Portas do Sol I Lisbon - Apartment

Imagine yourself on your apartment balcony with a “picture postcard” river view on a bright summer evening. Or sitting comfortably facing large windows and looking at the winter rain falling on the Tagus and cascading over the rooftops; or waking up early morning, sitting in bed, and having Lisbon and the river at your feet. These are just a few highlights of this romantic 2-bedroom apartment, the perfect accommodation for a short romantic or family break in the heart of the charming Alfama quarter.


DESCRIPTION
The wonderful thing about this apartment is that it’s flooded with natural light. Everywhere we look there’s an incredible light and beautiful views over the river, the tiled rooftops, the Santa Luzia viewpoint and the convent of São Vicente de Fora. The interiors are comfortable and modern with a color scheme that captures and enhances the sunlight: walls are painted white and the wooden floor has a light shade of brown. We love both the sloping ceiling bedrooms: the main one has a bright red bedcover and a wooden platform, which allows for the most extraordinary early morning views; and the one with the 2 single beds has a ceiling window from where you can gaze at the stars before you fall asleep.

This incredibly scenic apartment has 2 floors, 2 bedrooms (1 en suite with a toilet) and 1 bathroom with shower. Ideal for a small group of friends or for a couple and their children, it is best for 4, but can accommodate 6 guests. Downstairs one finds the living room with a balcony and 2 single sofa beds with panoramic river views together with an equipped kitchenette and a dining table. Upstairs are the bedrooms: the one en suite includes a double bed and a toilet. The other one has 2 single beds (with the option of a double bed). The bathroom has a shower cabin. There are 2 single sofa beds in the living room. Mind your head when walking round the bedrooms because of their sloping ceilings! The many stairs in the apartment, in the building and in the neighborhood are an invitation to the fitness of the guests! (historic area without access to cars)


NEIGHBORHOOD
For sightseeing, Alfama is probably Lisbon’s most interesting quarter, packed with monuments from 12th to 18th century, Fado venues, little restaurants and bars, and about 2 minutes away from the famous 28 tram which will take you through some of Lisbon’s highlights.

The apartment is walking distance from the breathtaking Portas do Sol (“sun’s doors”) belvedere from where you can enjoy the river’s ever changing colors and the outline of Serra da Arrábida mountains.

But you can also start to walk the downhill cobbled stone streets of old Lisbon to reach places such as the Fado Museu (4 min), Sao Jorge Castle and Se Cathedral (6 min), the breathtaking Praça do Comércio (12 min), downtown Rossio (15 min), and about 25 min away the aristocratic Chiado and the alternative Bairro Alto.

If you prefer to walk uphill from your apartment you reach the Graça belvedere and the imposing 18th century Graça church (where you might listen to a church choir rehearsal on a Sunday afternoon) in about 10 min. Also in a 10 min range from this church, you will find the even more beautiful Senhora do Monte belvedere; typical Feira da Ladra (flea market) on Tuesdays and Saturdays; or São Vicente de Fora convent and its incredibly beautiful rooftop (please do not miss it!).

This quarter is served by the 28 tram and some buses. However, if you walk downhill and reach the river side you will find buses that will transport you to Lisbon’s every corner (including the airport). Or, alternatively, take the metro in Terreiro do Paço or Santa Apolónia (both ca 12 min). From Rossio square you can walk across Baixa and reach Cais do Sodré train station which serves the beautiful seaside village/resorts of Cascais and Estoril (30 min), where the Portuguese and European royalties used to spend their summers in the late 19th and early 20th century or Rosio station from where you can take the train and visit the amazing natural jewel that Sintra is.


FACTSHEET
Accommodates 4-6
Located in a small alleyway with steps and no access to cars
3rd and 4th floor with no lift
2 floors (duplex) - the floor above has a slanted ceiling
2 bedrooms – 1 with a double bed (and en suite with a toilet); 1 with 2 single beds (with the option of a double bed)
1 bathroom with a shower cabin
Living room with 2 sofa beds and balcony with 180º river view!
Dining table
1 kitchenette (oven, stove, microwave, fridge, washer, small equipments…)
Area of 60 sqm
Officially registered as local accommodation: 13702/AL


Apartment includes
Towels and linen
Free wi-fi
Flat screen TV with multi international channels
Hairdryer
1 baby cot and 1 baby chair (if required)
Welcome amenities (coffee, tea, sugar, salt, olive oil, vinegar, toilet paper and hand soap). Kindly note this is a self-catering apartment. These items will not be replaced during your stay.

We have prepared a booklet with general information about Lisbon. Apart from some of its main highlights, it includes suggestions regarding restaurants, bars, shopping, transport and special neighborhoods, as well as some unique recommendations that will make all the difference to your time with us.


INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We are your “friends in town” and will be delighted to help you enjoy a real and authentic Lisbon experience. We hold our guests’ needs and comfort in high esteem and are always available to provide you with information and tips about the city and its surroundings.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Car restricted area. Street with no access to cars. However, cars can be parked in Portas do Sol car park (about 90 meters from the apartment at 47.10€/24h); or near Santa Apolónia station (8€/24h)
- there is a refundable security deposit of 100€ (payable with credit card through the Paypal system - no need to have a Paypal account)
- check-in: from 4 pm / check-out: from 8 to 11 am. There is no problem in arriving late; however please note that after 10 pm there will be a late check-in fee*. If you need a different check-in / check-out time, please let us know. We’ll try to make it as flexible as possible as we want our guests to feel relaxed and happy (it depends mainly on whether it interferes with other reservations or not).
- Additionally, upon check-in or departure, we are happy to keep your luggage in our office for a few hours if necessary.

*late check-in fee: 30€ (from 10pm); 40€ (from midnight). There is also a delay fee of 20€ should you arrive more than 2 hours after the scheduled arrival time. In this case, you might have to wait as it will be necessary to reschedule the day’s check-ins.


HOUSE RULES

We thank you in advance for respecting our house rules. They are very important to us.
Please find them below:
- note that you’ll be staying in a residential building. We kindly ask you to respect your neighbors’ rest and privacy
- quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am (loud noise is not permitted during this period)
- strictly no parties
- no smoking in the apartment and in the building’s common areas
- no pets
- upon check-out, please do not leave any garbage, dirty dishes or food in the fridge.

If house rules are not respected the refundable deposit will have to be activated.