Santa Clara 1728

Santa Clara 1728 is more than just a place to stay, sleeping here is a magical experience. The guesthouse is part of the ‘Silent Living’ project, a concept created by João Rodrigues and his family to respond to the conscious lifestyle. Santa Clara 1728 is one of the concepts in Alfama, in the oldest neighbourhood of Lisbon, in a romantic square where every Tuesday and Saturday you can find the best flea market in the city, ‘Feira da Ladra’. Checking into the guesthouse Santa Clara 1728 is a bit like arriving at a good friend’s house. You get the feeling of being greeted by the warmest and coolest people in Lisbon, who know every corner of the city and have the best insider tips on restaurants and things to do. But it’s not just the human touch that makes this place so inspiring; the place itself is a dream for every architecture and design lover. Inside, only light-coloured materials such as limestone marble, pinewood floors and handmade tiles have been used. The ceilings are high, there are equally high antique paintings on the walls and the interior focusses on furniture with impact, designer pieces by Davide Groppi, Carl Hansen or Max Aalto. Every detail is just right here, from the bed linen to the lemonade in the fridge and the home-baked pastries on arrival. Breakfast here isn’t just a normal breakfast either – it’s a curated composition at a beautiful long oak table that you should definitely take the time to enjoy. If you are not a guest at the Santa Clara 1728, you still have the chance to immerse yourself in the magic of this place. From Wednesday to Saturday, you can enjoy the 9-course menu ‘The Last Harvest’ at the Ceia, which is prepared with seasonal ingredients from their own farm – Herdade no Tempo. In short – you have to experience and feel this place!