Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The apartment, placed into an old building of Lisbon (1903), has been completely restructured and has high molded ceilings, wooden floor typical from the period it was built and is nicely decorated.
Near the apartment you have several restaurant and typical portugueses shops and you can really feel the traditional life of Lisbon. You also have the wonderful view of Miradouro of Sta Catarina just 100 mts far away from the house. The apartment is Bairro Alto and in a short walking distance from the other picturesque neighbourhoods of Baixa, Chiado and Alfama, where you can find the historic Castle. Nearby you have all kinds of traditional commerce, high standard shops (at Chiado) and access to the train to the beaches around Cascais.
Welcome to Lisbon!
Building Sta Catarina 14 - 2nd floor
Living Room
Living Room
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The Costa de Lisboa/Lisbon region
Situated on the north banks of the River Tagus, the charm of Lisbon exists in its strong links to the past; renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle mirror the city's rich cultural heritage. Its eclectic blend of neighborhoods, culture and architecture distinguish this capital city uniquely from the other European capitals and make it a truly fascinating and comprehensive city to visit.
A city set on seven hills, as the legend tells, with its cobble stoned pavements and narrow streets full of Art Nouveau cafés promises a lot to discover: Its downtown, the Baixa, located around Rossio, Praça do Comércio; situated on the hill around St. George’s Castle, Alfama and Mouraria; Lisbon’s most traditional quarters with their typical streets, Bairro Alto and Madragoa, and set on Tagus River, Belém offer an unforgettable experience of city’s past at the present.
Lisbon also hosts a great number of remarkable museums of ancient and modern art, some of which are Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, National Museum of Contemporary Art, National Coach Museum, and Carmo Archaeological Museum. But, Lisbon isn't all culture and history; Bairro Alto is the centre of nightlife with various restaurants and bars where melancholic traditional Portuguese music, Fado, can also be listened.
When tired of sight-seeing, shopping in Lisbon will take all your tiredness away! The biggest shopping mall in Iberian Peninsula, Centro Commercial Colombo, will offer you innumerous options. For those who prefer to shop in local markets, there is a fascinating flea market at the Campo de Santa Clara.
The best way to discover Lisbon is to get lost in its narrow streets and up and down roads! Every narrow street will tell you a different story and every story will reach to your heart easily. Night and day, feel Lisbon! Live Lisbon!
Lisbon / Central Lisbon area
Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real
Climbing further through Rua Garret, passing Largo de Camões, will lead you to labyrinth-like, bohemian Bairro Alto. Alternatively, from Praca dos Restauradores, the Elevator of Gloria is a less tiring way of getting to Bairro Alto and will take you to one of the greatest vantage points of the city, Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. Across the street is the Solar do Vinho do Porto, the Port Wine Institute, where the visitors can taste some tasty Port.
Mostly occupied by intellectuals, artists, idealistic university students, and not to mention tourists, Bairro Alto, with its innumerous range of restaurants, fado houses, cafés and bars is the most appealing cultural centre of the city. Rua da Rosa is the main street where most of these are located. With its narrow, up and down streets, it is a place that never sleeps, promising an enjoyable night to its visitors. Contrary to its night scene, during the day it is relatively calm. A typical day scene would consist of old ladies chatting and hanging out the laundry and kids playing on the streets.
Bairro Alto does not only offer a great range of restaurants and bars, but it also is a great zone for shopping eccentric and trendy clothing. Most of such shops can be found in Rua do Norte.
Going back to our arrival to Bairro Alto through the Elevator of Gloria, when you walk down the vantage point on Rua Dom Pedro V is 16th century Jesuit Igreja and Museu de São Roque. Most marvelous is the Capela de Sao Joao Baptista. It was built in Rome, using the most expensive materials such as jade, lapis azuli, alabaster, gold and amethyst, and shipped to Lisbon in 1749 after being blessed by the pope. Use of such expensive materials demonstrates Portugal’s colonial wealth and extravagance. In the museum, 16th and 17th century paintings can be found.
Walking up the vantage point is Principe Real, where along with some second-hand bookstores and antique shops can be found. In some ways, this place is an extension of Bairro Alto and a gay-friendly place in which there are plenty of bars and clubs are in easy reach.
Lisbon’s one of the most relaxing and not to mention romantic garden, Parque Príncipe Real can be found here. Laid out in 1860 with lots of exotic plants, the garden hosts handicraft and ecological products bazaar on specific days of the week and, of course, lovers under its a century-old cedar tree. The garden is surrounded by pastel-coloured buildings, the most striking of which is the Arabesque palace at No. 26, once the Palacio Ribeiro da Cunha and now housing a university department.
Other attractions in the zone can be listed as: Museu de Ciência and Jardim Botânico da Faculdade de Ciencias located on Rua da Escola Politécnica.
How to get there
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is in the city centre. All major car rentals in the airport
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
LISBON PORTELA (LIS): 10 km
Railway:
Sta Apolonia: 2 km
Activities near Lisbon
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife City breaks
Facilities
General:
TV
Standard:
Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Further details indoors: It's composed as follow:
* 2 bedrooms with queen size beds * one living room with sofà bed - TV Sat * small dining room * bathroom * kitchen * second floor with small balcony * Maximum capacity 5 people.
Further details
Downpayment of 30% required to confirm the reservation; the remaining will be paid on the arrival to our representative.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
all year
14 Dec 07
1 Jan 08
590£ 457
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3 Nights
LAST MINUTE
1 Jan 08
1 Jan 09
230£ 178
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1 Week
11
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The rental costs 85 euro per night considering 2 people, including rental, weekly cleaning, electricity, gas, towels and linen.
+ 20 euro for any additional person
+20% on total price during Easter, Christmas, New Year Eve and August.
30% downpayment required to confirm the reservation
LAST MINUTE OFFERS AVAILABLE
Availability notes
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