Cloister & Azulejos
5 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
1,615 sq/ft
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Centuries of history are embedded in this Bairro Alto apartment – hand-painted azulejo tiles line the dining room walls, and ancient arched ceilings arch overhead in the living room, giving the place a sense of place that few city apartments can match. Step outside and you're in a walled 17th-century convent garden, a rare pocket of calm in central Lisbon. Chiado and Príncipe Real are within easy walking distance, Alfama's medieval alleys are a twenty-four-minute walk, and São Jorge Castle – with its sweeping panoramic views – is fifteen minutes on foot.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore Bairro Alto's labyrinthine streets packed with fado bars, a fifteen-minute walk
Stay in a beautifully restored 17th-century convent in Bairro Alto
Dine surrounded by centuries-old Portuguese azulejos
Gather in a living room with soaring historic vaulted ceilings
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Home truths
At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area. The single bed is in an open area outside the main bedroom.
Once inside the building, you'll need to climb three flights of stairs to reach the apartment – the lift brings you to the building level, but not directly to the front door. Worth bearing in mind if you're travelling with young children, pushchairs, or heavy luggage.
The apartment is a duplex, so you'll move between two floors during your stay – the main bedroom sits on the upper level, reached via an internal stone staircase.
Wi-fi can be patchy in the bedrooms – if you need a reliable connection for video calls or remote work, plan to work from the living area on the lower floor or bring a mobile hotspot.
A free car parking space is provided inside the building. That said, you won't need to drive here – a metro station and bus stops are nearby, or you can walk to the major neighbourhoods.
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Lift access
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
Arranged by your host • Subject to availability
Additional fees
- Your host can provide a cot and high chair for little ones.Cost on request
Local guide
About Bairro Alto
Bairro Alto is the place to be if you’re coming to Lisbon with an appetite for nightlife. This atmospheric area comes alive after dark with hole-in-the-wall bars – that look like nondescript doorways during the daylight hours – and intimate fado sessions. Tourists and locals alike take to the pedestrianised streets with sway in their step, sipping cocktails under rainbow-coloured bunting. Some say this is the heart of Lisbon, and...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Ascend the Santa Justa elevator
This elevator was built back in 1902. Recently it became classified as a National Monument – ascend and take in the stunning skyline.
Go shopping at Armazéns do Chiado
Armazéns do Chiado is a shopping centre inside a classicist building that has a long and glorious history – its foundations date back to the twelfth century.
Take in the sights at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Located high up on a hilltop, it’s one of Lisbon's finest viewpoints. Stay refreshed and pick up a drink from the kiosk.
Try Portuguese Ceviche at A Cevicheria
Award-winning Chef Kiko was inspired to create A Cevicheria in Peru. In it, South American tradition is fixed with Portuguese, Asian and tropical flavors. Go for the tasting menu.
Visit a 140 year-old cedar tree at Principe Real Garden
This romantic garden is an urban refuge, housing a gigantic cedar tree. Relax in the park's café or explore its Saturday farmers' market.
Visit the impressive ruins of Carmo Convent
The ruins of this colossal gothic church are evocative reminders of the devastation left by the 1755 earthquake, during which it was the largest church in Lisbon.
Enjoy regional specialties at Casa do Alentejo
What used to be a palace is now a thriving restaurant. Casa do Alentejo has been welcoming guests for over eighty-five years, with singing and dancing on the weekends.
Eat delicious pastéis de nata at Manteigaria
Once dedicated to selling butter, this renovated shop now bakes arguably the best Portuguese custard pies in the city. There are always fresh ones just out of the oven. Delicious!
Try Northern Cuisine at Solar dos Presuntos
Solar dos Presuntos opened its doors more than forty years ago, preserving the great tradition of Minho cuisine from the North of Portugal.
Eat in four restaurants at once at Bairro do Avillez
José Avillez is a critically-acclaimed Portuguese chef responsible for the creation of this high-concept food venue right in the heart of Chiado.
Say hello to the great Portuguese Poet at Praca de Camoes
Named after nations most revered poet whose statue stands prominently in the middle of the square, Praça Luís de Camões is a great meeting place.
Indulge in Santini's Artisanal Gelato
A long-standing ice-cream parlour with a modern revamp, Santini Gelados Artesanais in Lisboa's Chiado district offers a wide range of delicious flavours made from real fruit.
Get around
Subway station
Restauradores
8 min
Train station
Rossio
9 min
Bus stop
R. Rosa
2 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
2 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
5 min
Points of interest
Beach
Beach Dafundo
23 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 4, has a lift
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Patricia
This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Patricia and her team are a well-oiled machine. They look after a portfolio of cosy homes in Lisbon and are always looking for new ways to help their guests have a great time.
Registration or licence number: 36711/AL.
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