As I am frequently working away from the country, I asked Bernardo and Francisco, both also hosts, to assist you during your stay in Lisbon. They are available 24/7 for any enquiries relating to your stay through e-mail, mobile or text, and they know Lisbon like no other!

My old art studio, fully refurbished in 2016, and converted into a gorgeous apartment with one of the most charming views in Lisbon It has two balconies overlooking one of the most authentic “largos” in Lisbon - Largo dos Trigueiros. I really miss working here but as I started doing bigger projects (like for London or Beijing Biennales in 2016) I had to move to a bigger studio - but I left a few artworks behind! Right in the heart of Mouraria and featuring an artsy design and original artworks, my newly refurbished flat allows for the opportunity to experience and explore life in one of the most distinctive and singular “bairros” of the city. My apartment boasts a spacious living room that combines modern furniture with unique design items, recreating an atmosphere that embodies the intersection of modern design and the popular tradition of Lisbon.

Largo dos Trigueiros is among the most celebrated hidden treasures of Mouraria, a few steps away from the busy and loud main streets, and yet within an area with a variety of local restaurants and cafes ranging from the sophisticated to the popular. It is one of the best locations in Lisbon as it is a mere 5min walk from the nearest metro station and 10/15min to Chiado and Bairro Alto (the trendiest area of Lisbon’s nightlife). Filled with locals, neighbours chatting, elderly folks resting on their balconies or children playing football, this area is a peek into what it really means to be "Lisboeta". It was in the heart of this medieval neighborhood, inside its maze of cobblestone streets and winding stairs, that Lisbon's unique musical genre was born – Mouraria is the birthplace of "Fado". It is also a neighborhood favored by artists. In fact, there is an amazing photographer's studio next door and I like to believe it is still "my" neighbourhood.