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Housed in a traditional building, this smart home has city break written all over it. It's not large, but the excellent use of space means there's room to cook, socialise and eat together in this slick apartment. You'll love waking up to a hot espresso made on the coffee machine, ideal to sip at the dining table as you plan your day. Getting around the city is easy from here – a short walk of around ten minutes will bring you to the historic centre of Lisbon – pick between a walk through the winding streets, or a stroll along the Tagus River. For travels further afield, you'll find Santos Metro station just a seven-minute walk away.
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What to expect
Highlights
Walk to Barrio Alto in less than fifteen minutes
Open some Portugese wine and stretch out on the sofa
Curl up with a great book in the reading nook
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Home truths
You'll have to take the stairs to the first floor
There's no air conditioning, but your host can provide fans during the summer
Paid parking is available off-site, just 180m away
At full capacity, two guests will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Hair dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Local phone / sim
Luggage storage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Santos
Lisbon has many areas that can be described as cool, but Santos seems to be wearing that crown for the moment. Sun-soaked and open, this neighbourhood is home to the beautiful pastel-coloured buildings ubiquitous in Lisbon. If food is your passion, you’ll find plenty of great eateries in Santos. Modern restaurants have been carefully installed in rustic, worn buildings – the blend of old and new here is oh-so-charming. The...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Have brunch at Fauna & Flora
A popular brunch spot for late risers, the wide variety of food options at Fauna & Flora are available all day long.
Sample unusual ice cream flavours at Gelato Davvero
Forget vanilla — this gelateria serves a seasonal menu of flavours including avocado, basil, and curried mango. Ice cream for the brave.
Have a night out at A Barraca
Built in 1938, this experimental theatre used to be a cinema. Today, it's the place to see the best independent and experimental productions.
Dine in a former convent at A Travessa
Once home to piety, A Travessa is now a brilliant restaurant. Expect typical Portuguese cuisine in a stunning location.
Feel inspired to plan your travels at Palavra de Viajante
This is the only bookshop in Lisbon specialized in books about travelling and geography. They have a great collection in Portuguese and other languages.
Have a drink at Matiz Pombalina
A cosy watering hole with a jazzy interior, Matiz Pombalina offers a range of spirits from small distilleries.
Visit Lisbon’s coolest rooftop at Park
Park is well-known for being the best spot to have a cocktail and watch the sunset. As the night wears on, it becomes a great spot for dancing!
Pick up a bottle of wine at Garrafeira de Santos
With white wine from the Douro Region, red wine from Alentejo, and plenty of Port wine, Garrafeira de Santos has a great selection that even includes champagne.
Dine at Restaurante XL
Experience the excellence of Vasco Gallego's 20 years of culinary mastery. Indulge in their mouthwatering suflet dishes and divine clam starters with fries. Top-notch service and a touch of humor await you in Lisbon's historic Sao Bento neighborhood.
Learn about Portuguese contemporary art at Atelier-Museu Julio Pomar
The Atelier-Museum Júlio Pomar is a newly built museum with plenty of daring exhibitions that explore Portuguese contemporary art in all its forms.
Look at the seat of Portugal´s parliament at the Assambleia da República
This old Benedictine monastery (São Bento), much later transformed in a Palace, has been the seat of the Portuguese parliament since 1834
Get around
Train station
Santos
7 min
Subway station
Cais do Sodré
13 min
Bus stop
Lg. Vitorino Damásio
3 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
2 min
Points of interest
Beach
Beach Dafundo
24 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Children welcome (1-12 years)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 17:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 1, steps only
Wifi speed: 31Mbps
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by John
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Paulo started hosting his own house in Graça in 2013, and before long, his friends were asking him to manage theirs as well. Nowadays, he looks after about twenty-five, so he’s got loads of experience, and you’re in good hands.
Registration or licence number: 87879/AL.
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