Alfama Aperture

Situated in Alfama, this home sits amidst the winding alleyways of Lisbon’s most historic neighbourhood, just steps from the Santo Estevao Church and its mesmerising views. Its carefully renovated interior is brimming with character and beautifully equipped for couples and digital nomads, boasting an art-led aesthetic and a fantastic remote working set-up.

With its ancient terracotta-hued façade, potentially predating the seventeen-fifty-five earthquake, this home exudes historic allure from the outset. The interior has been exquisitely renovated and strikes the perfect balance between contemporary comfort and authentic charm. A canvas of white walls, wooden floors and sweeping archways creates a free-flowing ambience of calm, adorned with an eclectic curation of vintage décor and fine art prints collected by the host and their family. Though compact, the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and complete with a cosy dining nook. Between adventures, enjoy espressos and pastries here, or sprawl on the sofa with a book and kick back in the air conditioning.

You’re perfectly positioned to explore here, well-connected to the nostalgic number-twenty-eight-tram and just a fifteen-minute stroll from Lisbon Cathedral, Commerce Square, and the Rua Augusta Arch. Closer to home, the iconic Miradouro das Portas do Sol viewpoint is only six minutes from your doorstep on foot, offering postcard-worthy panoramas across Lisbon’s old town – take it from us, it’s particularly striking at sunrise.

Home truths:
*This home is located on the ground floor, so there is potential for noise *You will need to climb few stairs to access the entrance, so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility *Car access is restricted in this area so, even by taxi, you will have to walk a few meters to reach the home *Even though equipped with very good lighting, the only source of natural light is by the entrance *Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request *Though there's enough bed space for four people here, we'd recommend a maximum guest count of two *This home's kitchen is on the smaller side *Contactless self-check-in is possible here