Basil Alley
2 guests
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1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
160 sq/ft
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Housed in a wonderfully renovated two-hundred-year-old building, this stylish studio apartment in Lisbon's historic Alfama neighbourhood puts you in an ideal position to soak up the city’s history and culture. Though compact, this home packs a decorative punch with beautiful bespoke details that make it feel special. From the marble-top table – ideal for starting mornings at over fresh coffee and pastéis de nata – to the bed’s wooden headboard and frame, there are splashes of fun, colourful vibrancy that create a welcoming and memorable stay. Our favourite feature, however, is the apartment’s pretty red Juliet balconies that invite people-watching over a glass of wine at sunset. Factor in the marble-accented bathroom and the sleek kitchenette and you have everything you need to live Lisbon life to the fullest. Outside of your home, the Alfama district invites you to get lost amidst its labyrinthine maze of narrow streets packed with fado bars, restaurants and boutiques, while São Jorge Castle is an eight-minute walk away. The waterfront Praça do Comércio is also just twelve minutes away on foot and the Miradouro das Portas do Sol (a three-minute walk) offers stunning panoramic views across the city. With your host able to organise... sunset cruises and sailing tours on the Tagus River, food and wine tours and trips to Sintra, there's no end to the excitement in store.
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What to expect
Highlights

Explore your Alfama neighbourhood – São Jorge Castle is an eight-minute walk away

Visit bustling Praça do Comércio, a twelve-minute stroll from your door

People-watch from the Juliet balcony, a glass of wine in hand

Enjoy a cruise along the Tagus River organised by your host

Get a taste of Portuguese culture with a food or wine tour – your host is happy to organise this

Wake up in the comfortable bed feeling rested and ready for another day of exploring

Kick back on the cosy sofa after a day of Lisbon sightseeing

Enjoy fresh coffee and pastéis de nata at the window-side table
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Home truths
As it's a studio apartment, there's no separation between the living and sleeping areas
This home is on the second floor of a building with no lift – you'll need to climb thirty steps to reach it
The building's entrance is shared with the other residents and the staircase up to this home is quite steep and narrow
There's a sleeper sofa in the living area for more flexible sleeping arrangements
There's a laptop-friendly workspace
Your host can arrange sunset cruises, sailing tours, food and wine tastings, events and local trips – just ask when booking
As with most homes in Alfama, the internet is on the slow side
Due to the narrow pedestrian streets there's no vehicle access to the doorstep and there's no parking
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Dryer
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
Arranged by your host • Subject to availability
VIP services
Airport pick up
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Luggage storage
Tickets and experience booking
Local guide
About Alfama
As Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood, it’s not surprising that Alfama is also the corner of the city with the most character. Here, you’ll get an authentic taste of the real Portugal, away from the tourist-trodden trails of the centre. Unlike most of Lisbon, this area survived the famous 1755 earthquake, preserving an image of the old capital. Steep, cobbled streets are flanked with down-to-earth cafés, crumbling churches and intimate fado venues...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Pay tribute at Calçada de Amalia
In a tiny park close to Portas del Sol, there's a beautiful mosaic dedicated to one of the greatest fado singers of all time– Amalia Rodrigues.

Learn at the Museu do Fado
With audiovisual displays and impressive archives, plus a cafe with concerts, Museu do Fado explores the tradition and cultural history of the country.

Prepare to be delighted with a meal and fado evening at Mesa de Frades
This traditional restaurant puts on a fantastic fado shows. Come and prepare to enjoy the spectacle!

Enjoy the view from Castelo de São Jorge
The Castle and its walls have been protecting the city from invaders for many centuries. It is a great spot for taking photos of Lisbon's historical centre.

Enjoy a secret view from Miradouro do Recolhimiento
A hidden viewpoint with a small children's park where you can hide from the busy streets around the Castle.

Enjoy the stunning view at Miradouro de Santa Luzia
One of Lisbon's many viewpoints that offer stunning views of the old centre, Santa Luzia is famous for it’s azulejo blue and white tiles and trailing purple bougainvillaea.

Eat traditionally inspired food at Taberna do Sal Grosso
This exceptionally welcoming Portuguese restaurant is all about tradition. Their dishes are inspired by old recipes, which keep the restaurant full until late every day. Come early.

Dine out in a Circus School at Chapitô
This social project circus art school dedicated to young people also has a great restaurant and bar. You can even catch a performance or concert whilst you're there!

Listen to genuine Fado music at Casa de Linhares
Fado singing can be traced back to the 1820s. Enjoy its intense and passionate tones in the remains of an eighteenth-century building that once belonged to the Counts of Linhares.

Sip on speciality coffee at Copenhagen Coffee Lab & Bakery
This expert Nordic coffee laboratory in the heart of Lisbon invites you to try out exotic flavours. We hear their fresh pastries and baguettes are pretty awesome too.

Start the day with Augusto Lisboa's delicious brunch
We only hear great things about this cosy cafe that serves sweet and savoury brunches. They operate under the motto 'better food, better mood'– and we couldn't agree more.

Explore history through art in Igreja São Vicente de Fora
This huge church and monastery are so important to Portuguese history that they have their own museum studying and exhibiting a vast collection of priceless art.
Get around
Subway station
Santa Apolónia
10 min
Bus stop
Chafariz Dentro (Museu Fado)
3 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Points of interest
Beach
Beach Dafundo
40 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 17:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 2, steps only
Air con
Wifi
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 Adelaide
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. Adelaide and her team look after a fair number of flats around the city. As there are several of them, it’s possible you’ll come across one of her colleagues, rather than Adelaide herself, but whoever it is, you’re in good hands.
Registration or licence number: 82832/AL.
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