Lisbon is now a very expensive city. I live in Rome and it is 50% higher. I couldn't find a studio flat under 1200 a month until I found this one. It's a studio flat, but there is a tv, coffee maker, lots of pillows and sheets, an extra desk, excellent Internet. Great hosts! So kind. And they offered me a treat when I arrived (I won't spoil it). I had lived in a very very busy area. This is a busy area, but I had no problems sleeping. The area is simply gorgeous and convenient. It is 5 minutes from a wonderful lookout, 5 minutes from many fado bars, many many many restaurants, churches, shopping, cathedrals, the world's oldest bookshop, a view of the river (after a 10 minute walk). It is a perfect place to visit and this is a perfect solution. For the price of Lisbon, it is very good value. It is also comforting to have such hosts who help you with everything.