This place is incredible. The pictures don't do it justice. It's probably one of the best apartments I've been lucky enough to stay in so far.

The location is perfect - you're smack bang in the middle of the action in Alfama, but it's not overly noisy. You have amazing views over the water. You're right beside a couple of mini-markets and coffee shops/restaurants and you're within walking distance of all the main attractions in Alfama as well as Santa Appolonia station where you can catch a tour bus or the metro to see the rest of the city.

it's at the top of a couple of flights of stairs, so you'll get some exercise while you're there. The bed is comfortable, I wanted to steal the shower and bring it home with me, the Internet is fast and the kettle boils pretty quickly for morning coffees, which always helps.

If you do stay here, try to check out the bar/restaurant called 'Arcaz de Velho', which you'll pass when walking to/from the station. It was probably one of the best meals I had in Portugal.