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Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip

Apartment with kitchenette, 9-minute walk to Castle of São Jorge

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Close to Castle of São Jorge and Santa Justa Elevator, Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip

Apartment with kitchenette, 9-minute walk to Castle of São Jorge
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment features a washing machine and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. A TV, an electric kettle and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Note from host: Only educated pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 86289/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Lisboa, Lisboa

What's nearby

  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castle of São Jorge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lisbon Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rossio Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Commerce Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • R. Escolas Gerais Stop - 2 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station - 8 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Insano Gelato - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quiosque Portas do Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Esplanada do Cantinho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Madeira - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Portas do Sol - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

Where is Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip located?

Located in Lisbon City Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Portas do Sol Viewpoint and Castle of São Jorge. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are also within 1 mile (2 km). R. Escolas Gerais Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Cç. S. Vicente Stop is 2 minutes.

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Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and in a nice neighborhood, very close to a lot of nice little places to eat/shop. We enjoyed our stay a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Youssef K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but cozy accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-situated in Alfama. Good communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The courtyard shared with others not in great shape. A bit hard to find as we arrived at midnight. Tiny but perfect. Everything inside wonderful. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A Hidden Gem

This place was in Alfama, the oldest part of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for 1-2 people. It is a smaller property but if you’re only using it to sleep and shower. Right in the heart of Alfama where you can feel the of the old town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We loved our stay at this lovely little apartment. It is truly very small but also charming and in a great location. Despite the slight confusion with our checkin (which was resolved very quickly and amicably), we recommend this place highly. You’ll love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience in Alfama

Quite, peaceful, central location. Close to public transit. Close to restaurants. Short walk to live music. Wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This “tiny gem” was just that! It was a great location with Alfama, very close to everything. So nice. First floor entry at the end of the street so it was quiet and peaceful. As advertised, it was small; however, there were no surprises. A perfect spot for two in an adventure. Shops, coffee houses, restaurants, Fado performances and many of the major attractions within the Alfama district were within walking distance from this location. We did cook some awesome Portuguese sausages on the small but clearly usable stove. The refrigerator kept our much needed water cold. Also, it was very close to a luggage storage facility that let us land in the morning, stow our luggage so we could hit the town sans luggage in tow until time to check in. Speaking of check in, it was super easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marta D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location was amazing in the heart of history and the legend of Portuguese 'Fado' folk music, anyone with a love for social anthropology especially musically orientated will love it.The apartment is small with no real windows except for a small opening on the top of the door and a little kitchen window that opens only a sliver from the top, saying though it did not bother me as being a bit of a bear I like my caves ;-)Everything I needed was there.My only critique is that the sofa could do with either a replacement or a good cover as it has some unsightly marks on it (probably caused by an eating accident by a former renter.)Apart from this, I cannot fault it and believe that this is an excellent location for a single traveller or even a couple.Another good plus is that it is only a 5-minute walk from the seafront and a 10-minute walk to the metro/train/bus services.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaime

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our overall experience was below expectations. Communication was OK, clear, and attentive. Both owners were kind and sympathetic, and we appreciated their helpful attitude. Cleaning was not completed at the scheduled time, was done superficially and we had to wait outside in the rain. We appreciated being allowed to leave our luggage before check-in. The glass shower door was unstable and felt unsafe. Only two very small pieces of soap were provided for two guests over three nights. The bathroom soap dispenser was broken and Shampoo was not provided. Only one shower towel was for both guests. The shower floor did not drain properly.There was no exterior lighting, so we needed to use our phone flashlights at night. Only one proper wine glass available along with three plastic ones. The espresso machine was dirty and showed spots, possibly from humidity or mold. The sofa was dirty and could benefit from a professional cleaning. The dining table was more of a small shelf attached to the wall and wasn’t very stable. The TV remote control was unreliable. Location is good, but guests arriving by car should note restricted residential area, which can be inconvenient when carrying luggage. Conclusion:Among all the accommodations we stayed in during our four-week trip to Portugal, this was the least satisfactory and, regrettably, the most expensive.The apartment itself would benefit from some attention to cleaning, maintenance, and basic amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Découverte de Lisbonne en 3 jours

Appartement très bien situé dans quartier calme.Bien équipé et propre.Manque un peu de clarté.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

J B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025