Arthistorian's Residence ★ central & sunny

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 468 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Lisboa, Lisboa

Mercado da Ribeira
13 min walk
Avenida da Liberdade
4 min drive
Santa Justa Elevator
5 min drive
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome!
This exclusive two bedroom apartment is centrally located in the historic district of "Madragoa". It is located on a car-free street, on the first floor of a traditional Portuguese building, and has been beautifully restored. The apartment (68 square meters) has a large living room, an open kitchen and two separate bedrooms.
Most highlights of Lisbon are within walking distance! You have convenient access to public transportation and easy access to the airport by taxi in less than 20 minutes.

The tasteful apartment is located on the first floor of a beautiful building in the historic district of Madragoa, built in 1870 and was completely refurbished in 2018. Its unique building structure, with exceptional high ceilings and unique windows, blends in with modern and airy interior design.
The 68 square meter apartment offers two beautiful bedrooms, facing a quiet courtyard. Each has a double bed and high quality mattress. The sunny living room with its wonderful front windows is the ideal place to enjoy a glass of green wine after exploring the vibrant life of the city or the nearby beaches. The new bathroom and kitchen are fully equipped and offer all modern comfort.

The historic district "Madragoa", with its traditional buildings and small streets, kept crowds and traffic away. It has the authentic vibe of Lisbons life and the highlights of the city are within walking distance.
Madragoa is part of the neighborhood "Santos", one of the favorite neighborhoods of old Lisbon. It offers a unique blend of traditional Portuguese life and a young urban vibe, which attracts students, artists and designers to live here. The result is a worldly mix of Portuguese taverns and traditional cafes with new restaurants, concept shops and art galleries.

The location is perfect for exploring Lisbon on foot:

-Agency of the Republic 300m
-Riverside 500m
-Cais do Sodré 700m
-Matthew of Flowers and Mercy 700m
- Basilica and Garden of Star 700m
-Chiado and Bairro Alto 800m
- Museum of National Art 600m
-Principe Real and Botanical Garden 1000m
- Praça do Commércio 1400m
-Low, Rossio, Restauradores 1500m

Public transport and car-rentals nearby:

The train station "Santos" (500m) offers direct connections to MAAT, Belém, Alcântara and Cascais (Beaches).
-Cais do Sodré (700m) offers ferry service on the Tagus River and in the metro station.
-Famous Tramway 28 stops around the corner (300m).
- Rossio Train Station (1500m) provides direct trains to Sintra.
-At Álvares Cabral Avenue (700m) you will find car rentals to explore the beautiful landscape of Lisbons, the Atlantic coast, the beaches and the countryside.

Property manager

Margarida Rodrigues

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

This property accepts cash

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 57729/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lisbon

Located in Lisbon Old Town, a neighbourhood in Lisbon, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Santa Justa Elevator and Lisbon Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Avenida da Liberdade and Vasco da Gama Shopping Centre. Lisbon Oceanarium and National Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.

Lisboa, Lisboa

What's nearby

Rossio Square - 4 min drive
Commerce Square - 4 min drive
Avenida da Liberdade - 4 min drive
Castle of São Jorge - 5 min drive
Santa Justa Elevator - 5 min drive

Getting around

R. Poço Negros Stop - 5 min walk
Santos Station - 10 min walk
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fauna & Flora - ‬2 min walk
‪Legumi Sushi Vegan - ‬1 min walk
‪Taberna da Esperança - ‬2 min walk
‪Invicta Madragoa - ‬1 min walk
‪Petiscaria Ideal - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Arthistorian's Residence ★ central & sunny pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arthistorian's Residence ★ central & sunny?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arthistorian's Residence ★ central & sunny?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arthistorian's Residence ★ central & sunny located?

Located in Lisbon Old Town, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of São Bento Palace, Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square. Santa Justa Elevator and Commerce Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). R. Poço Negros Stop and Conde Barão Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment and location

Lovely comfortable apartmemt and easy location

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Lisbon

Very nice property. Well located in atmospheric neighbourhood yet still pretty quiet, especially in the bedrooms. Good value for Lisbon

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen T.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lisbon property

Terrific location, could walk/transport anywhere; host is very responsive and helpful; A/C worked great. We enjoyed our time in this comfortable flat and tremendous city.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

30 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merveilleux - Great Stay!

Margarida was a fabulous host.The communication was fast and accurate and the apartment experience was very good - the location is also prime since its a walking distance for many restaurant and attractions. Very luminous and very quiet at night. We do like to cook and the kitchen was well equipped. Great find!

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre H.

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Semaine de la toussaint en famille

Superbe communication avec Margarida la gérante, elle était de très bon conseil sur les visites et tours que nous avons pu faire avec des recommendations de restaurants et lieux à ne pas manquer la résidence est très belle pour les amateurs de vieille pierre, propre et très confortable, ce dernier point est très important après une journée à se promener dans les rues de Lisbonne

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P., Comox, B.C

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parents and 20-something son

Margarida was positive, responsible and helpful every step of the way. The apartment is beautiful-high ceilings, loads of light, fantastic beds and lovely furnishings. Kitchen fully stocked but truthfully, with all the amazing restaurants within walking distance, we did not eat in once. We walked a lot, all over the city, exploring, and the prime location allowed for walking rather than having to take Ubers and taxis. We only wish we had more time…

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume L.

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pittoresque et tranquille

Confortable, belle hauteur sous plafond. Chambres sur cour Quartier calme

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R., Quakertown, PA (near Philadelphia, PA)

1 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

Me and my family stayed, played and worked in this apartment for 14 days. We loved it!! It’s close to everything but away from the hustle and bustle, in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by locals. A large grocery store is just a short walk away as well as many delicious cafes. The unit was well equipped with everything we needed for day to day living. The host was amazing and quick to respond and offer suggestions. If you take an Uber, get dropped off and picked up at Flora & Fauna. It’s the easiest and most of the roads around the apartment are pedestrian routes. We were sad to leave our temporary home away from away. We might have to make it an annual trip. 😉

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surrounded by the magic of Lisboa and Madragoa

The Art historian's residence was everything we had hoped it would be. The elegant simplicity of the residence set the stage for a memorable week in Lisboa. We had just finished walking the Portuguese Camino and were looking forward to nestling into a Lisboa neighborhood that would take us out of the tourist hubbub of this big city. The Madragoa neighborhood and the residence could not have been any more perfect. We were an easy walk to the tram and buses that took us anywhere we wanted to go and whenever we chose to walk we always enjoyed where I feet took us. Margarida was a gracious host, whose recommendations for walks, restaurants, grocery shopping and COVID testing, etc. was always timely and spot on. She even arranged for our transport to and from the airport with an exceptional driver, making our arrival and departure absolutely seamless. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. By the end of the week, we had learned so much about the neighborhood and surrounding areas that we wanted more time to apply all that we had figured out. This was a perfect introduction to Lisboa and left us wanting to linger a bit longer.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

3 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lisbon Apartment Central and Foodie Heaven

The unit has two bedrooms with a conjoined Kitchen/living room space. It is ideal for 4 people, I would find 5 adults a little tight. If the fifth was a child then that would work. The hostess (Margarida) was perfect. Check-in was flawless and accommodated the fact that my daughter and fiance arrived an hour before me yet she met with them and allowed check-in. Her instructions were clear and accurate. Her restaurant recommendations were excellent. The location is so central, close to everything yet not in the very busy Alfama district, or the loud Barrio Alto bar district. With 4 people it cost us less than 5 Euro's to Uber anywhere in central Lisbon so it was actually cheaper than the tram. A few minutes walk and we were on the "Green Street" where there were at least 6 small ocal restaurants. The food was excellent in each place. I really can't rate this high enough and will definitely be back my next trip to Lisbon.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

Wonderful apartment in a great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannes E., Hamburg

25 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Im Herzen von Lissabon mit herzlichem Empfang.

Der Empfang durch Margarida war sehr nett. Sie hatte wertvolle Tipps, von Läden, Cafés, Restaurants in der Umgebung, Ausflugszielen, Rundgängen (per Mail), und Hinweisen zum Transfer innerhalb der Stadt. Dazu liegt im Appartement eine Liste aus mit Tipps und nützlichen Hinweisen. In dem Appartment haben wir uns sofort wohlgefühlt. Die Betten waren klasse, und auch wenn es keinen Balkon hat, gibt es im Zimmer eine Balkontür, an der man im Zimmer sitzen kann und neben Vögeln den Klangteppich des Treibens im Viertel hören kann. Die Sonne scheint genau dort hinein. Ein schöner Platz zum Lesen. Bücher, vor allem zu Kunst und Design sind vorhanden. Kinderspielzeug haben wir nicht gefunden, dafür ein Tablet, und Kinder sind willkommen. Für Familien mit 2 Kindern ist das Appartement geeignet. Die Lage ist sehr günstig. Ein winziges Lädchen ist in der Straße. Dort bekommt man neben leckeren Brötchen das Wichtigste zum Leben. Frühstücken kann man sehr gut im Fauna & Flora. Der Park Estrela (sehr erholsam und am Ende der unweit verlaufenden Tram 28 gelegen) ist ein schöner Tipp. Aussichtspunkte. Chiado. Besser kann man nicht wohnen. Man kann günstiger wohnen, das stimmt wohl, aber es hat sich voll gelohnt.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lounés L.

26 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

El perfecto apartamento de vacaciones

¡Recomendamos la casa de Margarida! La ubicación es brillante, justo en la ciudad, pero en un barrio tranquilo. Dando la perfecta y auténtica experiencia portuguesa. Las recomendaciones de Margarida fueron muy útiles, y somos capaces de ponernos en contacto si alguna vez lo necesitamos. El lugar es muy limpio, soleado y tranquilo.

10/10 Excellent

Leander G.

22 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you! Truly a magnificent atmosphere in the heart of Lisbon

Once again, thank you for the comfortable stay. All Communications went smoothly, the apartment is very elegant and the Madragoa neighborhood is truly the heart of the city. We will be back! 5 Stars Plus

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten R.

15 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fast perfekt

Wir haben zwei wunderbare Wochen in Lissabon verbracht. Die Ausstattung der Wohnung war über das Beschriebene hinaus sehr gut! Margarida war eine tolle Gastgeberin, die uns mit vielen guten Tipps versorgt und immer schnell geantwortet hat. Für uns kein großes Problem, aber bei der Planung zu bedenken: die nächste Metro-Station (Cais de Sodré) ist 15 Minuten Fußweg entfernt.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sibylle S.

11 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Lisbon

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the light-filled and modern apartment. Margarida was a good communicator, always helpful and generous with her knowledge of Lisbon. The neighborhood has the feel of a village, but with the bonus of a well- known coffee roastery and numerous restaurants that serve great food. Public transportation (tram, train, bus) is close-by and many destinations are easily reached on foot. It’s a great place from which to explore and enjoy Lisbon.

10/10 Excellent

Peter L., Zürich

21 Dec 2018

Excellent apartment, centrally located, very helpful host

We have spent a great time in Lisbon thanks to Margarida and her wonderful apartment! The Location is just perfect, very easy to get around so we parked the car around the corner and did not use it for our entire stay. Even though it’s a lively neighborhood the apartment is very quiet and all of have slept well (comfy beds!). The apartment is very clean and surprisingly good equipped (especially the kitchen!). Margarida has given us helpful recommendations for restaurants nearby and was flexible with check-in time, which was very helpful. We totally recommend this place and are looking forward to stay there again hopefully this year again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018