Listen to Gosia. I’ll say it again. LISTEN to Gosia. Her recommendations of where to visit and what to do in Lisbon were consistently the best – the kind of gold dust information only a local can (if willing) give you.

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There is an interesting story behind Gosia’s acquisition of the quirky Art Beat Rooms. The famously fabled Antonio was the first proprietor. An artist at heart, his romantic visions led to him travelling the world, painting one corner at a time (including, by an ironic twist of fate, parts of Gosia’s house). Gosia first came into contact with Art Beat Rooms through working for Antonio. Antonio’s capricious and quixotic escape led to Gosia taking over and expanding the existing structure.

If you are an art addict then this is the place for you. There are 7 rooms which are inspired by the following: Warhol, Hirst, Picasso, Van Gogh, Basquiat, Matisse and Bacon. Not to mention the Yves Klein inspired bathroom. Each room is more like an apartment they are so vast in size. To add to the charm of wooden floors and flamboyant art decorations, rooms lead onto a small balcony, overlooking the cobbled streets of Lisbon.

Located in Baixia and Rossio, this is about as central as it gets. In an unassuming building, you get to feel the real Lisbon: it’s as if you walk into your own appartment.

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Guests are close to all the attractions of Lisbon – the Praça do Comércio and the Time Out building with myriad eateries on offer. You are in walking distance to Alfama – the old town – and Bairro Alto, with its quirky bars and nightlife. Or, for a more relaxing past time, take a walk along the soothing Tagus River, highlighted by a unique, cherry-cadenced sunset.

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Art Beat Rooms is unique as it provides an apartment-style setting with a communal kitchen for the budding cooks or those wishing to experiment with Portuguese cuisine. We love the central location and we love the laissez-faire attitude, that encourages you to treat Art Beat Rooms as your home away from home. Definitely a place to stay at.

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Address: R. São Nicolau 23, 2715-311
www.artbeatrooms.com/

 

We love the relaxed attitude: easy come, easy go. Guests are invited

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