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The Famous Blue House - Alfama

Vacation home near Rossio Square in Lisbon

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lisbon, Lisboa
  • Place, Castle of São Jorge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Commerce Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rossio Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lisbon

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lisbon City Center vacation home, you'll find Lisbon Cathedral and Castle of São Jorge. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lisbon Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Castle of São Jorge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Commerce Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rossio Square - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop - 3 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station - 10 min walk
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manjerico Alegre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Medrosa d'Alfama - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Guadalupe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Café Restaurante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ginjinha da Sé - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Guests have full access to the property. 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.

Please note that the home is only accessible by foot, as the Alfama neighborhood is pedestrian only. Car access about 200m from the home.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No pets allowed. Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 19372/AL

Property is also known as

The Famous Blue House Alfama
The Famous Blue House - Alfama Lisbon
The Famous Blue House - Alfama Apartment
The Famous Blue House - Alfama Apartment Lisbon
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Famous Blue House - Alfama to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Famous Blue House - Alfama have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Famous Blue House - Alfama to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.4 mi (57-min drive) from Costa da Caparica Beach and 15.8 mi (51-min drive) from Carcavelos Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Famous Blue House - Alfama offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Famous Blue House - Alfama?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Lisbon Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Famous Blue House - Alfama?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Famous Blue House - Alfama have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Famous Blue House - Alfama have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Famous Blue House - Alfama to downtown Lisbon?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Santa Maria Maior.