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

Riverside apartment with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Castle of São Jorge

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In the heart of Alfama, Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, this charming one-bedroom apartment welcomes you with its traditional Portuguese style. Newly renovated, it boasts a sunny living room and a small balcony overlooking the tiny streets. Enjoy excellent Wi-Fi and explore the nearby Fado clubs, lively cafes, and Castelo Sao Jorge within walking distance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3323 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Cozy 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 15h (3 PM) - 23:00 ( 11pm)
Check-out 12 noon

I meet you and give you the keys. (there is no self check in )

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. In the station is a Pingo Doce supermarket open until 9PM, 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.
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 - 2 coffee makers, (Moka and French Press) gas stove top, microwave, fridge, toaster, clothes washing machine, electric kettle.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 56539/AL

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Heart Sunny Apartment Sleeps 3 Couer
Heart Alfama Sunny Sleeps 3 Lisbon City Center Couer D'alfama
Heart Sunny Sleeps 3 Couer

About the area

Located on a river, this apartment is in Lisbon City Center, a neighbourhood in Lisbon. Castle of São Jorge and Santa Justa Elevator are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Costa da Caparica Beach and Carcavelos Beach. Lisbon Oceanarium and Fado Museum are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Lisbon travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Castle of Sao Jorge showing views, a castle and a city
    Castle of São Jorge
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lisbon Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, street scenes and a city
    Lisbon Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rossio Square featuring a square or plaza and a fountain
    Rossio Square
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Commerce Square in Lisbon
    Commerce Square
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Justa Elevator showing landscape views, a city and views
    Santa Justa Elevator
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The CorkScrew Wine Bar
    2 min walk
  • Copenhagen Coffee Lab
    1 min walk
  • Tasco do Vigário
    2 min walk
  • Aura Dim Sum
    2 min walk
  • Volta Coffee
    3 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.

How much is parking at Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes?

On-site parking is available at the 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 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.

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

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

suzanne m.

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

Stay in Alfama

Very nice location and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

RICHARD H.

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

Julie B.

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

Peggy B.

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

Wonderful stay in Alfama

Fabulous location and atmosphere in ancient Alfama. Good restaurants, including a nice Fado place, excellent transportation access. A great place to stay for an authentic Lisbon experience in a very old part of town full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Josselyn S.

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

Tamam

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.

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

Sarah R., Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA

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

Great location. Loved Old Lisbon.

Location was perfect. Walkable distance from everything in Old Lisbon. Ellie was very thorough and informative and was easy to communicate with. The apartment is very cute, simple, and “old”, on the second floor, be sure you can walk up and down stairs. The trolleys came in handy to check out other areas and Uber is fast, easy, and inexpensive to/from almost everywhere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

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

Alfama

Cute apartment in an older building. We were there during a hot spell and a/c would have been nice as the fans could not cool down the bedroom. Perhaps not for the infirm as the two flghts of stairs are quite steep. Alfama is a wonderful area with many attractions. Uber is fast and plentiful. All in all, we had a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl F.

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

Comfortable coziness

The apartment in the heart of the Alfama allowed us to enjoy our stay since it provided easy access to a variety of sites in the old town (even if getting to some of them reminded us what it was like to have to climb hills when we were fit!) With a small grocery about ten steps from the apartment, we were able to get breakfast essentials and snack items. Nearby shops featuring arts and crafts meant that getting our purchases back to the apartment for packing safely were also a plus. Also, Ellie and her staff gave us excellent restaurant suggestions that gave you good chances to further appreciate Portuguese cuisine. Finally, Ellie and her staff were very available to provide helpful answers to our questions before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

larry y.

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

8/10 Good

SL L.

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

Excellent correspondence and mixed experiences

Works well: Location: near Tram and bus stop and the port in the heart of Alfama. The church De Fora is a good landmark for pickup and drop off. Communication: Ellie is very responsive and helpful with what to do, how's and pre booking correspondence. Adequate space with a renovated bathroom and general supplies. Works not as well: Hard to locate address: It's hard to find and access. Cars cannot take you straight there. Steep narrow stairs 2 flights up with luggage can be challenging. Heat: visit during the heat wave. Warm despite the fans. Left windows open, but noises from below got intense like an echo chamber even with ear plugs. When windows can be closed, it's better. On demand water heater. For people unfamiliar with it, water temperature was hard to control.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Antonio L.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

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

Paula N.

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

Christopher G.

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

4/10 Poor

Kathleen P.

Disliked: Check-in, location
It was difficult to get to and the stairs were old and steep. The entire building was old. The gas did not work defeating the reason we wanted an apartment rather than hotel. Outside was very noisy til wee hours of the morning. Owner attentive but her service person was on vacation so gas could not be used. Very dirty outside as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmus F.

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

Mike D.

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

Maria K., Aarhus, Danmark

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

A lovely stay in Lisboa

Everything was perfect. The host is very sweet and considerate.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023