Lisbon apartments

Laura - Chiado neighborhood in Lisbon will be your best bet. It is a flat area, central but quiet, and you have a lot of transportation: metro, tram #28, and not far from the central station. Definitely the best choice. Look for rentals in that neighborhood.

http://www.chiado-apartments.com/

https://www.casabelmontelisboa.com/en/?partner=5287&utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=web_link

http://expatsportugal.com/

https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/europe/portugal/lisbon-region/lisbon/chiado?k_clickid=EAIaIQobChMIz72QxL6I5gIVsYFaBR3giwK1EAAYAiAAEgIO7_D_BwE&ds_cid=71700000031428605&ds_kids=p29970879012&ds_kid=39700029970879012&ksprof_id=700000001592040&ksdevice=c&ktarget=aud-410759985734:dsa-410274965881&kloct=&klocf=9004731&ds_aid=58700003794037193&ha_t=1t2:g:&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz72QxL6I5gIVsYFaBR3giwK1EAAYAiAAEgIO7_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Thank you so much. Really appreciate the help.

Laura

I am going to respectfully disagree with the other poster. Chiado is quite hilly, plus it’s one of the more touristy areas in Lisbon. I do agree there are good transportation options in the area.

When I moved to Lisbon four years ago, I stayed the first month in the Campo do Ourique area - mainly because it is flat. It’s a family area - and one for older people and (at least four years ago) had very few tourists. It has a Mercado that is quite lovely, a good size Pingo Doce (grocery) and is close to Amoreiras Mall. There is a lovely small park where the older men in the neighborhood play cars every day and is very charming.

It was perfect for me as I wanted to avoid the hills, too.

As far as safety - Portugal is consistently rated in the top ten safest countries in the world. Pretty much wherever you stay will be safe - other than the pickpocket risk in the more touristy areas.

You might want to check out Campo do Ourique before you decide. Another option is one of the towns on the commuter train line to Cascais. Carcavelos is pretty flat and has a lovely large beach.

If you do come, I can give you information on a very large women’s club with many activities from Lisbon to Cascais. It’s a great way to meet other English speaking women.

Thank you so much for your help. Still searching for the right apt. Either way, would love to meet you for lunch while I'm there. approx Apr 1 - May 4.
Best,
Laura

Apartment has been booked for the month of April. Neighborhood is Rua Braamcamp. Looking forward to meeting you and other energetic, English speaking people while I'm there.
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