A pair of independently hosted apartments on a narrow street in Alfama, the oldest quarter of Lisbon. We're a small operation — two flats, one host, direct communication.
Our story
We took over two long-neglected apartments in a family building near Largo do Chafariz de Dentro and put them back into service — quietly, and with respect for how the neighbours actually live.
Our guests tend to be travellers who want to hear fado from an open window, cook a small dinner with what they found at the market, and walk out the door onto a real street.
Both apartments are directly hosted. If you write, you get the host — not a call centre.
Casa do Fado · living roomThe apartments
Casa do Tejo · balconyA one-bedroom flat on the second floor with a small iron balcony that looks toward the Tejo through the roofs. Original wood floors, restored kitchen, quiet at night.
Casa do Fado · back terraceFourth-floor apartment (no lift — this is Alfama). Sloped ceilings, skylight in the living area, small terrace at the back for coffee and the pigeons.
The stairwellWhat's inside
The neighbourhood
Alfama is the medieval fisherman's quarter — the one bit of Lisbon that survived the 1755 earthquake. It's residential, hilly, and full of small squares where people still know each other. Fado came from here.
Five-minute walk: Sé Cathedral, Miradouro de Santa Luzia, tram 28.
Ten: Castelo de São Jorge, Feira da Ladra flea market (Tuesdays & Saturdays).
Fifteen: Baixa, Terreiro do Paço, the ferry to Cacilhas.
Rates
Direct-booking rates in EUR, per apartment per night, taxes included. Minimum stay 3 nights (2 in low season). Weekly / monthly discounts on request.
| Season | Casa do Tejo | Casa do Fado | 2-guest cleaning fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Mar, excl. holidays) | €95 / night | €115 / night | €45 |
| Mid (Apr, May, Oct) | €125 / night | €145 / night | €45 |
| High (Jun–Sep, holidays) | €165 / night | €195 / night | €55 |
Portuguese municipal tourist tax €2/pp/night (max 7 nights) collected at check-in, per Câmara Municipal de Lisboa.
House rules
Enquire
Send us your dates, how many people, and which apartment you're leaning toward. We reply in Portuguese, English, or Spanish — usually within a few hours.
Email contact@terceiro.homes