We had a magnificent stay at Joao's place - it is a lovely and comfortable apartment and is located within ideal walking distance of the city centre. It's also close to the train and tram stations for getting to the likes of Sintra and Belem. There are lots of yummy eateries in the area that don't look like anything special from the outside - but boy is the food inside good!! If you require your surrounds to be super quiet in order to sleep you mightn't find the apartment suitable - but the normal city street noise didn't bother us and we slept so well as the bed is very comfortable. I would recommend the apartment to anyone and would stay again :)