Zebra Crossing

Zebra Crossing: Lisbon

If you’re looking to experience an authentic side to Lisbon, this home in Graça is the ideal spot. From its polished wood floors to its sloped ceilings and large windows, chic meets comfort in this dazzlingly bright home. We love the living room’s French doors that open out onto a private balcony – ideal for mornings over coffee and a pastel de nata, or watching the sunset over the city’s red rooftops. The bedrooms, meanwhile, are simple yet quirkily fun, with pieces of fun modern art (hello Koons-style dog) that give them plenty of character. We were particularly fond of the master bedroom with its angled ceiling and steps leading out onto a viewing ledge with views of the neighbouring azulejo-clad buildings. With plenty of quiet corners to curl up in with a good book and a snazzy modern kitchen in which to cook up feasts (when you’re not sampling the local foodie hotspots), you’ll have everything you need for a blissfully relaxing stay. Outside of your home, you’re just a five-minute walk from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte viewing point with its glorious views, a fifteen-minute stroll from the Alfama and São Jorge Castle, as well as a twenty-minute walk from the Santa Justa Lift.


Home truths:
*At maximum capacity, one guest will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room
*A cot is available – just ask your host when booking
*The dining table only seats four which isn't enough for all guests at maximum occcupancy
*You'll need to bring your own shampoo
*Guests are asked to keep noise levels to a minimum after 10 pm out of respect for the neighbours
*We couldn’t find a home manual when we visited
*Free on-street parking is available, although we recommend skipping the car and making use of Lisbon's public transport instead – Martim Moniz station is a fourteen-minute walk away