The Coolest Holiday Apartments in Lisbon at Baixa House

Stay in the heart of Lisbon at Baixa House, a serviced boutique apartment rental.

A full-service apartment rental gives you the best of both worlds – all the services you expect to find in a boutique hotel and the space and privacy of private accommodations.

So if you can’t decide whether to stay in a hotel or an Airbnb in Lisbon- you can do both when you stay at Baixa House.

Baixa House is the place to stay in Lisbon! I’ve not only stayed here once- but twice. It’s my go-to aparthotel in Lisbon.

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Lisbon City Break Apartments: Baixa House

The Location

Baixa House apartments are located in an 18th-century building located in the heart of the historical downtown neighbourhood in Lisbon called Baixa. It’s where you’ll find many of the top Lisbon landmarks and restaurants.

The Baixa neighbourhood is rated one of the best areas to stay in Lisbon because it’s so close to some of the top restaurants and sightseeing attractions. And, it’s one of the safest neighbourhoods in Lisbon too.

Baixa House Lisbon

Baixa House is a 5-storey, 18th-century building rebuilt after the devasting 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

It’s in a typical building you might expect to find in the Baixa neighbourhood characterized by blue-tiled exteriors, iron railings, and street-level storefronts. This building has been meticulously restored to preserve its original Pombaline-style architecture.

These Lisbon serviced apartments occupy the entire building with 13 spacious boutique apartments featuring gorgeous original details and materials including wide plank wooden floors, traditional Portuguese tiles, and soaring ceilings and windows. A sweeping staircase, or a tiny lift, takes you up to your apartment.

What sets them apart from any Airbnb or other holiday apartments in Lisbon is their attention to detail and their personalized service. But best of all is the interior design.

Vintage furniture, a mix of textures and metals, and unique objects all are pulled together in an effortless, eclectic way.

Accommodation Lisbon Apartments at Baixa House

What makes them so unique is that each apartment is personalized through its style and furnishings. There are no two apartments alike, and each has its own personality.

Each of the 13 apartments is named after a garden in Lisbon. That garden helps to inspire the apartment’s decor and interior features. Select between 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, but I’m warning you, it will be hard to choose a favourite as they are all so gorgeous.

My Baixa House Experience

The tall double doors of the 2-bedroom Ajuda apartment open into a hallway leading you to two distinct spaces – sleeping and living.

This large, bright corner apartment with 7 tall windows overlooks Rua dos Franqueiros and Rua Conceição. Gaze out your window upon the 18th-century Saint Mary Magdalene church and watch the famous No. 28 Tram go by.

Every window in the apartment offers you a typical Lisbon view of 18th-century buildings.

Although the windows are new and block out most of the sounds of the busy Lisbon streets, you still will hear the hum of city life.

The Living Space

The light, bright living space features a pull-out sofa (if you need extra sleeping space) and 2 chairs, a dining space and a separate kitchen.

Although the furnishings of each apartment are different, the vibe is the same. It’s a mix of vintage and mid-century modern pieces with local Portuguese textiles and objects. Everything is a bit worn, lived-in and comfortable.

When you layer the original 18th-century details of the plank wooden floors, ceilings, doors and shutters you have something very cool, modern, and urban. Just like the city of Lisbon.

The Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped with a concealed fridge, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. There’s an oven and stovetop too, but you’re likely not going to need it with all of the amazing restaurants just outside your doorstep.

Even the cute details of the dishware of bright green cabbage crockery make a statement.

The Bedrooms

The two spacious bedrooms feature a comfortable Queen-size bed and lovely soft linens. There’s plenty of storage in the built-in cabinetry for your luggage and belongings.

The bedroom we chose to stay in also had a sitting area.

At night for sleeping, close the original large wooden shutters that help to block out the light and sound of the Lisbon streets.

Baixa House: Best Choice in Private Accommodation Lisbon

Personalized service

As soon as you arrive you’ll be welcomed by a member of the on-site team who will give you a tour of your apartment and help you settle in.

They will ask to exchange numbers so if at any time during your stay you need something, they’re only a text away. That might mean calling a taxi for you, recommending a local restaurant, answering questions about the apartment, or arranging any additional services that will make your stay more comfortable.

During the day, there are always members of the team on-site and working in the office. Where you’ll be greeted with a Bom Dia as you set out for the day.

Daily breakfast delivered to your apartment

Every day while you’re out exploring the city of Lisbon the team at Baixa House will access your apartment and replace your breakfast supplies for the next morning. That includes:

• a delicious homemade cake
• yogurt
• fresh fruit
• granola
• cheese, ham
• milk, orange juice, water, coffee, tea

And, every morning by 8 am there is a bread bag outside on your door filled with fresh a baguette or buns. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Daily cleaning of your apartment

Every day, the Baixa House team will access your apartment and do a light cleaning of your apartment while you’re out exploring the city.

What a treat to return to your apartment after a busy day of sightseeing to a clean and refreshed apartment.

You’ll also find fresh flowers in the living space and on your nightside table in your bedroom. It’s those tiny little personalized touches that make Baixa House apartments the place to stay in Lisbon.

If you stay longer than a week, cleaning includes fresh bedding and towels.

Book with Baixa House Lisbon

Have I convinced you to stay at Baixa House when in Lisbon?

For current pricing and availability, I recommend you book directly on the Baixa House website. If you are searching ‘Airbnb Baixa Lisbon Portugal’ you won’t find this property. This boutique rental is not listed on Airbnb.

FAQs: Holiday Apartments in Lisbon

As a Holidaymaker

The secret is out! Portugal takes the title of ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’ according to World Travel Awards. And Lisbon has been awarded both ‘Leading City Break Destination’ and ‘Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination’.

I loved my stay at Baixa House! So much so, that I’ve stayed here twice! It’s like returning to a friend’s house. From the warm welcome to the delightful breakfast and the cool decor, you won’t find anything else like this in Lisbon.

It sounds like you are headed to Lisbon, so I will leave you with a couple of articles you might be interested in. But to see the full list of Lisbon day trips to places like Sintra and Cascais, along with things to do, visit my Travel Guide of Portugal page.

Thank you to Baixa House for gifting me with a free stay. I only provide an honest review of my impressions and experience. As always, my opinions are my own.