Green Library
3 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
sq/ft
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Tucked away inside a typical Lisbon townhouse, this cute and characterful space is a delightful surprise. With a wooden Pombaline frame that transforms the communal area into a library, this home is an excellent option for an avid reader – the outdoor balcony will win over the rest with gorgeous views of the nearby botanical garden. While most visitors flock to the likes of Alfama and Bairro Alto, this stunning apartment is located in the heart of Principe Real. Admittedly, it's further away from the historical city centre, but its pastel-coloured mansion apartments and wide boulevards provide it with a charm all of its own. You'll find the enchanting ten-acre Jardim Botânico de Lisboa and the lush Jardim do Príncipe Real within a five-minute walk. While your capable kitchen can handle anything you can throw at/over it, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to local eateries – it's a veritable foodie heaven. Choose to chow down at A Cevicheria, where you can indulge in a light and zesty menu of citrus-cured fish and mouth-puckering pisco sours. Alternatively, Atalho Real plates up melt-in-the-mouth meat in a relaxed environment. Once you've eaten your fill, there's a tempting choice of local bars... where you can keep the party going – Pavilhão Chinês serves imaginative long drinks in an old grocery store packed with flea market finds and bric-a-brac. At the same time, cult favourite Foxtrot might be reminiscent of a good old British pub, but the creative cocktail menu promises so much more.
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What to expect
Highlights
Enjoy a glass of red out on the balcony and drink in the breathtaking view
Appreciate the beauty and function of the striking Pombalino architecture that doubles as handy book storage
Look out over the wide boulevards of Príncipe Real, lined with pastel-hued apartment buildings
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Home truths
There are eighty steps to this fifth floor home – those with limited mobility or heavy luggage take note
The plants in this home are real – if you're staying for long periods of time, the host will ask you to water them
Only the communal area has an air conditioning unit
Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and highchair are available upon request
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Balcony
TV
Fridge
Hair dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Principe Real
Those searching for the most fashionable neighbourhood in Libson will be pleased to discover Príncipe Real. This part of town is home to the newest restaurants, coolest bars and trendiest concept stores from local designers. Although the area is elevated, it's relatively flat and much easier to navigate on foot than some of the more steep parts of the city. For shopping, you can't do much better than Embaixada, a...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Go see a film at Cinema São Jorge
This cinema is a destination for those in search of experimental cinema, theatre, and the occasional concert. Be sure to check out the balcony overlooking Avenida da Liberdade.
Explore Portuguese cinema at Cinemateca
This top destination for movie aficionados is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the best of Portuguese cinema.
Visit a 140 year-old cedar tree at Principe Real Garden
This romantic garden is an urban refuge, housing a gigantic cedar tree. Relax in the park's café or explore its Saturday farmers' market.
Shop at a 19th Century Arabian Palace at Embaixada
This 19th-century Arabian palace has been transformed into an innovative shopping gallery that hosts national brands and artists focused on Portuguese design.
Take in the sights at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Located high up on a hilltop, it’s one of Lisbon's finest viewpoints. Stay refreshed and pick up a drink from the kiosk.
Visit the Botanical Garden
Initially planted by the Jesuits, the Botanical Garden of Lisbon more than pretty flowers – it was recently rebuilt to aid botanical teaching and research at the Polytechnic School.
Drink the best hot chocolate in town at Betina e Corallo
Corallo's family has been perfecting cocoa in Sao Tomé island for generations. This small shop sources the best beans and makes them into a wonderful velvety hot cocoa.
Try Northern Cuisine at Solar dos Presuntos
Solar dos Presuntos opened its doors more than forty years ago, preserving the great tradition of Minho cuisine from the North of Portugal.
Get around
Subway station
Avenida
6 min
Train station
Rossio
9 min
Bus stop
R. Taipas
3 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
1 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
4 min
Points of interest
Beach
Beach Dafundo
25 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 5, steps only
Air con
Wifi speed: 13Mbps
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Joana
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Joana was born and raised in Lisbon and has been working as an interior designer for the last 10 years. She's very found of history and literature, as well as exploring Lisbon streets where she constantly discovers new places and details.
Registration or licence number: 65818/AL.
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