NEW PRICES Design Aprt in the heart of Old Lisbon

Description from the manager

If you like to be in the heart of events, with a city scenario at your feet, and with an eclectic decoration, the Design Apartment in the Old Lisbon is for you.

Here you have all the advantages of being situated in the heart of the historic town close to Chiado and Bairro Alto, but without the inconvenience of noise and confusion typical of the city's bustling places, as it is located in a small and calm street. Enjoy the views of Lisbon from the wonderful terrace.

A 18th. century construction, the building and apartment were completely redone in the beginning of 2000, keeping its old sketch but with all modern day comforts.

... With generous dimensions, the dining and living rooms unfold into a super modern kitchen and a wonderful terrace in teak, where you can have your meals, prepare your day, or simply stretch in the sun with the view for company. The rooms and bathroom, an original remodelling, blend old and modern features.

If you want to feel at home, this is undoubtedly a space to consider.

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Additional Location Information

Santa Catarina parish was born in 1559, in an area corresponding to the slope from Príncipe Real to Boavista. It can still be considered Chiado, Bairro Alto or São Bento. Yes, is is a bit of these.
Santa Catarina is mainly a historic area. Calçada do Combro, the axis cutting the neighbourhood, portrays old and rich façades. In Santa Catarina, we find palaces converted into art schools, churches, convents. The palaces are many. Pombal Palace (Rua do Século, 65-93), where today functions the Superior School of Dance, Braancamp Palace (Pátio do Tijolo, 25), Marim Olhão Palace (Calçada do Combro, corner of Rua do Século) are just a few examples. Notice Santa Catarina Church (Paulists), in Calçada do Combro and the old Caetanos Convent, current National Conservatoire, in Rua dos Caetanos. Here, you could probably hear classical music in the street, in the mornings. The classes at the Dance School of the National Dance Conservatoire (Rua João Pereira da Rosa, 22) float in the air. It is romantic, to say the least. There is no shortage of artists in Santa Catarina.
Take a funicular trip on Bica Lift. Since 1892, it goes up and down between S. Paulo and Calhariz. It is very useful if you want to have a closer look at the river.
In terms of restaurants, the neighbourhood excels in variety. Traditional restaurants live side by side with trendy restaurants. Both will serve you well: "Príncipe do Calhariz" (Calçada do Combro, 28/30), "Adega das Mercês" (Travessa das Mercês, 2), both with typical Portuguese food and "Be Gold" the trendy restaurant (Rua da Rosa, 153).
One of Lisbon's more original beauty salons, is situated in Santa Catarina, to be precise at 14D, Rua da Rosa. At "Dress Up", the concept is "fast make-up", that is, in ten minutes (five euros) you do the hair and a make-up for a party. There are also clothes and shoes.
At night, follow the example of those who now begin to exchange the Bairro Alto bustle for Bica. Funicular, where all waiters and DJs are actors and Bicaense (Rua Bica Duarte Belo, 44 and 42A, respectively) are just two of the most frequented places.
And because the views are some of the best things in Lisbon, Santa Catarina belvedere (known as Adamastor), deserves a visit. Next to the belvedere, at Noobai Café, you will spend one of the best evenings of your life. The terrace is very pleasant and River Tagus looks like a movie setting. Try the salads, toasts and teas. On Fridays and Saturdays closing time is at midnight.

Location Type City, Downtown

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Check-in / Checkout: Checkin after 15h, Checkout before 11h.
In case of early or late check in/out the addition cost is applied:
between 8 pm and 12 pm has a cost of €30;
between 12 pm and 8 am has a cost of €50.
On national holidays and weekends check-in/out has an extra cost of €20 between 8.00 am and 9.00 pm.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• moptopSydney
  Sydney

  Perfectly located, spacious, comfortable and clean - and with th

  Left on 08/02/2012 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  My husband and I, with a friend, had a fantastic week based in this apartment. Right on Tram line 28, very short walks to Barrio alto, Chiado and Baixa, and really quiet - its a perfect location. We loved evenings on the balcony, watching the sunset behind the Estrela Basilica and parliament buildings. Really spacious feeling, clean and modern, well equipped - everything you could want (including airconditioning which worked well on the really hot (35C) days!) There is even a pot with fresh herbs on the balcony!

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

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  Dear Fiona,
  Thank you very much for your feedback! It is highly appreciated! Hope to see you again! PortugueseLiving Team.

• Isabel
  London

  Fantastic apartment right in the heart of the city

  Left on 07/14/2011 for a stay in June 2011
  
  

  This was a great place to stay while visiting Lisbon. The apartment was very comfortable, clean and had a very high qualtiy finish. There is lots of room with a very large sitting room and dining room. We spent most of our time in the dining room or relaxed in the sun on the large balcony. I highly reocmmend staying here and would definetly stay here again.
  We opted for the breakfast package which went down well with everyone- lots of fresh fruit, bread daily and top end cereals and great wine.The location in perfect. It cannot be better. Near Barrio alto for nights and Chiado for shopping... Two steps from Mirador de Santa Catalina, very charming place!

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  Response from Portuguese Living - 07/22/2011

  

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  Thanks Isabel, for your nice words, those are the ones who makes us happy in this daily struggle to provide good moments to our clients. We Love Portugal!