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The Famous Blue House - Alfama

The Famous Blue House - Alfama

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
Living area

Overview of The Famous Blue House - Alfama

Reviews
7.6 out of 10 Good
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Lisbon, Lisboa
  • Popular LocationCastle of São Jorge8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCommerce Square10 min walk
  • Popular LocationRossio Square17 min walk
  • AirportLisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Famous Blue House - Alfama

An icon of central Lisbon's Alfama district , this 3 floor, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house combines modern luxury with historic charm. Both bedrooms are en-suite with the top floor including an amazing private balcony overlooking the river. Fully refurbished in 2016 with A/C and heating on each level, wood and marble finishings and two high volume showers. The house is located just a short stroll from the Lisbon Cathedral, the Fado Museum, Sao Jorge Castle and the waterfront.

An independent townhouse located in the center of Lisbon, in the heart of Alfama district, the most historical and famous district of Lisbon. The home is walking distance from Baixa (Lisbon City Center), San Jorge Castle, the Santa Apolónia Train Station, the famous flea market and many other tourist attractions.

The house has three (3) floors, with two (2) bedrooms and two and half (2.5) bathrooms. There is also a private balcony with views of Alfama to the river. The home is equipped with heating and air conditioning throughout.

The first floor includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room with large sofa bed, and half bathroom. The second floor has a bedroom with double bed, private bathroom with shower. The top floor has a Queen size bed and a full bathroom with shower. On this floor there is a balcony with river view along with a desk / working nook.

The view is outstanding and you can actually hear Fado from the balcony during some evenings.

The house offers free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and cable channels.

Alfama is an excellent choice for travelers who are interested to know and live in a typical Lisbon neighborhood, walking in the city and getting to know all the historical center. There are all kinds of public transportation options nearby, including the famous Tram Electrico 28.

Guest access
Guests have full access to the property. A unique opportunity to enjoy a full home in Lisbon's most historic district. The three (3) floor property has living and sleeping space on the ground floor, bedroom with ensuite bathroom on 2nd floor and bedroom with ensuite bathroom and private balcony on 3rd floor.

Licence or registration number
19372/AL

Property manager

Bryan Leblang

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets allowed. Smoking is not allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 19372/AL

About the area

Lisbon

Located in Lisbon, this holiday home is in the city centre. Lisbon Cathedral and Castle of São Jorge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Avenida da Liberdade and Vasco da Gama Shopping Centre. Check out an event or a game at Estádio da Luz, and consider making time for Lisbon Oceanarium, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Lisbon Cathedral - 4 min walk
  • Castle of São Jorge - 8 min walk
  • Commerce Square - 10 min walk
  • Santa Justa Elevator - 14 min walk
  • Rossio Square - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop - 3 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station - 10 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alfama Rio - 2 min walk
  • Medrosa d'Alfama - 1 min walk
  • Porta d'Alfama - 2 min walk
  • Ginjinha da Sé - 1 min walk
  • Lisboa Tu e Eu - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Famous Blue House - Alfama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Famous Blue House - Alfama?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Famous Blue House - Alfama?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Famous Blue House - Alfama located?

Located in Lisbon Old Town, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Fado Museum and Lisbon Cathedral. Castle of São Jorge and Commerce Square are also within 10 minutes. Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop and Lg. Portas Sol Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Pilar V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
NOT AS ADVERTISED- BUYER BEWARE!!
House looks like a true gem in the photos, but is ANYTHING BUT in reality. Worst local rental experience I have ever had. The best I can say is my family seems to have survived without a trip to the hospital. A short list of what we found: 1) Mold on wall in kitchen, in all three bathrooms. 2) Water dripping from the tiles in downstairs half-bath, and very wet plaster in ceiling of same bath. 3) Glass door to middle floor bath falling off hinges. 4) Glass door to top floor bath chipping; glass shard found on bathroom floor. 5) Second bedroom doorknob falling off, fell off. 6) Ground floor half-bath door would not close nor latch/ lock. 7) Missing air conditioner controller (were two controllers, for three units). 8) Stair rail wobbly on middle floor level. 9) Ground floor lights did not work, just flickered when we tried to turn them on...was there a short due to all the damp???? 10) OVERWHELMING odor of mold and damp (obviously, if you've been reading the other issues). 11) And, on the final day...COCKROACHES! IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE TOP FLOOR BEDROOM. I reported a number of these issues immediately to the Owner upon entering the house and received completely dismissive response. Owner simply stated that the house was in 'fully operational' condition. Four different VRBO agents begged to differ, especially after receiving nearly 20 photos with evidence of my objections. I also sent videos to VRBO. AVOID this rental and this Owner AT ALL COSTS!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Manon S.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cocktoach and and mold smell
Photos much more beautiful than reality. Very humid and smell of mold. The washer is flowing, the fridge is not cold enough and there are plenty of Cockroach! ! Disgusting! The cleanliness really leaves something to be desired and the apartment was not ready when we arrived. Matteo, the host, does not respond to our messages. I certainly won't recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ingrid C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mid stay departure due to pests
On our last stay in Portugal, we had an unfortunate run in with roaches. Lots of them in the street - and on our second day, we found the next generation ones in the house :( The owner agreed to refunds us the last nights so we moved out promptly. Otherwise, though cramped, the place would’ve been a good place for the adventurous - right in the middle of the Alfama district, close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and interesting historic house
House was as advertised and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the Alfama experience!
An excellent home base while exploring Lisbon. A short walk to food and great entertainment in all directions. Big shout out to the Sao Rafael fado restaurant, just a 2 minute walk down the alley. There three levels in the home, so this is not the place for any one of poor health. I I would gladly revisit this property..
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Leblang

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I run a luxury vacation rental company and co-author a travel blog. Originally from New York, I have lived all over (Philadelphia, Brussels, Park City, Barcelona, Paris), currently traveling the globe for business. I live to travel and eat. When I'm not working, I'd always rather be skiing, climbing, cooking, reading...

What makes this property unique

An icon of central Lisbon's Alfama district, this 3 floor, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house combines modern luxury with historic charm. Both bedrooms are en-suite with the top floor including an amazing private balcony overlooking the river. Fully refurbished in 2016 with A/C and heating on each level, wood and marble finishings and two high volume showers. The house is located just a short stroll from the Lisbon Cathedral, the Fado Museum, Sao Jorge Castle and the waterfront.

An independent townhouse located in the center of Lisbon, in the heart of Alfama district, the most historical and famous district of Lisbon.

The house has three (3) floors, with two (2) bedrooms and two and half (2.5) bathrooms. There is also a private balcony with views of Alfama to the river. The view is outstanding and you can actually hear Fado from the balcony during some evenings.

Alfama is an excellent choice for travelers who are interested to know and live in a typical Lisbon neighborhood, walking in the city and getting to know all the historical center. There are all kinds of public transportation options nearby, including the famous Tram Electrico 28.

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