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Architectural Gem in Bica

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Architectural Gem in Bica

Located just a few minutes from Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Cais do Sodré, this stunning first-floor apartment accommodates up to 4 people with comfort and distinction. Renovated in 2017, our Architectural Gem in Bica boasts a gorgeous interior design with careful attention to detail. Modern comforts like complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning in every room ensure your stay is as delightful as it is memorable.

The Space

Step into a tranquil blend of light tones, wooden floors, and the rustic charm of natural stone walls. The apartment features two inviting bedrooms and two well-fitted bathrooms, ensuring ample space for relaxation and privacy. Its fully equipped kitchen stands ready for your culinary adventures, while the spacious living room, bathed in light from its large windows, invites relaxed conversations and moments of reflection. A tastefully appointed dining area completes the perfect scenery.

The Neighborhood

Bica's traditional ambiance harmoniously blends with modern undertones. Every corner preserves the city's romantic spirit, transitioning from tranquility to vibrancy in mere moments. With Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Baixa right on your doorstep, exploring becomes an absolute delight. A special recommendation is the Mercado da Ribeira - TimeOut market, where an array of gastronomic wonders awaits.


Please note: A new restaurant has recently opened on the building's ground floor. Guests in our first-floor apartment may occasionally perceive some noise from the establishment below.

Check-in information:
Standard check-in - 15:00 - 20:00
Standard check-out - 11:00
Late check-in 1 - 20:00 - 00:00 and Bank holidays - 30€ fee
Late check-in 2 - 00:00 - 2:00 - 50€ fee
Late check-out - Always on request w/ additional cost (if possible)
Early check-in - Always on request w/ additional cost (if possible)

*the extra fee will be paid in cash directly to the Welcome agent

Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
Arrival between 00:00 and 02:00 is subject to 50 late arrival fee.
Arrival between 20:00 and 23:59 is subject to 30 late arrival fee.

Property manager

Gem Accommodation

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Under request

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 43365/AL

Property is also known as

Architectural Gem in Bica Lisbon
Architectural Gem in Bica Apartment
Architectural Gem in Bica Apartment Lisbon
2162732

About the neighborhood

Map
Lisboa

What's nearby

  • Commerce Square - 15 min walk
  • Santa Justa Elevator - 15 min walk
  • Rossio Square - 16 min walk
  • Castle of São Jorge - 4 min drive
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Conde Barão Stop - 2 min walk
  • Cais do Sodré Station - 10 min walk
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Malquerida - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Social B Lisboa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fruit Chop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rebeal Asian - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fumeiro de Santa Catarina - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Architectural Gem in Bica pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Architectural Gem in Bica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architectural Gem in Bica?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Architectural Gem in Bica located?

Located in Lisbon Old Town, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Catarina Viewpoint, Commerce Square, and Santa Justa Elevator. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are also within 1 mi (2 km). Conde Barão Stop and Ascensor da Bica Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Architectural Gem in Bica Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
The location is great! So close to all the action but removed enough that it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The apartment looks just as pictured, super clean and has ac in all rooms. Beds were comfy and the showers were great! The check in process was super smooth. They were super communicative and met us when we arrived. He even made note of something to get fixed so he knew it wasn’t our error. One thing to note: The apartment is located at the top of steep stairs, was fine for us but my parents are super mobile. Other than that it was perfect! Will definitely stay here again next time I’m in Lisboa!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ihab R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lisbon
We had an issue with water leak from the ceiling due to construction in the apartment above us. The management company took care of us, relocated us in a different apartment for the night, and then another apartment the next day. They are very professional, honest, and fair. They even refunded 15% of our booking fee, which is very appropriate. Michael, the manager was with us step-by-step and made sure that everything is taken care of in a timely manner. The company is very well run, honest and fair. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
We thoroughly enjoyed Lisbon & our Gem accomodation. It was comfortable & well equipped with all the necessities, within walking distance of all the wonderful sights, restaurants, great cafes & viewpoints of the city. We would definitely book with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a great stay at this apartment! The location was awesome- about 5 mins walk to Time out market and downstairs there’s a ton of restaurants, bars and cafés. There is a restaurant and bar downstairs so you can hear the music from there but you can only hear it in the living room. The AC and fans in the bedrooms drown out any noise from downstairs. For check in you do have to select a 30 min time slot to meet someone at the apartment. The apartment was beautiful and for sure had enough space for us! It does look exactly like the pictures! I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd Q., Flin Flon canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Really enjoyed our stay. The representative for the place was awesome. Everything was clean will stay here again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Location is great - restaurants, shops and The Time-Out Market easily walkable. Mgmt was very attentive and helpful. Bruno was very friendly and helpful. Shower in second bathroom was broken and unable to be fixed during our stay due to a national holiday. Surprising that the previous guests and/or cleaning staff didn't discover this before our stay. Hopefully it was fixed after we left. Remote for A/C needs new batteries. Also, back bedroom window looks into an elevator shaft-like space where birds fly/live. The loud chirping begins early every morning and echos loudly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kamal H.

As advertised
Good central location apartment, clean and good facilities. A bit of a smell perhaps from open windows in the central space, and the couch covers were a bit faded.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jack m., Queenstown, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool apartment in great location
The apartment was just as advertised and located in a great location - away from the tourist areas but close enough to walk everywhere. The check in was perfect and Bruno made it all very smooth. Lots of good local restaurants and bars. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Great place
Convenient, clean & perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Tory W.

Property was switched
This property had a water pipe break 4 days before we were to arrive. The management company "Gem Accommodations" never notified us of this problem. We were met at the airport with our pre arranged driver who brought us to an unknown area where we met the representative of the management company. He informed us there was good news and bad news.. Bad news was the apartment we had rented four months earlier wasn't available. They offered a refund or this apartment, (good news?) at 7:30 pm, taxi driver gone, in a location we had no idea where we were we felt we had NO Choice but to take this apartment. Terrible location, miles from the historic area, we needed to take metro each way to get to the area we had researched . If we had been notified when the pipe burst 4 days earlier we could have chosen a much better location . We also had problems with the apartment they chose to put us in. Windows had lost their seal ,always cloudy couldn't see out , and when it rain the windows leaked making couch very wet. Unit was on 7th floor ,top floor, attic of building. We had problems with the elevator on three different times. We expected a reduction in the amount we paid,as this apartment was in a bad location. I also can't believe this apartment in this location would rent at the same price as the historic/ river area. We had researched the area we wanted to be in, this wasn't even close to that area. We only had three days to enjoy Lisbon and the location of this apartment made that difficult. It diffidently tainted our visit in Lisbon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

cathleen z.

Modern, clean and close to everything!
My husband and I and another couple stayed here from September 19th thru the 22nd for the first leg of our trip to Portugal and Morocco. This was by far the most comfortable and convenient apartment that we had on our trip. Bruno and his staff were easy to get ahold of and to communicate with. It was so nice to have a washing machine to clean our clothes before leaving as we packed lightly for a 2 week trip. We got our bearings on the city of Lisbon pretty quickly and loved being able to walk about anywhere from the apartment. My husband and I enjoyed the exercise of hiking up the hill of beautiful Lisboa and seeing so much history at every corner. The apartment is next door to the fabulous Social B where we met our favorite bartender every night for a night cap. If we ever make it back we would definitely stay again! Cathleen Zoss
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Perfect Apartment for 2 couples
We had a fantastic stay at Barrio Alto to end a 3 week trip to Europe. Perfect place to relax and explore Lisbon. The apartment has character and is well appointed. Bruno did an excellent job checking us in and answering additional questions during our stay. I will give you an advisory, the neighborhood is busy and loud. The street has trolley and bus traffic, and there is a large amount of long term construction going on. This will not bother your sleeping, however; because the 2 bedrooms seem to be soundproof. Our only regret is that we could not stay for another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Perfect Apartment
Great apartment! Location is good and close to restaurants, stores and attractions. Bruno was very helpful and made some great recommendations to us. He was also very helpful with our luggage in and out of the apartment. We would definitely stay here again if going to Lisbon! Sue - Oakville. ON
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Agnes T.

Tolle Stadt, toller Stadtteil, tolle Wohnung
Komplett ausgestattetes Appartment, modern und neu renoviert, im Bica Viertel, die Kommunikation war unkompliziert und wir hatten immer einen erreichbaren Ansprechpartner. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018