Lisbon … the very name awakens the urge to travel, partly because the city is so wonderfully imperfect. Old houses tumble across the hills, historic trams rattle through the narrow streets, and the sun keeps glinting into the sidewalk cafés.
In the lower part of the central Baixa district stands Baixa House. It is not an oasis of solitude but something surprisingly real and authentic: a building with 13 very well-furnished apartments for two to seven people. Even the entrance and stairwell are an experience – typical blue-and-white tiles outside, an homage to Art Nouveau inside. Floors creak and plaster crumbles from the walls. Wonderful!
The apartments are full of antiques; only the kitchens and bathrooms are very modern. The style: very colorful, very pretty! Staying here is also a journey of discovery through local brands and their wonderful products: the tableware, for instance, is by Bordallo Pinheiro, the linens are done by Helena Lavores and even the bathroom products come from the historic Portuguese brand Claus Porto.
Beyond these details and the superb location, Baixa House’s big advantage is its concept: even though you are staying in an apartment, breakfast is delivered every morning and the rooms are cleaned daily, just as in a hotel.
Ideal for
Just about every visitor to Lisbon, but especially those who want to stay a little longer and have a home away from home. And families, large or small, are warmly welcome at Baixa House – after all, at four in the afternoon you can quickly cook some pasta for the little ones.
Breakfast
Each apartment is stocked with coffee, tea, sugar, muesli, cocoa, salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil. Every day, Baixa House delivers yogurt with fresh fruit, butter, homemade jams, juice, milk, homemade cake and some savory items (cheese, ham), and fresh bread arrives at your door between 8 and 8:30 every morning – just great.
Best Apartment
They are all beautiful, but the Príncipe Real penthouse on the top floor is simply amazing – an experience in itself!
Prices
The smallest apartment, for example, costs 170 euros a night for two, including breakfast. You can find all prices on the Baixa House website.
Booking & Contact
Baixa House
Rua dos Fanqueiros 81
1149-092 Lisboa
Portugal
