Yellow Studio
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Red Studio is located in an 18th century renovated building in the heart of Mouraria, a charming neighborhood in the old Lisbon. It's a small flat but fully equipped.
It's an ideal choice for a couple.
The apartment stands at the top of a street called Beco das Flores, just 5 minutes away from the Castle and 3 minutes from Baixa/ Rossio. It is very luminous, with two windows facing south enjoying direct sunlight and a pleasant view towards the quiet Largo da Achada. The built-in cozy window seats are welcoming for reading or for a cup of tea.
The kitchenette has all you need for cooking and eating in, and there's a good supermarket within 2 minutes walking distance. You’ll find a Portuguese cookbook in English on the bookshelf.
Mouraria is also one of the best areas in the city for eating out. Within a 5 minute walk you'll find many options for tasting authentic Portuguese cuisine at very reasonable prices, as well as a surprisingly wide variety of restaurants serving African and Asian traditional food.
Here's the location of the studios in GoogleMaps: https://goo.gl/maps/O6L27
AMENITIES
- Fresh towels and bed linens are provided upon arrival.
- Hot water in a 50L thermo-accumulator.
- Toilet paper, hand soap, shower gel and hair-dryer provided.
- Kitchen basics provided (salt, sugar, olive oil, tea, detergent, hand soap, etc...)
- Stove, oven, microwave and kitchen utensils provided.
- Free and unlimited wireless internet is available, with speed up to 20Mbps.
- Small compact stereo system with radio, alarm and iPod docking station.
- Oil heater
- Fan
- Washing Machine
- Safety: First-Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher and Fire Proof Blanket available
- No TV!
- At the studio you will also find a few books and guides that might interest you: a book (in English) listing some of Portugal's most delicious dishes and its recipes; a book in English about Fado; a guide of Portuguese wines; a guide of Lisbon's Street Art; Time Out magazines with the best of Lisbon...
If you want to know more about the studios and the surrounding neighborhood, keep reading the detailed sections below.
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LOCATION: BECO DAS FLORES
It's hard to imagine a better location for your stay in Lisbon.
Beco das Flores is situated on the south edge of Mouraria, between the castle and downtown. Literally meaning Alley of the Flowers, it is a charming and quiet little alley, the perfect location for full nights of rest or peaceful reading.
It is a safe and peaceful area, situated right next to a local cultural centre (Casa da Achada), away from the more touristy and sophisticated areas of the capital, but with most of the famous squares and sites of interest within walking distance.
It's a 5 minute walk to the nearest Metro station (Rossio), a 5 minute walk to the entrance of the Castle, a 10 minute walk to the riverfront, a 10 minute walk to Chiado and a 15 minute walk to Bairro Alto, the epicenter of Lisbon nightlife.
Mouraria is also an excellent base for visiting places of interest away from the city centre: it's a 3 minute walk to the tram that takes you to Belém, a 5 minute walk to the train station that can take you to Sintra, and a 20 minute walk to the train station that gives you access to several beaches along the coast towards Cascais, or to the boat that takes to to the other side of river (perfect for seeing the city from a distance).
It's hard to imagine a better location for your stay in Lisbon.
Beco das Flores is situated on the south edge of Mouraria, between the castle and downtown. Literally meaning Alley of the Flowers, it is a charming and quiet little alley, the perfect location for full nights of rest or peaceful reading.
It is a safe and peaceful area, situated right next to a local cultural centre (Casa da Achada), away from the more touristy and sophisticated areas of the capital, but with most of the famous squares and sites of interest within walking distance.
It's a 5 minute walk to the nearest Metro station (Rossio), a 5 minute walk to the entrance of the Castle, a 10 minute walk to the riverfront, a 10 minute walk to Chiado and a 15 minute walk to Bairro Alto, the epicenter of Lisbon nightlife.
Mouraria is also an excellent base for visiting places of interest away from the city centre: it's a 3 minute walk to the tram that takes you to Belém, a 5 minute walk to the train station that can take you to Sintra, and a 20 minute walk to the train station that gives you access to several beaches along the coast towards Cascais, or to the boat that takes to to the other side of river (perfect for seeing the city from a distance).
THE NEIGHBORHOOD: MOURARIA
Mouraria is living one of its best moments ever, setting an example of co-existence between the old and the new, between old commerce and new shops, between old residents and new comers. Many of its buildings are being recovered, many excellent restaurants have opened, and its cultural and social activity is visibly growing every day.
Just down the stairs of the peaceful Beco das Flores, will you be surprised to find one of the liveliest and most fascinating streets of Mouraria - Rua das Farinhas. Always full of locals, neighbors chatting and having a drink, elderly folks resting on their balconies or children playing football, this street is a peek into what it really means to be "lisboeta".
It was in the heart of this medieval neighborhood, inside its maze of cobblestone streets and winding stairs, that Lisbon's unique musical genre was born – Mouraria is the birthplace of Fado.
But Mouraria is also the most multicultural and diverse place in Lisbon. Here you will find the traditional Lisbon along side the African and Asian communities that now define this neighborhood. You're as likely to hear fado music coming from neighboring windows as music from Cabo Verde or Paquistan. This multi-ethnicity goes back to the 12th century. In fact, Mouraria owes its name to the Moorish population that remained on this side of the hill after the conquer of Lisbon in 1147. Many local associations have been working hard to make Mouraria a home for every one, regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion or country.
Mouraria is living one of its best moments ever, setting an example of co-existence between the old and the new, between old commerce and new shops, between old residents and new comers. Many of its buildings are being recovered, many excellent restaurants have opened, and its cultural and social activity is visibly growing every day.
Just down the stairs of the peaceful Beco das Flores, will you be surprised to find one of the liveliest and most fascinating streets of Mouraria - Rua das Farinhas. Always full of locals, neighbors chatting and having a drink, elderly folks resting on their balconies or children playing football, this street is a peek into what it really means to be "lisboeta".
It was in the heart of this medieval neighborhood, inside its maze of cobblestone streets and winding stairs, that Lisbon's unique musical genre was born – Mouraria is the birthplace of Fado.
But Mouraria is also the most multicultural and diverse place in Lisbon. Here you will find the traditional Lisbon along side the African and Asian communities that now define this neighborhood. You're as likely to hear fado music coming from neighboring windows as music from Cabo Verde or Paquistan. This multi-ethnicity goes back to the 12th century. In fact, Mouraria owes its name to the Moorish population that remained on this side of the hill after the conquer of Lisbon in 1147. Many local associations have been working hard to make Mouraria a home for every one, regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion or country.
SLEEPING
The double bed is a fold-up wall bed, light and easy to open and close. You don't need to remove bed linens nor pillows when you close the bed. But never forget to put the bed feet in place when lowering the bed.
The mattress is 140cm wide and 190cm long (Spanish size double bed).
Blankets and comforter are also provided.
The Red Studio has an extra bed (a pouf that converts into a comfortable single bed). If you need it please let me know in advance so I can bring extra bed linen.
All windows have wooden blinds that allow for almost total darkness inside the flat. Closing the door curtains keeps out cold sneaky drafts and also improves the acoustic isolation of the studio.
The double bed is a fold-up wall bed, light and easy to open and close. You don't need to remove bed linens nor pillows when you close the bed. But never forget to put the bed feet in place when lowering the bed.
The mattress is 140cm wide and 190cm long (Spanish size double bed).
Blankets and comforter are also provided.
The Red Studio has an extra bed (a pouf that converts into a comfortable single bed). If you need it please let me know in advance so I can bring extra bed linen.
All windows have wooden blinds that allow for almost total darkness inside the flat. Closing the door curtains keeps out cold sneaky drafts and also improves the acoustic isolation of the studio.
HEATING/ COOLING
The studio has two windows facing south, built in modern aluminum frame with double glass, so temperature and humidity/dryness inside the studio are rather stable and comfortable during all seasons.
During cold season, there will be a good oil heater in the studio. Since it’s a small apartment, room temperature is easy to maintain.
During hot season there will be a fan available in the studio. And there's always ice in the freezer!
Warm and mid-season blankets are available, as well as two edredon/comforter options. The entrance door has thick curtains covering it so that, in the winter, the cold breeze doesn't enter the house through the edges of the irregular two hundred year old door.
The studio has two windows facing south, built in modern aluminum frame with double glass, so temperature and humidity/dryness inside the studio are rather stable and comfortable during all seasons.
During cold season, there will be a good oil heater in the studio. Since it’s a small apartment, room temperature is easy to maintain.
During hot season there will be a fan available in the studio. And there's always ice in the freezer!
Warm and mid-season blankets are available, as well as two edredon/comforter options. The entrance door has thick curtains covering it so that, in the winter, the cold breeze doesn't enter the house through the edges of the irregular two hundred year old door.
PERSONAL CLOTHES: WASHING, DRYING, IRONING
The Red Studio has a washing machine. Detergent and softener are provided. There are racks for drying clothes. An iron and a small ironing board are also provided.
Washing and ironing services are available under request. But there’s a self-service laundry service in door number 231 of Rua da Madalena, 2 minutes away.
EATING IN
The kitchenette of both studios is fully equipped for cooking: stove, oven, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, small blender, coffee maker and kettle, pots and pans, cups and dishes, good knives and cutlery, orange juice maker, tupperwares... Basic ingredients like salt, olive oil, sugar, pepper, are also provided.
A small portable table and two stools are available in case you want to eat outside on a sunny afternoon or a hot summer evening. In this neighbourhood it’s common to see that, especially in the summer.
There's a good supermarket about 200 meters away (closes at 21h00). In front of the church there's a small grocery store that closes later than that. Towards Baixa, 5 minutes away, there are plenty of shops around selling fine Portuguese cheese, enchidos (sausages), wine, etc…
The kitchenette of both studios is fully equipped for cooking: stove, oven, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, small blender, coffee maker and kettle, pots and pans, cups and dishes, good knives and cutlery, orange juice maker, tupperwares... Basic ingredients like salt, olive oil, sugar, pepper, are also provided.
A small portable table and two stools are available in case you want to eat outside on a sunny afternoon or a hot summer evening. In this neighbourhood it’s common to see that, especially in the summer.
There's a good supermarket about 200 meters away (closes at 21h00). In front of the church there's a small grocery store that closes later than that. Towards Baixa, 5 minutes away, there are plenty of shops around selling fine Portuguese cheese, enchidos (sausages), wine, etc…
EATING OUT
This is one of the best areas in town for eating out. Within a 5 minute walk, you'll find a wide variety of very good and relatively cheap restaurants of authentic traditional Portuguese cuisine. I can tell you which are the locals' favorites (as well as mine) for eating grilled fish, seafood, grilled meat, traditional Portuguese dishes, vegetarian, or petiscos (Portuguese for tapas) with wine and cheese. The same goes for pastry shops (pastelarias), ice cream shops (gelatarias) and places for a delicious breakfast.
Mouraria is also famous for its many restaurants of world cuisine. Within a 5 minute walk you'll find an impressive variety of restaurants serving homemade authentic cuisine from different corners of the world. You can try traditional dishes from Cabo Verde, Mozambique, São Tomé e Príncipe, Angola, Nepal, Paquistan, India...
At the studio you will find a grey file containing a list of restaurante suggestions in the neighborhood and their addresses.
In the My Lisbon section of this website you will find many other suggestions of restaurants and bars.
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
In general, check in should be done after 3pm and check out before 11am. However this may be flexible depending on the bookings we have for the apartment before and after. Please let me know your check-in/out preferences in advance so I can coordinate things in the best possible way for everyone.
GETTING THERE
The exact address of the studio is Beco das Flores, door 17, 2nd floor left, 1100-242 Lisboa
Arriving to Beco das Flores from the airport is rather fast and cheap. There is the metro and two direct buses from the airport that will take you there in less than an hour. If a taxi is your choice, it's 15-20 minute ride.
Mouraria is a steep hill between downtown and the castle and to get to the studio you have to go up quite a few stairs. So, if you’re carrying heavy luggage and you want to avoid the stairs, you should use the public lift nearby.
Below you will find a map and detailed instructions on how to get to the studio, download/print the text that suits you best.
In general, check in should be done after 3pm and check out before 11am. However this may be flexible depending on the bookings we have for the apartment before and after. Please let me know your check-in/out preferences in advance so I can coordinate things in the best possible way for everyone.
GETTING THERE
The exact address of the studio is Beco das Flores, door 17, 2nd floor left, 1100-242 Lisboa
Arriving to Beco das Flores from the airport is rather fast and cheap. There is the metro and two direct buses from the airport that will take you there in less than an hour. If a taxi is your choice, it's 15-20 minute ride.
Mouraria is a steep hill between downtown and the castle and to get to the studio you have to go up quite a few stairs. So, if you’re carrying heavy luggage and you want to avoid the stairs, you should use the public lift nearby.
Below you will find a map and detailed instructions on how to get to the studio, download/print the text that suits you best.
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Yellow Studio
BOOKING AND AVAILABILITY
You can consult this studio's availability here:
https://www.airbnb.pt/rooms/1456404
but you don't need to book through AirBNB, you can contact the host directly here.
You can consult this studio's availability here:
https://www.airbnb.pt/rooms/1456404
but you don't need to book through AirBNB, you can contact the host directly here.