Santa Bica Eat Drink & Sleep

This place is in a great location - 10 min walk from the Baixa-Chiado metro stop, 5 min walk to Time Out Market and 20 mins walk from Praça do Comércio - the waterfront plaza. The steep streets are not for those who don't like walking in the heat but then most of Lisbon is like that - all part of its charm. The room was lovely - clean and comfortable. The best thing about staying here was Tatiana - I had the friendliest reception and service throughout my stay from her, nothing was too much trouble and she made me feel so welcome, with really authentic, fantastic hospitality and the breakfast she made for me out on the terrace was incredible! I would happily stay here again.

Santa Bica was a great stay and we are glad we came here and it’s mainly because of our lovely housekeeper Tatianna. This property is on a hill so to get to the main street or to get an uber you either have to walk up hill about 5-7 mins or very downhill, so be aware of that when you have baggage or if you have accessibility issues. This guesthouse does not have a reception; it’s basically a restaurant that has 4 guest rooms and they have a housekeeper who is here in the morning/afternoon so when you arrive make sure you have your details to check in in advance. We were having issues with our Expedia connection and weren’t able to get our codes to enter, the staff was trying really hard to get in contact with us and we eventually used WhatsApp to coordinate. The rooms themselves are clean and organized but are small, essentially and bed and bathroom. Our bathroom and shower backed onto their patio so you need to make sure the curtains to the windows are closed at all times. There aren’t any irons/scissors/other items that you get in a regular hotel so you have to ask Tatiana, who does her best to accommodate. The breakfast is really good and the staff was attentive and really tries to give the best experience they could. Overall loved this guesthouse the staff was so kind and the location is fantastic!

Lovely rooms, great breakfast, wonderful staff - going above and beyond to help - lovely terrace and smoking area. The girl who made breakfast and cleaned rooms was amazing! Great place, just make sure to consider taxi service, as some are unable to go down that street and taxis are not real reliable and it’s quite a street to walk up or down to get transportation especially with luggage.

Felt very welcomed from the moment we arrived. A unique inn, breakfast was great and freshly cooked with ample amount and selection. Room was cleaned daily to a good standard. Staff very helpful and friendly. Plenty of bars and shops nearby. Food in the restaurant was superb with very large portions!

What a gem!! The place was clean and I can’t remember a hotel being more hospitable, friendly and accommodating