How to get here
Studio 1 in Beco da FormosaThe apartment is located in Alfama and as Alfama is a labyrinth of streets and alleys, the directions to get there will be divided in 2 parts using the Fado Museum as a reference:
- From the Fado Museum to the apartment
- How to get to the Fado Museum
From the Fado Museum to the apartment
The Fado Museum is an excellent reference both for Taxis and Ubers
In front of the museum there is this square with one of the old fountains that supplied Lisbon with water. To the right, there is a very narrow street.
Follow this narrow street to the end.
When you reach the end turn left
After turning left, continue straight ahead for about 100 meters
When you see the black sign “Beco da Formosa” turn right
Follow this street for about 15 meters until you see on your right the building
Access to the apartment is through the side façade
The door is number 12. On the right side is the keypad for access with the code you have been given
Your apartment has the number 1
How to get to the Fado Museum
From the airport by Taxi / Uber
- Cost: 15/20 euros
- Travel Time: 20 minutes
If you choose this solution, you should always indicate as destination the Fado Museum and never the address, because the street of the apartment is closed to traffic.
From the airport by subway
- Cost: 1,80 euros per person;
- Travel Time: 50 min
Route
- Take the red line metro in the direction of São Sebastião.
- Change at São Sebastião station (last station) and take the metro on the blue line towards Santa Apolónia station
- Exit at Santa Apolónia station (last station) and walk 450m towards Museu do Fado
Get off at Santa Apolónia station and walk 450m towards the Fado Museum
Arrival with car
Parking in the city center is difficult and expensive so we do not recommend renting a car to visit the city. Most of the historic center is closed to car traffic, so it will be of little use.
If you need to rent a car to continue your trip in Portugal, it is preferable to rent one at the end of your stay.
The recommended parking lots are as follows:
Santa Apolónia
The cheapest park for daily stays is Parque de Santa Apolónia, near Alfama. Each hour costs 1.20 euros, but the maximum daily rate is 8 euros.
Cruise Ship Terminal
Another park slightly closer to the center, is the Parque do Terminal de Cruzeiros near Alfama. Each hour costs 1.90 euros, but the maximum daily rate is 12 euros.