About Family Macedo's
Family Macedo's is in a residential area of Lisbon and provides a mix of B&B and self-catering accommodation.
Accommodation choices range from self-catering apartments to individual rooms within an apartment. All rooms include heating, tea/coffee maker, ceiling fan and TV. Bathrooms are shared with other guests and include a hairdryer. Also shared is the kitchen that is equipped to include a microwave and refrigerator.
Further shared amenities at Family Macedo's include dining and living room spaces, garden, rooftop terrace and laundry facility. Free Wi-Fi is throughout and free parking is available.
A complimentary breakfast is also provided. Later dining is at restaurants including Nui Sushi and Turkish Kebab House. Neighbouring takeaways include Hottie and Wok to Walk. The many local supermarkets and convenience stores include Coniniente Bom Dia Almirante Barroso.
It’s a walking time of up to 30 minutes to Castle of Sao Jorge, Rossio Square, Lisbon Cathedral and the Gulbenkian Museum.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Hosting is a real feature.
The hosts couldn't be more friendly and helpful to visiting strangers. The property is less than inspiring from the outside but, inside it is full of quality family furniture and decorative features. Understandably, the owners are brimming with pride.
positive:
Cheap transport and free tourist advice.
The owners come to the fore to help you enjoy your stay to its best advantage. You can, for instance, save money by buying a LisboaCard. This gives unlimited metro, bus and tram travel plus discounted access to museums etc. The accommodation is pretty central, so there's easy access to transport and to attractions.
positive:
A unique experience.
It won't appeal to everyone as you become almost part of the family … with wine and snacks in the evening! The kitchen is good and well equipped and the room itself and shared areas are spacious and inviting.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Historic building - means no soundproofing
Noise can be a factor as this place was built in the 19th century, long before soundproofing was considered to be essential.
negative:
Logistical problems.
This isn't the easiest place to find and even when you do, it covers five floors and - guess what - there's no lift! Wi-Fi only seems to work in the 1st floor reception area, not throughout the building. The area has some shady characters wandering round and there's an accumulation of yucky rubbish outside.
negative:
A great hostel
Look on it as a hostel, rather than a B&B and you'll be thrilled. The free breakfast isn't up to much and well worth missing - but it is free! You certainly need to adapt to enjoy your stay but, if you can do this, it's great and very cheap.