Apartment Boutique Loft -Duplex Modern & Antique Historic Center Lisbon

Welcome to our beautiful prestige flat, perfectly located flat in the heart of historical Lisbon: São Bento, where modern meets antique.

In the city center, between Príncipe Real and Santos neighbourhoods – both typical & trendy – you'll feel at home in this spacious & comfortable refurbished duplex home, with a charming 2-bedroom apartment on the lower level and a bright studio with modern design on the upper level.

Ideal for working from home – with comfort, good internet and outdoor space.

= THE SPACE =

*Air Conditioning on the Upper Floor Only* (but worry not: the lower floor is cool enough, with its thick walls and double pane windows).

Just two steps away from Príncipe Real and Santos districts, in heart of the city center, this charming refurbished duplex apartment offers an exquisite mixture of traditional architecture, modern design and unique antique objects. Here you can experience historical Lisbon, with its typical buildings, cafes, restaurants and shops – at the same time having the comfort of coming home to a nice and quiet street that will ensure you a great rest. And when you wake up in the morning, you can have breakfast in the picturesque balcony with a view to the Assembly of the Republic Palace, in São Bento. In the upper floor, the bright independent studio offers you modern comfort and the best of Lisbon’s light.

Perfect welcoming place for business travellers, as well as for families & friends looking forward to spending quality time in our world-acclaimed capital.

In the lower level (3rd floor) there are 2 bedrooms and a shared closet, a bathroom, a living room and a eating room, a fully equipped kitchen with a balcony.
In the upper level (4th floor) the loft studio has a double bed and a fully equipped kitchenette, and a bathroom. This studio has an independent entrance from the 4th floor.

= FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS =

Can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people (3 double beds / baby travel cot available upon request).
Fresh linens and towels provided.
Free Wi-Fi Internet & TV.

Kitchen fully equipped:
*Dishwasher
*Washing machine
*Ceramic Hob
*Oven with Microwave
*Coffee machine & Nespresso
*Water Kettle
*Iron & Ironing board
*Kitchen utensils
*Cutlery
*Pots, pans, plates and glasses
*Vacuum cleaner / cleaning utensils
*TV
*Hair dryer
*Heating (integrated electric wall plates)
*Air Conditioning (upper level only)
*Fan Ventilators (2 on the lower level)
*Hot water cylinder

Guests have total and exclusive access to the flat (both 3rd and 4th floors).

= OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE =

EXTRA FEES:
• Our base price applies to One Bedroom for 1 to 2 people (or Two Bedrooms for 3 to 4 people; or Three Bedrooms for 5 to 6 people) – however
ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS may be used upon request, for the fixed fee of 50€/Bedroom, to cover for extra cleaning/laundry expenses.
• For every EXTRA GUEST from the 3rd person, an additional fee applies of 45€/guest/nigh
• Extra LINEN 30€ provided upon request
• Extra TOWELS 15€ (bath+face) provided upon request

CHILDREN SAFETY:
We accept children of all ages, but parents should be aware that this is a duplex apartment with several steps and a rather steep staircase which requires caution for younger children.
• CHILDREN of all ages also count as guests (all linen and towels included + Baby travel cot available upon request). Thank you so much for bearing that in mind when making your reservation – please book them as CHILD (and not INFANTS) otherwise Airbnb will not count them as valid guests.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT:
• Our check-in/out times are flexible and upon request & availability (generally check-in after 15:00 and check-out till 11:00)
• Late/Early Check-in: an extra 20€ fee applies for check-in between 21:00–9:00 (including flight changes, delays with flights or transports, and all situations for which we cannot be held responsible - we appreciate your understanding)
• DELAYS: When the guest arrives later than agreed for reasons of their responsibility, an extra fee applies after 30 minute tolerance, at the rate of 7,5€ per each 0h30.
• Each reservation includes one check-in only. Additional check-ins will be subject to a 20€ fee per check-in (plus late/early check-in fee when applicable).

KEYS:
• All sets of keys we provide our guests must be returned upon check-out.
• Lost/missing keys: in case any keys are lost/missing upon check-out, the door lock shall be replaced for safety reasons, and the guest will be charged with the costs: minimum 75€ for the lock replacement + 20€ per lost key.
• Lock-outs: in case the keys are left in the lock or inside the flat, the guest will be charged: (a) 20€ for our staff to go open the door under emergency; (b) minimum 75€ for the locksmith service in case the door can't be opened from the outside.

INTERMEDIATE CLEANING:
• For stays of 8 days or longer, we offer an intermediate overall cleaning: this will be required not only to ensure our guests the best comfort possible, as to check that all equipment/appliances are functioning properly in the apartment. (Date & time to be arranged with guests)

UPON BOOKING: Please send us your details
• Arrival Schedule in Lisbon & Flight Number
• If you'll bring regular/check-in luggage, or only hand luggage (for us to best calculate the time you'll take to the flat)
• Which transport you plan to take from the airport to the flat (taxi/metro/bus)
• How many separate beds you'll need for your stay
• Check-out time (11:00 or earlier)
• Your Whats App/phone number while in Lisbon

= ABOUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD =

In this very well-located apartment, you'll find everything you need right down the street – from the most traditional to the most trendy spots – with plenty of transport options nearby (buses, trams, cabs, and metro).

Being a very central and popular area, there’s plenty of commerce and services during the day, as well as many restaurants and a lively nightlife – from classical cafes to bohemian bars, pubs, and live music clubs… spanning from Santos to the reborn Cais do Sodré district, up to Príncipe Real bohemian bars & trendy restaurants.

You'll be at a walking distance from several points of interest in Lisbon: attractions, sightseeing, and ‘miradouros’ (viewpoints) with breathtaking views over Lisbon:
*Jardim do Príncipe Real (Organic Farmer's Market every Saturday)
*Jardim das Amoreiras & Mãe d’Água (old city water reservoir)
*Praça das Flores
*Botanical Garden
*National Museum of Natural History and Science
*Patriarcal Water Reservoir
*Embaixada Shopping Gallery, in 19th century Moorish-style palace (“Made in Portugal” fashion, jewellery, lifestyle products, art & exhibitions)
*Art & Design Galleries and Ateliers
*Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
*Miradouro de Santa Catarina
*Bairro Alto
*Chiado
*Baixa (downtown)
*Praça do Comércio
*Cais do Sodré
*Mercado da Ribeira trendy food hall & market, curated by Time Out
*Casa Amália Rodrigues
*Convento dos Cardaes (17th century Baroque convent)
*Museu Geológico
*Museu Júlio Pomar
*São Bento Palace (the Assembly of the Republic)
*Pavilhão Chinês (one of Lisbon’s most beautiful bars)

= GETTING AROUND =

GETTING THERE
Metro: Rato (12min walk / 4min by bus)
Bus (autocarro) that stop in front of the flat (“Assembleia da República”):
# 706: between Largo do Rato and Cais do Sodré (both Metro stations)
# 727: with stops in Entrecampos, Campo Pequeno, Saldanha, Marquês Pombal, Largo do Rato, Santos, Alcântara, Belém, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.

MAIN STREETS
Rua de São Bento
Rua Dom Pedro V
Rua da Escola Politécnica

PARKING
Rua de São Bento
Calçada do Combro
Rua da Escola Politécnica
Rua do Salitre
Praça Luís de Camões
For other options: please check Parkopedia for more info

= HOUSE RULES =

* No smoking inside the apartment, only on the balcony
* Parties and Events are not allowed in the apartment

This apartment offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lisbon apartment is smoke free.