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The Famous Blue House - Alfama

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
View from property
Outdoor dining
TV

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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.

Licence or registration number
19372/AL

Property manager

Bryan Leblang

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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
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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About the area

Map
Lisbon, Lisboa

What's nearby

  • Lisbon Cathedral - 4 min walk
  • Castle of São Jorge - 8 min walk
  • Commerce Square - 10 min walk
  • Santa Justa Elevator - 14 min walk
  • Rossio Square - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop - 3 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station - 10 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Miradouro Santa Luzia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Medrosa d'Alfama - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lisboa Tu e Eu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Porta d'Alfama - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madeira Pura - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Famous Blue House - Alfama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Famous Blue House - Alfama located?

Located in Lisbon Old Town, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Fado Museum and Lisbon Cathedral. Castle of São Jorge and Commerce Square are also within 10 minutes. Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop and Lg. Portas Sol Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

The Famous Blue House - Alfama Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old town but not quite as advertised
We were not aware until final check-in instructions that cars cannot access the area; we were dropped two cobble-stoned hills away with all the luggage from the 5 weeks of golfing prior to our week in Lisbon. We would have chosen a different space if that was clear up front. That being said, we enjoyed staying in Alfama and the location was great. Unfortunately, a prior tenant left the place with many broken bits that the remote landlord was not aware of; about half the items were replaced but only on the 5th day of a 7 night stay....
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pilar V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
NOT AS ADVERTISED- BUYER BEWARE!!
House looks like a true gem in the photos, but is ANYTHING BUT in reality. Worst local rental experience I have ever had. The best I can say is my family seems to have survived without a trip to the hospital. A short list of what we found: 1) Mold on wall in kitchen, in all three bathrooms. 2) Water dripping from the tiles in downstairs half-bath, and very wet plaster in ceiling of same bath. 3) Glass door to middle floor bath falling off hinges. 4) Glass door to top floor bath chipping; glass shard found on bathroom floor. 5) Second bedroom doorknob falling off, fell off. 6) Ground floor half-bath door would not close nor latch/ lock. 7) Missing air conditioner controller (were two controllers, for three units). 8) Stair rail wobbly on middle floor level. 9) Ground floor lights did not work, just flickered when we tried to turn them on...was there a short due to all the damp???? 10) OVERWHELMING odor of mold and damp (obviously, if you've been reading the other issues). 11) And, on the final day...COCKROACHES! IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE TOP FLOOR BEDROOM. I reported a number of these issues immediately to the Owner upon entering the house and received completely dismissive response. Owner simply stated that the house was in 'fully operational' condition. Four different VRBO agents begged to differ, especially after receiving nearly 20 photos with evidence of my objections. I also sent videos to VRBO. AVOID this rental and this Owner AT ALL COSTS!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Ingrid C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mid stay departure due to pests
On our last stay in Portugal, we had an unfortunate run in with roaches. Lots of them in the street - and on our second day, we found the next generation ones in the house :( The owner agreed to refunds us the last nights so we moved out promptly. Otherwise, though cramped, the place would’ve been a good place for the adventurous - right in the middle of the Alfama district, close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and interesting historic house
House was as advertised and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for the Alfama experience!
An excellent home base while exploring Lisbon. A short walk to food and great entertainment in all directions. Big shout out to the Sao Rafael fado restaurant, just a 2 minute walk down the alley. There three levels in the home, so this is not the place for any one of poor health. I I would gladly revisit this property..
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sally Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky, authentic, local, interesting
We loved our stay in Alfama. This property might not be for everyone, but if you love authentic local housing, low tourism, more local, colorful, unusual, European, then this is for you. This is a true local community. The housing is compact but has most everything you need. The location is right in the middle of the Alfama district with easy access to all parts of Lisbon, easy access to train and subway. We did make a mistake assuming we’d arrived to Santa Apolonia but we’d arrived to Rossi…and it was dark and late, but we had total comfort and safety. We took a cab to the Museo de Fado—great instructions from the host. We loved the access, the real, unspoiled location. Local means the area is perhaps not as clean as some would like, But it’s got great food, great atmosphere and we loved it. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had basic provisions (be sure to stop at the local store for a few things prior to arrival). We truly enjoyed being deep in the Alfama district. There’s not another experience like it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Laurence C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alfama during Lisboa Festival!
The location was amazing for the access by train, all the principal interests neer from the home and the quantity of restaurants around. We were there during the Lisboa Fest 2022 in June : pretty nice if you want to have fun, not really if you wanna sleep! The house is not really isolated for the noise and one of the principal scene is just 15 meters away so a lot of festivalers are coming for a tranquill pee spot ou drinking. Globally it's a really cute house and we loved to be there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great few days!
This property met all our needs. The location was great, the washing machine was perfect, the bedrooms with their own bathrooms was ideal! Just FYI for future renters, the A/C units are wonderful to have but the one on the top floor doesn't work sufficiently for all the sun streaming in the doors. Even with the shades pulled, the heat was more than most. Also, the stairs are VERY steep in the apartment. If you have heavy luggage or bags, this would be difficult. The showers had wonderful hot water and pressure and the beds were very comfortable. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Suzanne K., Canada

Covered all our needs.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this apartment. Everything we needed was there. It is in a great location for "young at heart" with parties in the various courtyards every night. However, I would not recommend this apartment for anyone with health issues due to the long walk uphill from the street to get to the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Manon S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cocktoach and and mold smell
Photos much more beautiful than reality. Very humid and smell of mold. The washer is flowing, the fridge is not cold enough and there are plenty of Cockroach! ! Disgusting! The cleanliness really leaves something to be desired and the apartment was not ready when we arrived. Matteo, the host, does not respond to our messages. I certainly won't recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Azul
La casa esta en una zona inmejorable, situada en pleno barrio de Alfama, todo cerca. Sin ruidos, buena limpieza, y gente muy amable, lo recomiendo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kirsten Z.

Perfekt beliggenhed. Praktisk indrettet . Pænt og rent.
Manglede karklud, viskestykke, toiletpapir og knage på badeværelser. Brødrister virkede ikke, men huset var indbydende og hyggeligt .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Nadine A.

Petite maison bien centrée
Petite maison sur 3 étages avec 2 chambres possédant une salle de bain attenante. La maison est équipée avec ce qu'il faut. A l'intérieur il fait assez humide, c'est un peu le désavantage mais en même temps, on y passe pas énormément de temps. Elle est très bien située dans le quartier de l'Alfama. NOus y avons passé un super séjour.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017