Rooms

Strikingly-beautiful Casa Chafariz houses two one-bedroom apartments (Estrela and Santos) and three two-bedroom apartments (Penthouse, Chafariz and Esperança). Most boast views over the historic square below, bustling with locals sipping coffee and playing board games, while Penthouse has a panoramic view over Chiado.

Artistic owners Antoine and Katarina have designed homely apartments they’d “want to live in for 10 years”, and no detail is overlooked. They have effortlessly blended historic Portuguese features with minimalist touches, and smart tech – you get access to the apartments via a digital key sent to your phone for example. We loved the dappled grey and black marble countertops, the Scandinavian-designed and Portuguese-made wooden chairs, and the carefully restored stucco ceilings.

We stayed in first-floor Santos, perfect for couples in search of romantic respite, and loved how bright and open the space was. We adored the original exposed wood in Estrela, Chafariz and Esperança, and liked how cosy Penthouse was nestled under the eaves of the building. Access is gained by a digital key via your smartphone.

Features include:

• Hairdryer
• Iron
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

Elegant kitchens open onto bright living rooms, and come fully equipped with everything required to prepare a light snack or a full gourmet feast. All essentials are provided (tea, coffee, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and milk). The two-bedroom apartments have dark-wood dining tables, while the one-bed apartments feature sleek marble breakfast bars.

As an added bonus, you have the option of getting breakfast delivered in a box every morning, which is discreetly left outside your door so as not to disturb. The box includes smoothies, fresh juices, croissants, homemade jams, granola and yoghurt, and ham and cheese sandwiches.

There are dozens of great eateries on your doorstep: the information pack in your apartment lists some firm favourites. For dinner, the simple but fresh food at Taberna da Rua das Flores is well worth the wait, while farm-to-table-style tapas restaurant Prado is worth the walk.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Coffee maker
• Dishwasher
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• Microwave
• Oven
• Restaurants nearby
• Toaster

Activities

• Get lost in Santos, an impossibly charming district full of winding streets paved with Roman-inspired mosaics and bright, tiled buildings. On Sundays, head to the effortlessly cool and artsy market at LX Factory.
  
• You can’t come to Lisbon and not gorge yourself on sweet treats at Pastéis de Belém. The neighbouring Jerónimos Monastery is worth a visit, too.
  
• Lisbon boasts an exceptional number of high-quality museums. We love the Berardo Collection Museum, full of modern art greats, and the MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology), whose architecture made our jaws drop.
  
• Head to the Castle of St George across town, which boasts stunning views. While there, meander through the district of Alfama where you’ll find cute boutiques, as well as the city’s cathedral.
  
• For a day trip, don't miss the Unesco town of Sintra, famous for its collection of palaces, each with sublime gardens.
• Alternatively, head to the river beaches at Cascais; we love Praia de Carcavelos.

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cycling

Kids

Casa Chafariz works well for families. It's centrally located and houses a range of apartments that can sleep up to six guests. Penthouse has two kingsize beds, while Esperança and Chafariz each have a king and two twins (can be set up as a double on request).

Each of the apartments features a double sofabed, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen so you can easily whip up snacks and meals for your little ones. Do note that you must climb very steep steps to enter the apartments (though there is an elevator from the first floor upwards).

Best for:

All ages

Distances:

• Airport: 25 minutes
• Hospital: 10 minutes
• Supermarket: 2 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Casa Chafariz is set in Santos, a vibrant artsy district in Lisbon. Many major sights are within walking distance.

By Air:
Lisbon Portela Airport (13km away) is served by plenty of flights from the UK, elsewhere in Europe and further afield. You can also take the metro from the airport to Baixa-Chiado station (changing once), which takes about 30 minutes. It’s an eight-minute walk from the station to the apartments.

By Car:
We don’t recommend having a car in Lisbon - the city is easily navigated on foot and by public transport, and the traffic can be tricky. However, if you do want to hire a car to explore the wider area, take a look at our car rental recommendations. There is no parking at the hotel but there is valet parking nearby.

Detailed directions will be sent when you confirm a booking through i-escape.