Set on a 19th century building next to the Cathedral, Portas da Sé Apartments features a blend of antique and modern decor. It is located between the Alfama and Baixa districts. With free WiFi, the self-catering apartments come with a dining and living room with a sofa, flat-screen TV. The kitchen are fully equipped and both have a twin and a double room. Guests can taste local specialties and classic Portuguese food at the cafes and restaurants in the immediate surroundings. The Castle of S. Jorge is 1969 feet from Portas da Sé Apartments. Praça do Comércio, where guests can take any kind of public transportation, is a 6-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Lisbon, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!


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Yuli
United States United States
The place was good, clean, the pool was really nice. The front desk lady was helpful.
Nicola
United States United States
Having a whole apartment to yourself after a day of non-stop sight seeing is great. Having a clean, spacious apartment like this one is phenomenal.
Isabelle
Canada Canada
The apartment is extremely well located in front of the cathedral and is very nicely decorated. Paula welcomed us warmly and provided many follow-up information. Check-in and check-out were super easy.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quite spacious for our group size, nice view and location. Sufficient equipment. Great location and convenient position for accessing central Lisbon, the Alfama district and the #28 tram.
Rhiannon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous location, super helpful hosts with clear instructions on how to access the apartment. Excellent shower!
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was excellent, very spacious apartment, the host also texted me recommendations for places to visit in Lisbon, very comfortable beds
Celina
Sweden Sweden
The location was great! My dad and I enjoyed our stay a lot, we had the pleasure of being walking distance to all interesting attractions - such as castles and museums, and lots of restaurants!
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
Ideal location for exploring AlFama, rooms were old but nice and we had a nice window overlooking the port. There was plenty of room and the property had a washing machine which is always a bonus.
Herb999
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location of this apartment is fabulous, it has great views and a good vibe.
Elfriede
Austria Austria
We really liked the friendly reception. The appartment is very charming and nicely furnished. Top location in the center!

Managed by Portas do Sol Apartments

Company review score: 8.9Based on 3,049 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company info

Upon your arrival, a member of our team will be waiting for you in the apartment. We will provide you with all the necessary instructions and some tips about the city, just ask. Along with the initial email containing arrival instructions, we will also send you a city tour guide. You will have our phone numbers, so if you encounter any problems or need any recommendations during your stay (restaurants, museums, etc.), we can assist you. In case of any issues in the apartment, we kindly ask our guests to inform us by 7 pm so we have time to resolve them. In addition to these apartments, Portas do Sol has restaurants where you will be entitled to promotions and discounts. All our guests will have discounts and promotions in our restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you!

Property info

Located in a 19th-century building, next to Lisbon Cathedral (12th century) and the Church of Santo António (built on the spot where Saint Anthony of Padua was born in 1191), these self-catering apartments are situated in Alfama, near Baixa/Chiado, in the heart of the old city, in an area that dates back to the 12th century. With a combination of antique and modern decor and parquet floors, these spacious 100 m² apartments feature fully equipped kitchens with modern appliances, double bedrooms, dining areas, living rooms with flat-screen cable TV, bathrooms, heating, and free Wi-Fi.

Neighborhood info

After your reservation we will give you a tourist guide with the most well known places in Lisbon and some places outside the touristic routes. The apartments are located in a 19th century building, next to the Lisbon's Cathedral (12th century) and the Santo António's Church (located in the place where Santo António de Pádua was born in 1191) in the center of the old town in Alfama (the second oldest neighborhood in Europe) and 2 minutes away from Baixa / Chiado (center). Next to the apartments you will find small restaurants, fado places, supermarket, pastries and all the shops you need. Praça do Comércio (the main square is 3 minutes away from you) and Castelo de São Jorge is located at 5m walking distance, so you can easily visit the historic and comercial areas, and have privileged access to public transport to any part of the city. On the nearest street, you can take the tram 28, the most turistic tram line. On the nearest street, you can take the tram 28, the most turistic tram line.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Sol, Restaurante e Jardim
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Portuguese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Portas da Sé Apartments

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area

House rules

Portas da Sé Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $577. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property has no reception. The property needs to schedule the check-in previously.

Early check-in has a fee of 15EUR. A surcharge of 25 EUR applies for arrivals after check-in hours until 00:00 and 35 EUR after 00:00. All requests for early check-in or late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Each guest will receive one set of towels, upon arrival. Please note that for stays of 5 nights there will be a change of towels in the middle of the stay, and for stays of 8 nights there will be a full cleaning including change of sheets.

Please note that the accommodations is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Please note that an optional breakfast is delivered between 8:00 and 9:00. The property will contact you after the reservation.

Please inform Portas da Sé Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of € 500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 9412/AL;74526/AL

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