Guest User
January 6, 2023
For us Americans, staying in a quintessential medieval flat on a cobblestone street was the European experience we were looking for. Although maybe this was more medieval than we bargained for! Pros: Budget-friendly and great location in the heart of Alfama. We were able to walk everywhere from here, plenty of landmarks, shops and dining nearby. We had an issue with the heater and lack of toiletries which Manuel responded to promptly. For a small fee, you can arrange to have a driver pick you up and return you to the airport. Cons: However small the room looks in pictures, it’s even tinier than I imagined. We stayed in the Orange room, which while clean, felt dampy. We were lucky in that it didn’t smell of mildew as that of our friends’ did and they ended up moving to another hotel. Since we just needed a place to sleep and shower we were fine with the apartment, although it felt claustrophobic after several days. If you just needed a place to sleep for a couple of days, this would be fine, but I think longer stays might be more comfortable in a larger room with better ventilation.