This review is for a month stay with telecommuting and we hope it is helpful.
LOCATION: This is a great location in the old neighborhood of Alfama, walking distance from many restaurants, bakeries, bars, popular sites (Arco da Rua Augusta, Praça do Comércio, Cais das Colunas, Sé de Lisboa/Lisbon Catherdral), and main streets and viewpoints. You may find closer grocery stores, but we frequented the Meu Super on Rua dos Fanqueiros, just a five minute walk away.
ACCESSIBILITY: You may have heard that Alfama is very hilly area and this Airbnb is located towards the bottom of the hills. Said that, an Uber may drop you on a nearby street, and you will have to walk a short distance up or downhill. The apartment is on the second floor, so be ready for the stairs, since it has no elevators - a reality of most older buildings in Europe.
COMFORT: We were here during a mild winter, but since the apartment is in an older building, it was definitely cold throughout the day. There was an older heater available, so we added another small one and that solved the problem. The living space has a large couch, and we found the bed to be very comfortable as well. The window shades are very effective in both living and bedroom, and all windows are double-panelled so no problems with street noise or too much sunlight. The kitchen is well stocked with fridge, stove, dishwasher, and a small microwave, so if you are planning to cook your meals you should have the basics available to you. There is a flat screen TV in the living room, and once you learn how to use the remotes, there are many channels to enjoy. Even though it is available, we did not use the washing machine in the bathroom. Lastly, the shower has great temperature and water pressure. It can get a little smelly from the pipes and it being an older building, but we have heard this is quite common in Lisbon.
TELECOMMUTING: We knew we would be working remotely, so strong internet was a very important requirement for us. Wi-fi is available and very fast, averaging 400 Mbps for download. Our work included many meetings and video calls, and we had no issues throughout our stay with speed or connectivity. There is a small dining table that can be easily converted into workspace.
COMMUNICATION: Our host Raquel was always very responsive and attentive, communicating with us via both Airbnb app and Whatsapp.