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The ALFAMA RIVER I APARTMENT is a 1-bedroom 4th floor apartment with truly magnificent views of the expansive River Tagus estuary, air-conditioned, and suitable for up to 4-5 guests.
Main features:
- air-conditioning
- 1 bedroom with double bed
- 2 double sofa-beds in living room
- free Internet (both wi-fi and cable) and cable TV channels
- absolutely magnificent views over the river, and also of Alfama's rooftops
- central location close to major transport facilities
- Total Area: 71 m2 (760 square feet)
- NOTE: This is
a non-smoking apartment
This flat is a 4th floor apartment, and one of a pair because we own and rent the 3rd floor apartment also. Both apartments have the same space and facilities and, together with the other two 2-bedroom apartments in the same building, can be rented together if you have a large group. The building is located right next to the traditional Alfama district, and is literally just 2 minutes walk from the Santa Apolonia Metro & Train Station. This apartment, being higher, has even better views of the river, Santa Apolonia station and the Doca do Jardim de Tabaco area of restaurants. Looking to the west, the Cristo Rei statue across the river in Almada can be seen from both the living room and bedroom windows.
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VIDEO OF THE APARTMENT
Alfama River I Apartment 4th Floor Availability
Click your check-in date and then your check-out date in order to see the price of your stay, which may change according to the number of guests. If you have any problems, or the apartment isn't available, please just contact us, because we may be able to recommend other possibilities for you. If you want a cheaper apartment with basically the same views (but a slightly smaller living room), please check out our Alfama River II property.
APARTMENT LOCATION
Address: Calçada do Forte, 50 - 4th Floor. 1100-256 Lisboa
GPS Coordinates: 38.713459,-9.124714
See on Google Maps: Click here
The apartment is located next to the Old Town district of Alfama, and just round the corner from the Santa Apolonia Metro & Train station.
This area has plenty of cafeterias, bars, traditional Fado restaurants, as well as the small village-type shops typical of Alfama.
In the Santa Apolonia station there is a "Pingo Doce" supermarket and just opposite the station there is a chemist's (pharmacy).
On the opposite side of the main road, next to the river, there is a large open-air carpark which charges just 4.95 euros per day.
The area is convenient for sight-seeing: you can easily walk to the central Praça do Comercio square in about 15 minutes, and the wonderful "miradouros" (viewpoints) of Alfama, like the Portas do Sol, and Miradouro Santa Luzia are just a 10 minute walk away. The majestic Panteão Nacional (National Pantheon) - where the famous Fado singer Amalia Rodrigues is buried - is just round the corner.
NOTE: This is a 4th floor apartment in an old traditional area of central Lisbon, where the buildings don't have lifts/elevators and is therefore not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with mobility problems.
This apartment contains the following:
GENERAL ITEMS
- 1 bedroom with double bed
- 1 spacious and light-filled living room with double sofa-bed
- Magnificent views of the river with the full-length windows
- 1 fully-equipped kitchen
- Dining area adjacent to the kitchen
- 1 bathroom with shower
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access
- Portable radiators during winter months
- All bed-linen and towels provided
- Double-glazed windows in all rooms. Keeps out the cold in Winter and the noise in Summer
- Air-conditioning will be installed mid-June 2010 for the hot summer months
- Welcome fruit basket and Portuguese wine (optional)
LIVING ROOM
Spacious, light-filled living room:
- 2 pull-out double sofa-beds
- flat-screen television with cable TV
- free wi-fi Internet connection (Ethernet cable also available)
- 2 large full-length windows with excellent views over the River Tagus
BEDROOM
Light-filled double bedroom with views over the river:
- 1 double bed
- all bed-linen provided
- large full-length window with excellent views towards the Cristo Rei statue
KITCHEN
The kitchen in this apartment is fully equipped with:
- washing machine
- oven and ceramic hob
- fridge
- dish-washer
- microwave
- kettle
- Moka espresso coffee maker
- plates, cups, knives & forks, pots, pans, kitchen utensils
- electric water heater
- storage cupboards
DINING AREA
The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen, but separated from the cooking area by a pine bench with bar-stools. This is especially convenient for quick snacks in the kitchen, or sitting at the bench enjoying a glass of Portuguese wine while accompanying the person doing the cooking:
- pine wood table and 4 chairs
- 2 bar stools
- storage space under the stairs
- fire extinguisher and fire blanket
BATHROOM
- bidet and washbasin
- shower
- towels provided
CUSTOMER COMMENTS & REVIEWS
Mike Willner (2 adults, 13 - 20 August, 2010):
We were pleasantly surprised by natural charm of Lisbon especially alfama. It is not at all spoilt by the commercial concessions for tourism that is usual in Europe. Beautiful enchanting local bars and restaurants meet you around every corner, this is a very well established community that is reassuringly safe to wander at any hour. The accommodation is wonderful with views across the river, the french windows afford the top floor flat a very airy feel which is complimented by very bright,modern furnishings. The flat was immaculately clean on arrival, Roger was very personable and helpful.I would highly recommend to anybody.
Bridget Lousa (2 adults & 2 children, 7 - 10 August, 2010):
Thanks for the great flat - it was really comfortable.
Basile Veniel (2 adults & 2 children, 4 - 7 August, 2010):
As I said it to you in my SMS, your apartment was very pleasant. The sight was splendid, the very practical site. With regard to decoration with properly spoken, very pleasant and design… design of the apartment thought very well. While hoping to have answered your request, and if the people whom I know wish to go on Lisbon, I kept your co-ordinates.
Cordially, Basile
Madeleine Rall (2 adults, 22 - 29 July, 2010):
The Appartement was very nice.
The Tapasbar was our "Housebar" and we had a lot of fun.
I think it was nice that you gave your telephonenumber for calling you if there are problems. A nice Trip.
Thanks Madeleine
Jill Capuzzo & EJ Carreiro (2 adults, 1 - 4 July, 2010):
As for feedback, the apartment was really nice, spacious and well provisioned; I would recommend it to friends as a good way to visit Lisbon (and far better than the small hotel room we had in Porto a few nights ago!) The only challenge was the four flights of stairs we had to drag our luggage up. Other than that trip, the other treks up the hill from the train station and the stairs only helped prepare us for the numerous uphill journeys we've encountered throughout Portugal.
We're headed back to the states in a few days, and will really miss this wonderful country.
Brian Lamb (2 adults, 10 - 15 June, 2010):
Rose Pickles (2 adults, 24 - 28 May, 2010):
We thought the apartment was great for our needs. Loved the view, very comfy bed, only used the kitchen for breakfasts so it had everything we needed.
Philippe Desrues (2 adults, 21 - 24 May, 2010):
thanks for your welcome
Philippe and Patricia
Susan Reekie (2 adults, 10 - 17 April, 2010):
BA put us up in the Altis Park which was a huge come down. We cannot praise your apartment enough and very quickly felt at home which we feel is really important for a short break. Apartment was exactly as you described even the stairs but it is well worth the climb for such a beautiful view over the river and the Alfama. We very quickly warmed to the Alfama and its people. Your advice to visit Sr Fado, was well worth it and the little bar next door was very welcoming too. Really appreciated your quick response whilst requesting an extra night and would loved to have stayed longer.
Thanks again and hope to return one day, Susan and John
Liz Fincham (2 adults, 27 March - 3 April, 2010):
Our reply:
Don't know what happened to the previous chopping board, but we have now replaced it.
Virginie Rigaud (2 adults, 12 - 15 March, 2010):
Thank you
Our reply:
Thanks for your comments - we will take a look at the kitchen to see if stronger light bulbs are needed
Ewan Angus (2 adults, 18 - 23 March, 2010):
Andrew Fletcher (4 adults, 28 February - 3 March, 2010):
Eve Renaud (1 adult, 9 - 17 December, 2009):
Great location (Alfama [old center], near the train station but without noise) and with excellent view on the Tagus. Fado bar, supermarket and museums in the vicinity.
I would recommend the place to a friend. Be aware though that this being a vintage house without an elevator, you have to have good legs.
Owners most helpful, at arrival, with follow-up, description of amenities and pointing of helpful services around.
Stefanie Heinze (2 adults, 15 - 21 November, 2009):
Thanks again for all your help and for telling us about the flea market; I managed to get a charging cable for my camera and for my MP3 player; great relief!!
Sine Brown (2 adults, 26 - 30 October, 2009):
The location is great - close to the train, metro and a taxi rank, as well as a supermarket. The apartment itself is great; modern, very light and airy with nice views. Also everything is in excellent condition and there was nothing that we found wanting (having a dishwasher was a real bonus!)
Alessandro Sicoli (2 adults, 16 - 19 October, 2009):
Cordula Alfes (2 September - 6 September, 2009):
The appartment was really fine, especially the view over the Tejo. That was really the best.
And I liked the way you were attentive to our needs! So we felt really good.
The only thing which did not work 100% in the appartment was the shower, where water dropped out.
And for my parents the stairs were difficult. Maybe it could be an important information to future elderly clients that the stairs are steep.
Our reply:
Dear Cordula,
Thanks very much for your kind comments. And thanks for bringing the leaking shower to our attention - we will of course repair it as soon as possible.
Regarding the steep stairs, yes, this is a regular feauture of houses in the historic Old Town area of Lisbon and we do in fact advise our clients of this in the booking conditions on our website which you agreed to when you reserved the apartment:
http://www.lisbonapartments.com/tariffs/#conditions
For some people the steep stairs can be a problem, but we are sure you'll agree that the spectacular views from the apartments are well worth any effort it takes to get to the top.
My parents, who are both 70 years old, have just been in the 4th floor apartment for 4 nights, and they didn't mind at all climbing the stairs every day, because they knew they were going to be able to enjoy watching the passing cruise ships, warships and sail-boats, together with all the other interesting things the river views offer. The only thing they regretted was not bringing binoculars to be able to see even further across the estuary!
In any case, thanks again for your comments, and you know that you are always welcome back if ever your return to Lisbon.
Paco Donado (4 adults, 18 September - 21 September, 2009):
Translation: It's very pretty and very well equipped, we liked it a lot. Regards.
Theresa Kuhn (2 September - 6 September, 2009):
Our reply:
Hi Theresa,
I'm surprised because normally we do in fact leave oil and salt (perhaps not pepper, but we will do so from now on), so I'm not sure what happened, but we would have happily brought it for you if had you mentioned it, because it's something we always prepare for our clients.
And we will be purchasing a coffee machine this weekend.
Thanks very much for your comments.
Maarten Gribnau (2 adults & 2 children, 29 July - 1 August, 2009):
+ The location. The apartment is in the midst of the city.
+ The apartment was nicely decorated
+ The kitchen was well equipped with all new equipment
+ The price
+ The view
+ The tv and free internet (although I could not get Wifi to work)
Our reply:
Hello Maarten,
I'm not sure why you couldn't get the wi-fi to work, because it has worked for all our other guests - perhaps it was a configuration problem on your PC? If you had called us, we would have willingly looked at your laptop for you and for sure we could have got it working.
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