Lisbon Five Stars Apartments Bica

Lisbon Five Stars Apartments Bica Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Lisbon Five Stars Apartments Bica on Rua de São Paulo, you immediately get that “I’m in the real Lisbon” feeling. This four-star property sits right in the Bica neighborhood — honestly, you couldn’t ask for a more authentic location. The building has that classic Portuguese charm without feeling stuffy or overly touristy. I mean, when a place scores 9.3 for location, you know they’re doing something right.

The Neighborhood Experience

Bica is one of those neighborhoods that locals actually live in, which makes all the difference. You’re walking distance from the iconic Bica funicular (that yellow tram everyone photographs), but you’re also surrounded by genuine Portuguese life. There are small groceries, traditional tascas, and those narrow cobblestone streets that make Lisbon so special. Couples seem to particularly love wandering around here — the feedback shows they rate it 8.8, and I totally get why. It’s romantic without being overly crowded with tourists.

The Apartment Setup

What I really appreciate about this place is that each apartment feels like a proper home base rather than just a hotel room. You get your own space with a kitchen, which honestly saves you money and lets you grab fresh ingredients from the local markets. The beds here are genuinely comfortable — they’ve got high ratings for sleep quality, and after walking Lisbon’s hills all day, that matters more than you might think. The apartments have that modern-meets-traditional Portuguese vibe that works really well.

Getting Around and Practicalities

Being in Misericordia puts you within walking distance of major sights, but more importantly, you’re connected to the rest of the city without the chaos of staying right in Rossio or Chiado. The Bica funicular connects you down to the riverfront, and you can easily walk to Cais do Sodré for trains or ferries. Parking in this area can be tricky (it’s Lisbon, after all), but the trade-off is being able to walk to most places you’ll want to see. There’s a good restaurant scene nearby too — both tourist-friendly spots and places where you’ll hear more Portuguese than English.

Why Guests Love It

The 8.6 rating really reflects what you get here — solid comfort in an unbeatable location. You’re not paying for fancy amenities you won’t use, but you are getting that authentic Lisbon experience that’s harder to find in more central hotels. The apartment-style setup means you can actually live a bit like a local, shopping at neighborhood markets and cooking Portuguese ingredients. Plus, there’s something satisfying about staying somewhere that couples consistently rate highly — it suggests the place has that relaxed, romantic Lisbon atmosphere that makes the city so appealing in the first place.

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