Staying in Alfama was an absolute delight. The experience was lively and the proximity to most of what we wanted to access was great. Walking to restaurants and shops is quick and easy and the party is in your own backyard pretty much each night. This should be kept in mind if you want absolute quiet, at least the time of year we were there/ summer. Alessandra and Amer were fantastic with communication every step of the way, check in and out was easy and convenient and help or suggestions was always available if the need arose.