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Santos o Velho, very spacious, confortable and central historic apartment

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Living area
Facade
Bedroom, detail
Complete bathroom, shower.
2nd bathroom, detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 121614.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lisboa
  • Rossio Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Justa Elevator
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Avenida da Liberdade
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Santos o Velho, very spacious, confortable and central historic apartment

With an ideal location at the historic center, this apartment is at one of the most fashionable quartiers of Lisbon, near by the embassies, down town, with monuments, shops, restaurants, and the very buzzy night life, at 400 mts, at the new fasionable area of Cais do Sodré. The Chiado and Bairro Alto quartiers are only at 10/15 mn, walking distance.
As a residencial area, provides also the necessary security and rest.
The river shore is at 300mts, and it's a very pleasant area to walk, stay at esplanades and eat at numerous good restaurants of shellfish and seafood.
Boat cruises and nautic sports are also very viable at the river, as long as several very interesting museums visits, near by the river, as the Orient Museum, the Electricity Museum, the CCB Museum, the Horse Carriages Museum, the Royal Horse Arena, thr Presidencial Museum, the Belem Tower, the Marina, the Discoveries Monument, the Ieronimus Monastery, etc.
The cultural life of the city is also present with the proximity of several theaters and Opera House, at 10/15mn, walking distance, at Chiado quartier.
Public transports are also provided, with the buses, trams and táxis at the end of the street (50mts).









Property manager

Maria Cristina Vidal

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children and small pets are welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smokers are allowed, but only with open windows.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether 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 13544/AL

We should mention

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

About the area

Lisbon

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Lisbon Old Town, a neighbourhood in Lisbon. Santa Justa Elevator and Lisbon Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Costa da Caparica Beach and Carcavelos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Campo Pequeno Bullring or Restelo Stadium. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Lisboa

What's nearby

  • Marquis of Pombal Square - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Commerce Square - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rossio Square - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Santa Justa Elevator - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Conde Barão Stop - 4 min walk
  • Santos Station - 8 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taberna da Esperança - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Invicta Madragoa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A Barraca - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Osteria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Insaciável - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santos o Velho, very spacious, confortable and central historic apartment pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Santos o Velho, very spacious, confortable and central historic apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santos o Velho, very spacious, confortable and central historic apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santos o Velho, very spacious, confortable and central historic apartment 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). Conde Barão Stop and Santos-o-velho Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Obrigado!

The perfect apartment for a perfect stay in Lisbon. Lisbon shimmered beautifully and we packed a lot in each day before retiring to the handily-placed and cool apartment. Maria Cristina proved to be a helpful owner while the beds were comfy and the living room cosy. There’s a bar below and the coffee maker proved temperamental but don’t let that put you off as it didn’t for us providing a 5star review.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Harriet E.

A delightful home in a vibrant neighbourhood

Maria Cristina's apartment really is perfect for a larger group (we were 8) - very comfortable, cosy and home-like in feeling. It's in a great neighbourhood, full of cafes, local family run restaurants and quirky little shops. Maria herself was incredibly thoughtful - leaving a birthday cake (it was a trip to celebrate a big birthday), along with delicious croissants and bread for breakfast, wine and other essentials. We shall definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

Delightful, centrally located apartment

This charming apartment was a lovely home for our family during our stay. With plenty of nearby coffeeshops, restaurants, bars and transit, we were never bored. The apartment is an easy walk to the Santos light rail station, which easily and cheaply connected us to the metro and other outside-the-city destinations. Although the neighborhood had a few lively nights during our stay, we were able to keep the noise out by using the doors that block off the floor to ceiling windows. Having so many bedrooms and two bathrooms helped our group (8 people) fit easily and comfortably and having a kitchen handy was a great help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Yves M., Canada

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

Great stay in Lisbon

The house is located in the heart of the city. Perfect for walking to most sites in the area. Host was very welcoming. She organized the transport from the airport for our group. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine m.

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

great location and friendly host

if you need space this is optimal. many rooms with a variety of set ups, 2 baths and a couple of couches to hang out during hot afternoons. It's so close to the ocean that the lack of AC wasn't a problem when it was very hot during the day. the location makes the city within walking distance with quaint restaurants and shops near you and transportation so very close. A couple of bumps with the washing machine and other stuff but nothing deal breaking and Maria was so helpful with her helper who solved the issues. Perfect for a group. go to dear breakfast down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W., Alexandria, United States

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

Wonderful stay in lovely neighbourhood for large group

The home is perfect for large groups. Lots of nice restaurants and cafe's/supermarkets nearby. Short walk into town, markets and to the train station. Felt very safe, but lively, with a bit of noise at night. Maria communicated really well and was very kind. She let us checkout a little late and that was super helpful. Kitchen is well appointed. Beds not too bad. Overall, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julie A.

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

Lovely Lisbon

Maria is an excellent hostess and left a nice bottle of wine and some fruit in the refrigerator for us. The apartment was spacious for our group of 5, with a well appointed kitchen and a washing machine which was much appreciated. The location is excellent, very walkable with many good restaurants and shops close by. We had a bit of trouble with the water heater, but Maria was very responsive and gave us some tips to get it working properly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Canada

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

Third time the charm!

The historical charm of the apartment and location has kept us coming back. Great local restaurants, close to groceries and a short walk to Santos train station for a day at the beach. Easy access to all modes of transportation to explore Lisbon. Maria Cristina is a very helpful host and responds quickly. Another great stay!
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paloma G.

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

Muchas Gracias!

Muchas gracias Maria Cristina, lo hemos pasado fenomenal. Recomendaremos tu casa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Stefano T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Delusi dalla proprietaria

Purtroppo la vacanza non ha avuto un buon epilogo in quanto la proprietaria dell'appartamento ha ritirato tutta la cauzione adducendo danni all'appartamento non contestatici di persona in quanto nonostante il checkout programmato, la stessa non si è presentata all'appuntamento. Solo dopo la nostra partenza la proprietaria ha denunciato danni che non abbiamo arrecato. La mancata presenza della proprietaria in fase di checkout è grave in quanto gli ospiti non hanno la possibilità di obiettare alle osservazioni. Pertanto la nostra esperienza è fortemente negativa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

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

5 stars from Sweden

We, 5 ladies from Sweden, lived in Maria Christina´s flat for 4 days 1-5 Sept 2019. The flat had a good location, was nicely furnished and well equipped with everything needed for our stay. The owner of the apartment was very helpful with different matters such as booking a privat trip to Sintra including a nice sightseeing along the coast back to Lisbon. She also made a reservation to a really nice restaurant where we enjoyed an amazing Fado show. Thanks Maria Christina for a really nice stay in your flat! Eva Ingrid Ulla Britt Ingbritt
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fawn N., Santa Ana, CA

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

Fun!

Great location! Clean and spacious. There’s a bar right underneath it could get loud, but we were so tired from shenanigans we slept right thru it. Maria was very responsive at all times. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jean-Luc P.

Séjour appréciable, mais...

Accueil agréable de la part de Maria-Cristina Vidal après avoir reçu au préalable par courriels des conseils avisés et des propositions judicieuses pour préparer le séjour. L'arrivée se double de surprises cachées dans le réfrigérateur de la cuisine ainsi que du nécessaire pour le petit-déjeuner du lendemain matin. L'appartement est confortable et spacieux: à dix personnes, on ne se marche pas sur les pieds. Il reste frais même quand le mercure monte bien haut à l'extérieur. On ne se trouve pas très loin du centre de Lisbonne qu'on peut gagner à pied plutôt aisément quand on aime se balader mais si on préfère, les premiers transports en commun sont en bas de la rue. Un seul bémol. L'appartement est situé au-dessus d'un bar de nuit bruyant le week-end, beaucoup plus calme lors des ouvertures en semaine mais qui peut gêner des occupants au sommeil léger (fermeture à 2 heures). Hormis cet inconvénient, notre séjour a été bien appréciable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvon R.

Appartement au top

Très bel appartement authentique, très bien situé. Agréable pour un groupe (nous étions neuf) sans se gêner. La propriétaire est une personne très agréable, petite attention appréciable, petit déjeuner prévu pour le lendemain de notre arrivée. Rapport qualité prix très bien, nous recommandons cette adresse, et peut être reviendrons nous pour un futur séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

olivier D.

Bon séjour

Séjour agréable. Il bien situé et très bien équipé. Maria C. est une super hôte qui prépare votre arrivée et vous explique les choses à faire à Lisbonne. Un seul bémol, le bar en dessous qui est un peu bruyant.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gabi S.

Schöne Altbauwohnung in perfekter Lage

Die Wohnung ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und super ausgestattet. Die Vermieterin Maria Cristina ist sehr nett. Alle Absprachen haben perfekt geklappt, von der Taxiabholung vom Flughafen bis zur Vorbereitung der Betten nach unseren Wünschen. Der Kühlschrank war bei unserer Ankunft gefüllt, sogar Duschgel und Shampoo war vorhanden. Die Wohnung liegt zentral, es gibt viele Bars in der Nähe, U-Bahn in 15 Minuten erreichbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

gayle f.

This apartment was perfectly located within easy distance of beautiful, historic Lisbon

We were a party of 10 adults and were quite comfortable. Maria Christina was available and responsive, a gracious host. We had a wonderful visit. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Kaiserslautern, Germany

Great location and wonderful host

We very much enjoyed our stay in Lisbon. The apartment was great for our nine people group of three families. Cristina was very accommodating with our late arrival into Lisbon. She greeted us in person to show us around the apartment and make sure we were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with coffee and basic pantry items and she provided a generous breakfast for us the first morning. When ate in, the living/dining room was spacious enough for everyone to be comfortable eating or just hanging out together. However, we didn't do much cooking because the neighborhood was full of great restaurants within walking distance. There is a little pharmacy on the corner which was very helpful when the baby in our group came down with a cold. The Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery were only about a 10 minute cab ride (or slightly longer by tram/bus/walking). St. George Castle was about 15 minutes away. It was a great central location. If you are a very light sleeper, there is a wine bar downstairs that can be a bit noisy on weekends, but it didn't bother anyone in our group. I brought earplugs (which I always do when traveling in a group) and I had no problem getting comfortable and falling asleep after a long day of sight seeing. We loved our stay - great, neighborhood, great location, great host! We would definitely book this apartment again for a future visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B., Vancouver, Canada

Wonderful place for our family!

Our family group used 4 of the 5 bedrooms. Everyone was comfortable, and we had a great time there. The apartment was well-kept and spacious. The kitchen works well. It was helpful to have a washing machine and drying rack. This is a heritage apartment, built about 250 years ago. There were so many interesting aspects to the building construction. The renovations done over the years were well done, so the apartment was always comfortable. The location is exceptional. We could walk almost everywhere we wanted to visit. And on the street directly outside the back door are several excellent restaurants! It made it so easy for our group, as dinners go very late in Portugal. Maria Cristina was a delightful host. She was helpful and kind. I wish all hosts were like her. If I could give this place more than five stars, I would.

8/10 Good

marie p.

Vi var 9 personer som havde god plads

God beliggenhed
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Margaret Ann B., Cambridge MA

Elegant -- spacious -- perfect location with a perfect host

This would be 5 stars except for one aspect over which the owner has no control, described later. The apartment is absolutely stunning -- a venerable building in a historic area, but with all modern comforts. We were a large (8) adult family group, and we found the location perfect -- convenient to public transportation (including the #28 Tram which is a big attraction for visitors) and within walking distance of many interesting areas. The neighborhood itself is not a highly touristed area, with a lively, hip vibe, with many wonderful restaurants, cafes, markets, bakeries etc right there. All the rooms are beautifully decorated and well appointed, which suited our group because we enjoyed spending time together in the apartment. Maria Cristina is the perfect host -- she was extremely responsive and helpful, recommending a driver from the train station, and responded to all messages very promptly. As mentioned above, the one problem we had was with a new music club downstairs that apparently had opened a few weeks earlier -- the music was very loud, very late, as well as loud clubgoers outside, making it impossible to sleep. We complained to Maria Cristina and she pursued the matter with the club. It wasn't as bad the next two nights, but it was still a loud scene. I really hope this situation can be resolved, because aside from that I cannot recommend this apartment, or Maria Cristina, highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liana B.

The apartment is beautifully decorated, large, bright, spacious and clean.

Perfect location, generous hostess, gorgeous apartment with plenty of space. The apartment is clean, spacious, well-decorated, and perfectly accommodated our reunion of five childhood friends. Maria Cristina was easy to communicate with, left us breakfast and a bottle Of wine and gave us great information about where to go. We are so grateful to have found this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B., Ontario, Canada

Excellent apartment to stay in Lisbon!

This apartment was spacious, clean and central to all Lisbon has to offer. I highly recommend it. We were a party of 9 and had plenty of space. Maria Cristina was an excellent hostess. She made herself available if you had questions and gave excellent ideas of where and what to do while in Portugal. We loved our stay here and will definitely be back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Christian B.

Tolle Zeit.

Gutes Appartement, sehr gut gelegen und eine supernette Gastgeberin, die sehr um die Gäste bemüht ist. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

véronique V., FRANCE

Séjour fantastique

L appartement de Cristina superbe, bien placé, tout équipé en produits cuisine et salle de bain . L accueil de Cristina extraordinaire avec vin portugais, fruits petit déjeuner de bienvenue d une rare gentillesse et disponibilité, très attentionnée envers nous. Elle nous a trouvé des chauffeurs de taxi pour l aéroport qui nous attendaient et c était très confortable pour nous aussi et le retour pareil, femme de ménage quand on lui a demandé aussi disponible Bref un régal et une propriétaire exemplaire je recommande les yeux fermés cet appartement et je remercie Cristina pour son accueil chaleureux et sa disponibilité
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Maria Cristina Vidal

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My name is Maria Cristina Vidal, i was born in Lisbon and i love my city, where i studied History and Arts History, where i have some of my best friends and family. Nowadays , i live outside, at 25mn away.
Lisbon has an active lifestyle, but also light, cool, with many cultural offers and where we can be easily talking or take a walk with friends, near by the river or at any of the many nice city gardens.
The Expo area, the new orient zone, is perfect for all the open air activities, shopping, movies, and visits to the thematic pavillions, as the one of Knowlwdge and Science, and the great Oceanary, with some of the best aquatic world specimens.
Also by the rivershore, at 200mts straight away from the apartment, we can find all kind of activities, since nautic, at the Nautic Club in Belém, the sail boat trips, fishing, bycicles renting, segways, tuktuks, walks, horse cars, river cruises, to the pleasure of enjoying a relaxing sunset, in one of the many splanades across the city, listening any world music, or a good fado , our national song, in one of the tipic fado 'houses', or at the Fado Museum, where we can also have dinner, listening some of our best interpreters.
Lisbon has a very rich cultural and architecture patrinomy,showing traces still from it's greek foundation, also from all the different and many civilazations that cross this land and left their marks, till its most glorious epoch, when Portugal open its frontiers and made a vast empire, in the five continents.
Despite all the big natural catastrophies, the city reborned from the ashes, keeping many of the traces from the earlier civilazations.
Despite the fantastic and well preserved historic center, Lisbon is also a very modern and vibrant capital, with all the newest technologies, cultural life and health centers offers.

Why they chose this property

It's one of the most pleasent location of historical center, also near by the new hit night life fashion areas,(Pink Street, Docas, Cais do Sodré). It has also all the convenient stores aside, and the Chiado and Bairro Alto at 10/15mn. walking distance. The river shore is also at 200 mts away.

What makes this property unique

The building is an original prototype of the 'gaiola pombalina', a building technic appeared at the XVIII century, before the big earthquake in 1755, that destroied the most part of the city.
It has a lobby in stone, is spacious, with high ceilings, big door/windows with balconies, two original XVII century tail walls,wooden floors, and all the rest of materials are also original, even the glasses, hand made done.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese