Portas do Sol Terrace –pure charm in Alfama (A/C) 4 BEDS - 3,5 BATHs

200 m2 of pure charm. A 4 bedroom apartment with a large terrace for your dinners on the warm Lisbon summer nights. Old tiles on the walls of one of the bedrooms, living and dining room facing the terrace dominated by a wooden deck, comfortable rooms and air conditioning complete the picture of an apartment idealized for families or groups of friends

DESCRIPTION

This fully renovated apartment is part of an old building in the heart of Alfama. Large, well decorated, full of sunshine, you will feel the good taste in every detail. Of the 2 beautiful ensuite rooms, one in shades of blue to match the magnificent 18th century tiles on the walls, the other in white and green, passing through the two other rooms, windowless but with air conditioning, nothing in this apartment was forgotten. This attitude is reflected in the decoration of the living and dining rooms, bright, modern and comfortable, opening onto a spacious terrace dominated by a wooden deck, perfect for extended breakfasts or candlelit dinners in the summer. The apartment also has lots of storage, honey-colored wooden floors, renovated bathrooms and a nice kitchen, totally refurbished, and a terrace, the perfect place for your children to play in complete safety.
The many stairs and small cobbled stone streets in the neighborhood are an invitation to guests' fitness! (historic area without access to cars).
Located in a typical Alfama alley with pots of plants in the doorstep of the neighbors. The street only has access by stairs that take you to the Largo das Portas do Sol, one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Lisbon.

NEIGHBORHOOD
For sightseeing, Alfama is probably Lisbon’s most interesting quarter, packed with monuments from 12th to 18th century, Fado venues, little restaurants and bars, and about 2 minutes away from the famous 28 tram which will take you through some of Lisbon’s highlights.

The apartment is walking distance from the breathtaking Portas do Sol (“sun’s doors”) belvedere from where you can enjoy the river’s ever changing colors and the outline of Serra da Arrábida mountains.

But you can also start to walk the downhill cobbled stone streets of old Lisbon to reach places such as the Fado Museu (4 min), Sao Jorge Castle and Se Cathedral (6 min), the breathtaking Praça do Comércio (12 min), downtown Rossio (15 min), and about 25 min away the aristocratic Chiado and the alternative Bairro Alto.

If you prefer to walk uphill from your apartment you reach the Graça belvedere and the imposing 18th century Graça church (where you might listen to a church choir rehearsal on a Sunday afternoon) in about 10 min. Also in a 10 min range from this church, you will find the even more beautiful Senhora do Monte belvedere; typical Feira da Ladra (flea market) on Tuesdays and Saturdays; or São Vicente de Fora convent and its incredibly beautiful rooftop (please do not miss it!).

This quarter is served by the 28 tram and some buses. However, if you walk downhill and reach the river side you will find buses that will transport you to Lisbon’s every corner (including the airport). Or, alternatively, take the metro in Terreiro do Paço or Santa Apolónia (both ca 12 min). From Rossio square you can walk across Baixa and reach Cais do Sodré train station which serves the beautiful seaside village/resorts of Cascais and Estoril (30 min), where the Portuguese and European royalties used to spend their summers in the late 19th and early 20th century or Rosio station from where you can take the train and visit the amazing natural jewel that Sintra is.


FACTSHEET
-Located in a small alleyway with steps and no access to cars
- 1st floor without lift
- Sleeps 8
- air conditioning in all rooms
- 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite and 2 without windows)
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 washbasin
- living room and dining room
- fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, coffee machine, juicer, kettle, microwave, washing machine / dryer and others)
- a private terrace
- Area: 200m2
Officially registered as local accommodation: 38137/AL


Apartment includes
Towels and linen
Free wi-fi
Flat screen TV with multi international channels
Hairdryer
1 baby cot and 1 baby chair (if required)
Welcome amenities (coffee, tea, sugar, salt, olive oil, vinegar, toilet paper and hand soap). Kindly note this is a self-catering apartment. These items will not be replaced during your stay.

We have prepared a booklet with general information about Lisbon. Apart from some of its main highlights, it includes suggestions regarding restaurants, bars, shopping, transport and special neighborhoods, as well as some unique recommendations that will make all the difference to your time with us.


INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We are your “friends in town” and will be delighted to help you enjoy a real and authentic Lisbon experience. We hold our guests’ needs and comfort in high esteem and are always available to provide you with information and tips about the city and its surroundings.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Car restricted area. Street with no access to cars and with many steps. However, cars can be parked in Portas do Sol car park (about 200 meters from the apartment at 47.10€/24h); or near Santa Apolónia station (about 850 meters from the apartment at 8€/24h)
- there is a refundable security deposit of 500€ (payable with credit card through the Paypal system - no need to have a Paypal account)
- check-in: from 5 pm / check-out: from 8 to 10 am. There is no problem in arriving late; however please note that after 10 pm there will be a late check-in fee*. If you need a different check-in / check-out time, please let us know. We’ll try to make it as flexible as possible as we want our guests to feel relaxed and happy (it depends mainly on whether it interferes with other reservations or not).
- Additionally, upon check-in or departure, we are happy to keep your luggage in our office for a few hours if possible.

*late check-in fee: 30€ (from 10pm); 40€ (from midnight). There is also a delay fee of 20€ should you arrive more than 2 hours after the scheduled arrival time. In this case, you might have to wait as it will be necessary to reschedule the day’s check-ins.


HOUSE RULES

We thank you in advance for respecting our house rules. They are very important to us.
Please find them below:
- note that you’ll be staying in a residential building. We kindly ask you to respect your neighbors’ rest and privacy
- quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am (loud noise is not permitted during this period)
- strictly no parties
- no smoking in the apartment and in the building’s common areas
- no pets
- upon check-out, please do not leave any garbage, dirty dishes or food in the fridge.

If house rules are not respected the refundable deposit will have to be activated.