On/Set Alfama - Lisbon Cinema Apartments

Pleasant Stay in Alfama It was our first time in Lisbon and we heard Alfama was one of the best areas to be in - I tend to agree! Rui was incredibly helpful and we were able to converse with him on WhatsApp. We ran into some communication issues initially as they contacted my cell phone to organize check in. I’d suggest for Rui to use email next time as my partner and I purchased eSIMs so we didn’t have our local numbers activated. We stayed in the main floor on O Patio. The washer and dryer was a huge plus for us after travelling a few weeks before. The whole apartment was very well maintained, comfy beds and had AC. The overhead shower was delightful and the room was cleaned everyday. Being on the main floor has its pros and cons though. Many tourists and locals walk this corridor and I did catch someone poking around our window and making eye contact with me from outside, frightening me a bit. However, everything is locked and secure and much more high tech than I expected. I’d maybe suggest for Rui to get a safety deposit box as we felt a bit uneasy leaving our passports and laptops out. Otherwise, I’d give this place an 8/10!

My wife and I have just returned from a short break in Lisbon. Whilst we were there we stayed at the On/Set Cinema Apartments in Alfama, Lisbon. Alfama is quite hilly so be prepared for lots of climbing when exploring the area. We had the ground floor apartment which is very comfortable and was absolutely spotless. The apartment was cleaned every day of our stay and on the one day of rain we had whilst we were there, we were left an umbrella which proved to very useful. The apartments are located on Calçadinha do Tijolo which is pedestrian only, and just down from Escolas Gerais with a Tram 28 stop at the intersection. Just a short distance away is a Copenhagen Coffee Lab which is great for light lunches and pastries as well as their coffee. There are dozens of small restaurants and bars near the apartments many of which are very reasonably priced. We also visited Parreirinha de Alfama which is a short walk away for dinner and to listen to Fado singing which I would recommend also. All in all it was a great stay at the apartments which I would recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon.

A very modern stylish apartment in a beautiful old part of lisbon, close to a lot of great sights. Easy to communicate with the management and overall just a good expirience.

Fantastic apartment in a lovely part of the city. Top quality facilties and customer service. Loved the little extra touches like custard tarts, cake and wine. Close to tram 28 stop, nice restaurants, coffee shop and supermarket. Will definitely book again if returning to Lisbon.

We loved this place. It had character, comfort, and plenty of places to eat within walking distance. The concierge Rui Pedro was always available, giving suggestions for dinner and great breakfast place a block away. He made sure we had everything we needed, plus left wine for us. We rented the least expensive apartment, on the ground floor to avoid any steps, but it was nicely equipped, quiet (during the day as well as at night), affordable and pretty easy to get to. If you're elderly and have lots of luggage, you may want to see if Pedro can arrange some help getting you luggage to your apartment. But that's about the only possible, very slightly negative thing I can saw about the place. And it was fun being in Alfama, after previously staying in the Rossio area of Lisbon. There's plenty of character there, and the 28 tram is very close by. We photographed it and we used it. And Lisbon is compact enough so that with the 28, and bolt, uber, and feet (as long as you can deal with cobblestones and hills!) we got around the city to see and do a lot. To choose your apartment, I'd recommend looking at the On/set Alfama Lisbon Cinema Apartments website, which gives more information than the common booking sites. And book early!