Birchwood Views

Sitting on a street boasting one of the oldest houses in Lisbon – dating back almost five hundred years – this beautiful spot in the Alfama district paints a picture of what the capital looked like pre-earthquake. And although this bright apartment isn't half that old, it's surrounded by quaint, winding streets full of photo opportunities, fado houses and picturesque squares.

You’ll instantly be charmed by the dazzling amount of natural light that fills this home thanks to the trio of French doors in the living room that gives way to a private narrow balcony. Perch here in the morning with a fresh cup of coffee while taking in views of the square below or gather here at sundown for a glass of wine before exploring the local dining scene.

The window-side table beckons intimate breakfasts over locally bought pastéis de nata or cosy dinners at home when you’re not experiencing the city’s nightlife, while the pared-back bedroom offers the ideal canvas for a perfectly restful night’s sleep. Factor in the bathroom’s luxurious rainfall shower – sure to get any day off on the right foot – and you’ve got everything you need for a comfortable, carefree stay.

When it comes to exploring, walk four minutes to visit São Jorge Castle, or visit the Tagus-facing Praça do Comércio, fifteen minutes away on foot. You’re also a fifteen-minute walk from the Santa Justa Lift, while the Museu do Fado is ten minutes on foot from your door.


Home truths:
*This home is on the third floor of a building with no lift – you'll need to climb thirty-eight steps to reach the apartment's front door,
*There's a sofa bed in the living room for more flexible sleeping arrangements
*A cot is available on request
*There's no washing machine here, but there's a launderette an eight-minute walk away
*There's a laptop-friendly workspace
*As with most homes in Alfama, the internet is on the slow side
*There's an additional sink in the bedroom
*Self-check-in is available
*We recommend skipping the car here and using Lisbon's public transport instead – Martim Moniz station is a ten-minute walk away
*Lisbon Airport is just under thirty minutes away by car