Rita provided a ton of advance information on Lisbon and the surrounding area, along with some personal suggestions in the immediate area. The apartment is tucked off the street in a little courtyard. The apartment is newly refurbished, modern and makes well-designed use of a small space. Nice little touches like jazz on the stereo when we stopped back. Little baskets for towels. Breakfast snacks and cold water in the fridge. We spent four nights and it was a great location to wander the local streets or roll just down the hill to square to catch the Metro. At the time, there were neat food stalls from around the world in the square. Literally if you haven't planned at all, the hosts had a whole laminated book related to things to do. Be aware at the time we were there that the streets and courtyard were torn up for construction. There wasn't any residual noise or disturbance, but a taxi can't make it up the street (because the street is gone). Nearby, don't miss the Food Temple restaurant (especially if you are a vegetarian/vegan or not!) and Restaurante Jardim Da Graca (up the hill by the cathedral for an incredible but simple local cuisine experience). Walk to Alfama. Metro to Belém. And make the time to visit Sintra!