My stay in Living Alfama was okay. The location might be perfect for some, but I personally didn’t love the neighborhood. The variety in food choices was slim, but if you’re just looking for traditional Portuguese food then you will find lots of that (but expensive). I also felt it was a little far from the nearest grocery store. Being on a pedestrian street made it very hard to order take-in food or an Uber, since no one could access it or knew where it was easily. Overall the area is very hilly and lacks interesting shops and different places to eat. I also felt some basic kitchen items were missing – like scissors, a bottle opener, and some containers to store leftover food.
On the positive side, the bed was very comfortable. The apartment lets in good light during the day and has shutters on the window to block it for a good nights rest. It also has a cute view of typical streets and buildings that will make you feel like you’re living like a local. I was also very happy that the apartment has heating for those cold autumn/winter nights.