**Notice** While the flat is great, there is loud construction outside starting at 8 a.m. as of late May 2016. This could go on a few months

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Helena's apartment in Lisbon. The location in Alfama is near the water, not far from a main touristic shopping street, some old Fado Clubs, great bakeries and St. George Castle. Alfama is basically Lisbon's "Old City," and great fun to walk around. Bring comfortable sneakers!

The apartment itself is spacious with two bedrooms that can accommodate a couple each, and one with bunks that would be suitable for two small children. A friendly gentleman was there to greet us on time when we arrived late at night, and there was a bottle of wine waiting. We were two couples and each were given a set of keys and some suggestions on what to do/see in the city.

The beds are on the firmer side and accompanied by plenty of pillows and extra bedding. Windows provided good soundproofing though there's no hiding that you're on a main thoroughfare. The apartment had hair dryers, an iron and most of the basics, however we had to buy soap, toilet paper, paper towels and basically any toiletries we wanted, as these sorts of things were in short supply. Great coffee in the cupboard though.

I will give this apartment four stars despite annoyance of the construction, because I know that was a temporary issue.