Title: Beautiful Alameda Flat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2080&destination=Lisbon%2C+Lisbon+District%2C+Portugal&selected=31752564&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Beautiful Alameda Flat ## Photo gallery for Beautiful Alameda Flat ![TV - Beautiful Alameda Flat (Lisboa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31752600/31752564/25bbc737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Beautiful Alameda Flat (Lisboa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31752600/31752564/08d5be10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Beautiful Alameda Flat (Lisboa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31752600/31752564/397ffe0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful Alameda Flat (Lisboa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31752600/31752564/061fe7b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful Alameda Flat (Lisboa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31752600/31752564/8790af9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Campo Grande, Beautiful Alameda Flat has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4592 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Beautiful Alameda Flat Alameda Apatment is a beautiful property located in Lisbon's Estefania neighborhood and just a short walking distance to some of the city's touristic and business attractions. This property offers air-conditioned in all bedrooms and leaving areas. Alameda Apatment is a beautiful property located in Lisbon's Estefania neighborhood and just a short walking distance to some of the city's touristic and business attractions. It is close to the Instituto Superior Tecnico, Gulbenkian Museum and the Castle of Sao Jorge. The metro station Alameda, red and green lines and bus stations are all very close to which lead you to all the main points of the city. Saldanha Metro Station is also less than 5 minutes walking with the red and yellow lines, and shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, etc. This property offers air conditioning in all bedrooms and free Wi-Fi connection. With so much to see and do in the surrounding areas I am sure you will enjoy the time spent at the Alameda Apartment ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free internet ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a metro station ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 65507/AL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Beautiful Alameda Flat Apartment Lisboa Beautiful Alameda Flat Apartment Beautiful Alameda Flat Lisboa Beautiful Alameda Flat Beautiful Alameda Flat Lisbon Beautiful Alameda Flat Apartment Beautiful Alameda Flat Apartment Lisbon Beautiful Alameda Flat Lisbon Beautiful Alameda Flat Apartment Beautiful Alameda Flat Apartment Lisbon ## About the area Located in Lisbon City Center, a neighbourhood in Lisbon, this apartment is near a metro station. Campo Grande 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. Check out an event or a game at Estádio da Luz, and consider making time for Lisbon Oceanarium, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Lisbon travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon.dx2080) [View more Apartments in Lisbon District](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Apartments.d178278-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.734024,-9.140778&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wbmkFzhxv%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40S%3FQ%40SBS%40S%40SBSBSBSBQ%40SDSBQDSBQDSDQDQDSDQFQDQFQDQFOFQHQFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHOJMFOJMHOJMHMJMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKLIJKLKLIJILILILILIJGNILGLGLGNELGLENELENELENCNELCNCLCNANCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLHLFLHJHLHLHLHLHJJLJJJJHLLJJHJLLJLHJJLHLJLHNJLHNHLHNHNHNFNHNFNHPFNFPFPFNDPFPFPDPDPFRDPBPDRDPBRDPBRBRBPBR%40RBR%40RBR%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40T%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARAR%3FRARARARCRARCPARCRCRCPCRERCPEREPCREPGPEPEPGPGPEPGPGNGPGPINGNINGNININININILKNILKLILKLILKLMJILKJMJKJKJMHKJMHMJMHMHKFMHMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDOBODMBOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGKIMIMGMIMIKKMIMIKKMKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMKMIMKMIMKOGMKOIOIOGMIQGOIOGOGQIQGOGQEQGQEQGQEQEQEQESEQCSEQCSEQASCSCSCSCQASASCSAS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4Ae29dqMFk9dDfzbCFnnI1QN6GU=) Lisboa ### What's nearby - ![Instituto Superior Tecnico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2080/11a04576-3572-4fc6-a477-d5f97756f0c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Instituto Superior Tecnico 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Avenida Almirante Reis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2080/75b816d7-51bf-46ac-ac21-71f5f46bb95a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Avenida Almirante Reis 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![A statue of John Oliveira & Daun, Duque de Saldanha in Praca do Duque de Saldanha square, Lisbon, Portugal. The statue is designed by Thomas Costa and Ventura Terra and it was erected in 1909.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160605/a00ec71c-e7da-40cd-bb41-2d857211fc92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Saldanha Square 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Avenida da Liberdade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145195/bdd9b5d1-3e04-4841-9989-e763f4324d05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Avenida da Liberdade 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - ![Marquis of Pombal Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081613/1c1f89ab-d964-4ebb-a97e-ef216f3acbfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marquis of Pombal Square 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Roma-Areeiro Station 2 min drive - Alameda Station 5 min walk - Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Samarkand 9 min walk - Kiosk Cafe 8 min walk - Monkey Brain 9 min walk - padaria & companhia 5 min walk - Fox Coffee - Rei da Cachupa 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Alameda Flat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Alameda Flat ? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Alameda Flat ? ### Where is Beautiful Alameda Flat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Alameda Flat Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcelo S. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and well-ventilated flat close to the subway Nice and clean property in a quiet neighbourhood, close to transport, market and 20 min walking to Marques de Pombal Square. ##### Marcelo S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Belinda 27 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication The furnishings are average, kitchen needs updating and the washroom is really small ( very small basin and shower is really small and uncomfortable) The location of the property is very walkable! Communication with the host was good! ##### Belinda Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Mohammed M. 6 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice flat in a great location Bathroom was quite cramped, but the flat was clean and is in a great location. ##### Mohammed M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean-Philippe B. 14 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super appartement! Nous avons vraiment aimé notre appartement pour notre séjour à Lisbonne. C’est vraiment parfait! Il est situé dans un quartier plus en retrait ce qui est excellent pour la tranquillité. Il y a plein de restaurants autour et des épiceries pour se procurer ce que vous avez besoin. Si vous avez une voiture, il y a toujours de la place dans la rue. Avec le transport en commun de Lisbonne, il est facile de se rendre dans la vieille ville pour les attractions. Sinon, vous pouvez marcher et ça se fait très bien! Nous recommandons vraiment cet endroit! Muito obrigado! ##### Jean-Philippe B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolas A. 7 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour à Lisbonne Un appartement idéalement situé pour rayonner dans Lisbonne avec tout le nécessaire à proximité (métro, commerces, restaurants...). Très bon accueil et une bonne communication pour réussir le séjour. ##### Nicolas A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Gerco S. 26 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fijn Appartement Fijne ontvangst, mooie plek. ##### Gerco S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric C. 25 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect option. Wish we had stayed longer Close walk to the metro station. Clean and responsive management team. Close enough to the action but far away enough for some quiet. ##### Eric C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Eric B. 21 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très agréable séjour Nous recommandons cet appartement. ##### Eric B. 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