Gem of Alfama

Location: Rua Loureiro, 7, Lisbon, pt

Star Rating: 8.6 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Pets allowed
• Express check-in/check-out
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Concierge service
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Internet access

Rooms Available

• Apartment

  The apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which is fitted with a stovetop, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a patio, this apartment also offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Private apartment in building
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Heated pool
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Brasch (8/5): Schön, aber zu laut - Das Apartment im Erdgeschoss war sehr gemütlich und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Super Lage. Viel hellhöriger als man erwartet, trotz der Kommentare in den Bewertungen. Man hört jeden Schritt, jedes Wort, einfach Alles von der Wohnung darüber. Trotz Ohrenstöpsel haben wir nachts den Fernseher und sonstige Geräusche von oben gehört. Das muss dringend besser isoliert werden!
• Mats (9/5): Utmärkt 👌🏻 - Låg väldigt centralt o välstädat lgh. Vi var mycket nöjda 👌🏻
• Candy (8/5): Solide Unterkunft - Die Unterkunft liegt sehr zentral und damit mitten im alten Lissabon (nicht Barrierefrei). Mit dem Uber kommt man schnell vom Flughafen zur Unterkunft. Die Abwicklung läuft online- es war jedoch immer jmd zu erreichen :) Manche Menschen haben die Lautstärke auf der Straße angesprochen. Ich fand die Umgebung ausgesprochen ruhig. Allerdings kann ein normales Gespräch zwischen den engen Gassen schnell hallen und damit auch lauter erscheinen, als es ist. Und wenn man mitten in der Touristengegend wohnt, muss man auch mit Menschen rechnen. Fairerweise muss man sagen, dass die Wohnung nicht so hell ist, wie auf den Fotos. Aber auch das war kein Untergang. Ein anderer Punkt ist die Lautstärke bzw. schlechte Isolierung durch die darüberliegenden Zimmer. Trotz Dämmung, verzeiht das alte Haus nichts und es müsste wohl in den Wohnungen drüber etwas gemacht werden. Wenn man keine leisen Nachbarn hat, kann man jedes Gespräch mithören. Das ist für alle nicht so schön. Und das eine Kaution von 250€ auf dem Konto geblockt wurde, fand ich etwas seltsam. Das kenne ich sonst nicht.
• Victor (9/5): Jos oot koko päivä ulos et varmasti huomat. - Paikka on tosi hyvä. Ja asunnossa löytyy kaikki mitä tarvitset. Kyllä se ääni kuule, ei mulle vaikutti millään. Mut aamulla on kova ääntä napurit.
• Jonathan (7/5): - Esta en una barriada con mucho encanto En la descripción avisa de los ruidos, pero por dios hay que mejorar el aislamiento se escucha todo lo que ocurre en el piso de arriba (diría que incluso amplificado) , como halla alguien que de muchas vueltas es insufrible. La vecina de abajo es insufrible desde el segundo uno
• Maria (8/5): - The location was very close to many good places in Alfama, but for us was a bit too loud in the evening (because of the bars). The apartment is nicely furnished, modern and clean. The entrance door was a bit old and you could hear everything from the entrance hall, the entrance door to the building was right next to our door and every time someone got in, it felt as if it was directly in our apartment. Also it was not really possible to sleep with open windows because it was quite noisy outside.
• Riccardo (7/5): Comodo ma con qualche difetto - Appartamento molto grande Posizione non bellissima, se c’è qualcuno al piano di sopra sembra che cammini in stanza, la camera sapeva di chiuso
• JeanPierre (10/5): Simplement parfait pour nous. - Extrêmement…. Nous y retournerons sans aucun doute lors de notre prochain séjour à Lisbonne.
• Joanna (10/5): The apartment was very clean and comfortable, close to what we were there to see and conveniently located not far from r - It was right in the heart of the Alfama district, on the ground floor and was spacious enough to really relax. No air conditioning, but there were 2 fans there which we made use of. The door mechanism didn’t work at all but having the key there meant it wasn’t a problem.
• federico (9/5): -
• Mitc (6/5): Pleasant - Great location, nice apartment, good condition. It is extremely noisy. Every movement from the neighbours upstairs was easily heard through the ceiling, and the music outside was very loud.
• Ilda (10/5): Exceptional - The location was very good, you could reach everything on foot. It was very noisy and you could hear everything being said on the street and generally from the apartment above, but that didn't bother us as Lisbon is a noisy city and we are very open to new cultures.
• Corazon (9/5): Superb -
• Melinda (9/5): Ideal location and great apartment! - Location was close to plenty of restaurants and bars. Also close to a couple of supermarkets. Loved the welcome bottle of wine! No terrestrial tv? Neighbours were excessively noisy on the first two evenings. Thankfully, they appeared to move on.
• Daniela (10/5): Exceptional - Cute little apartment with everything you need for a comfortable stay, in the heart of vibrant Alfama. We loved the location, cute little alleyway, very close to the river, monuments and all the restaurants. Next door to the property is a cool little restaurant with great cocktails and tapas food. We enjoyed our stay very much!
• Angelo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Claire (8/5): Nice apartment in a great location. - Really nice space. Excellent shower. No tv channels or Netflix available on the tv despite being advertised on booking.com site. Very limited number of glasses and cups.
• Neil (8/5): Very good -
• Anonymous (3/5): Not coming back - This place was bad. Firstly, it's in a terrible location with no parking. Expect broken items, some of which are poorly restored. Upon arrival, you'll be bombarded with a form demanding all your personal details, including a photo of your ID and a credit card for deposit. And don't think about asking for help – there's no reception, and the staff seem to vanish when you need them. I tried calling with a simple question the night before my stay, only to be rudely dismissed because they were "off duty." Zero follow-up, zero interest in helping guests. It's astonishing that anyone would rate this place positively. Save yourself the trouble and find somewhere else to stay.
• Polina (1/5): We arrived after 11pm and realised we were fooled. We had no other options left so we stayed there for one night. I wish - Nothing, this is the worst place we stayed at ever. There’s no air conditioning, even though they say there is. They provide a dusty fan and a useless air purifier. When it’s 30+ degrees outside the apartment becomes impossible to live in. The air quality is awful, after one night there my partner had breathing problems. The rugs on the floor are smelly and dusty, there’s mold on the walls and the air is dump. I do not recommend staying there if you value your healthy. You can hear how your neighbours walk and sneeze, the walls are thin and you will need to use earplugs to sleep well. The photos are photoshopped - it is NOT that spacious and bright. It is unpleasant to stay in.
• Alexandra (10/5): Exceptional -
• Hugo (7/5): Good -
• Carol (10/5): pleasant and comfortable stay. loved Lisbon - location. facilities nothing
• Claudio (8/5): Good experience a bit overpriced - The apartment is stylish and comfortable with all you need The carpet that retains a lot of dust and the missing privacy because the apartment is literally on the street
• Corina (10/5): Gem of a place in the heart of Alfama! - This really is a gem of a place right in the heart of the Alfama district. A large, spacious apartment, super clean and safe. Staff were extremely helpful and kind. Nothing! everything was perfect!
• Ismaelle (7/5): Nice place, Neighborhood is meh - Overall the stay at Gem of Alfama was good. The location was central and was within walking distance of a lot of restaurants, bars etc. I think this is a nice property to stay in and is very spacious. The hosts were pretty responsive and I didn't have too many issues staying in the property. A few things to note about getting to this property and the neighborhood: 1. Taxis can get you closer to the property but Ubers cannot enter into the neighborhood. 2. There are a lot of stairs and a lot of the Uber drivers and taxis don't know which side to drop you on that is best 3. There is graffiti on the walls that are not very welcoming to tourists 4. If you have done your research on Portugal you should be aware that mold is an issue and heating is not very common in most homes. This place has a portable heater and there were signs of mold in the bathroom. 5. The neighbors are very loud. I mean VERY LOUD. They would argue almost daily.
• Anita (1/5): Do not stay here. It is not a suitable holiday let. The noise from a mad neighbour and other holidays lets above you is - The location is great the staff’s response after requesting that the passage light and bedside lights bulbs be replaced and that the noise issue be attended to. There are reviews going back many years, stating the same issues with lighting, the door key entry that does not work and the noise levels. This apartment is not suitable for a holiday let. We have stayed inAlfama annually for the past 5 years and never experienced what we experienced in any other neighbourhood apartment like this so called Gem. it is not a Gem. The only thing good about iit is its location, but then any apartment in Alfama has a good location.

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