My wife and I spent nearly four weeks at Catarina’s apartment and as a result we got to experience the place like most short term visitors wouldn’t. The facilities at the flat made our stay comfortable and allowed us to complete typical duties like clothes washing and cooking. There was plenty of space and sleeping arrangements. Heating and cooling worked fine. Clean towels and sheets were provided.
The street was quiet almost all of the time and we had no issues with noise while we slept. There was some construction nearby at that time, spring 2018, but it didn’t bother or affect us.
The location was great for exploring that area and others in older Lisbon. We got to know the neighbourhood quite well and thoroughly enjoyed it. There were a couple of corner type stores very close plus a few restaurants. In Restauradores Square area there was a larger grocery store and plenty of shops. That area also had access to the Metro, trams, buses and some trains. If we walked uphill from the apartment we reached Rua Dom Pedro V which had a fair share of shops and restaurants. Buses from there go to areas like Belem. There were a couple of small parks close by plus the University Botanical Garden.
My advice would be, if you have moderate or severe mobility problems this is probably not a location for you. Within the building the apartment is up 63 steps plus the street has a steep incline. So, a leg workout is unavoidable. Hills are not particular to Catarina’s place as they are common to this part of the city. However, if you don’t anticipate walking up and down hills or climbing stairs will be a concern then this location should serve you very well. We recommend it.