs are well lit for carrying up your suitcase. The window locations and fans cooled the rooms down nicely for sleeping. Kitchen seemed to be well stocked, we used the fridge to keep water cold, but otherwise ate out. We loved this location. We explored the city by foot, tram and metro. Great restaurants, markets and views all around. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio L.

14 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vibrant and full of life!

The Alfama is legendary and what way to experience this vibrancy other than staying in the heart of it?Ellie was a very gracious host making sure that we were comfortable and happy. The accommodation was exactly as advertised. The stairs are not for the faint of heart but the owner makes that very clear before hand. The neighborhood can be a little noisy but it was an Easter long weekend so that also is to be expected. I would stay there again - absolutely! Thank you, Ellie!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Enzo D.

20 April 2025

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Muy agradable

Agradable, buena ubicación en Alfama muy cerca de mirador de Santa Lucía y línea 28 de tranvía. Tiene escaleras pronunciadas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

suzanne m.

28 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Alfama

Very nice location and clean

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD H.

11 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Alfama

Ellie's apartment was clean, comfortable, in a fantastic location. Ellie was an excellent host, and went above and beyond the norm, she asked and listened to my plans and was very helpful in her directions and recommendation. If you want a taste of Lisbon history, this is an excellent place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar N.

1 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday home in old town of Lisbon

We enjoyed recovering in the cosy flat after walking through the wonderful city all day long. Quiet as the street is too narrow for cars. Close to a popular view point, many sights and to means of public transport. Ellie is a perfect, warm-hearted host who is extremely helpful before and during the holiday.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna B.

6 September 2024

Noisy

Ok …. Bedroom had a moldy smell. Noisy till 3in morning.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mathilde B.

22 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour tres sympa

L’appartement est très sympa. Il y a ce qu’il faut pour pouvoir y séjourner. Il est situé dans le meilleur quartier de la ville (Alfama), et pour rejoindre la ville basse il faut compter environ 20-25min à pied. L’hôte Ellie est sympa, parfaite dans la communication et la pour nous aider. Seul petit bémol : c’est un peu bruyant, mais en fermant les fenêtres cela reste correct. Seul petit bémol :

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

14 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top marks

My young adult son and I recently stayed at Ellie’s delightful flat, located on one of Alfama’s secretive laneways a ten-minute walk from Santa Apolónia Station. We can’t rate it highly enough. This was our first visit to Lisbon and we arrived by train from Évora. Ellie’s directions were impeccable and she met us at a cafe close to the flat, took us upstairs (the flat occupies the third floor of a narrow, four-storey building with stair access) and explained everything we needed to know. She also suggested non-touristy places for dinner and exploration, including the nearby Saturday market, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Her communication with us from the moment of booking was outstanding; it gave us peace of mind ahead of check-in. The flat is cosy, spotlessly clean and well-appointed, with pleasant streetscape views and easy access to nearby cafes and supermarkets. I slept in the main room and my son on the double fold-out couch, which he says was very comfortable. The kitchen has a washing machine; there are lines on which to hang your washing outside the kitchen window, European-style; it was raining when we did our load so we popped into the laundromat a few doors down to dry it. We did a lot of walking, but the property is easily accessible to the train, trams and bus. I would recommend Ellie’s place to anyone keen on an authentic local experience - and I plan to head straight back there should I have the pleasure of visiting Lisbon again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josselyn S.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and lovely host!!

My friend and I stayed in Lisbon for the first time and this apartment is the ideal location! It is very walkable with many restaurants around and close to the city. Metro and buses are also an easy walk away from the apartment. Ellie was an amazing host with great communication and the check in process was very easy. She was also very helpful with letting us know things about transportation and the city of Lisbon. Would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Alfama Location

Located on the second floor of an old Alfama building, this is a great location to experience a real Portuguese neighbourhood. It is also close to the rail/bus/tram routes which makes it a great base to explore. Ellie was a great host and we loved staying there. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by ellie ali

I have been hosting here in Lisbon since 2007. I am very proud of Alfama, this old and beautiful neighborhood and I enjoy sharing my knowledge of the city with visitors. I live on the top floor of the same building and I am available to answer any questions you may have.

Why they chose this property

Lisbon is a very charming old world city. It has lots of outdoor cafes on every street. The art, music and food of Portugal is found in abundance in Lisbon, the capital. I chose the Alfama neighborhood because of its ancient feel, tiny streets with very few cars, people who have lived there for many generations keeping their old traditions. You are in the city and at the same time in a tiny village with an atmosphere of another time. I am a painter and find the city beautiful and inspiring.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is 10 minute walk to the downtown center, a 3 minute walk to the River Tejo, the large river that runs through Lisbon to the Atlantic. It is a short trip to Estoril beaches by public transport. The # 28 Electrico (tram) which is one minute walk from the door, takes you on an enchanting ride through the tiny streets and hills across Lisbon. You don't need a car in Lisbon, public transport and taxis are very abundant and not expensive. Lisbon is a 'secret' city that lives on it's own time. Portuguese people revere their quality of life, which I have found emphasizes eating good fresh food (excellent fish) and drinking the wines of the country, which is another wonderful discovery.

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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8/10 Good

Michael C.

Michael C.

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

Paula N.

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmus F.

A very lovely stay

Wilhelmus F.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

A beautiful apartment in Alfama

Amanda L.

10/10 Excellent

Tamam

Tamam

10/10 Excellent

mi-la d.

wonderful place to stay

mi-la d.

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

Small but Inviting

Glenda B.

8/10 Good

frank l.

Ok

frank l.

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline M.

Only young people should stay here

Jacqueline M.

8/10 Good

larry y.

Hilly Alfama