Location -
Alfama is one of our favourite districts in Lisbon, it's a quiet, old and local area with plenty of great bars and cafes along its narrow streets. We enjoyed walking everywhere and found it easy to explore the other main areas and visit the well known local flea market nearby. Public transport is also close to the apartment, just don't be surprised by the unavoidable big hills all over Lisbon.
The property -
We really liked Samantha and Nuno's apartment, which is exactly as described. It's a cosy, small and colourful space, perfect for a short stay in Lisbon. The bedroom was clean and tidy and leads out to their beautiful outdoor area, a great spot for lounging in the sunshine and having an afternoon drink. We didn't actually spent a lot of time at home, but we felt like we had everything we needed for our stay and found the bed to be extremely comfortable as well.
The hosts -
Samantha and Nuno are incredibly genuine, welcoming and honest people - they showed a real interest in getting to know their guests and they seem passionate about their lovely city. They provided us with plenty of information and maps, and welcomed us immediately into their home. We really appreciated the effort they made to make sure we had a good time in Lisbon, they invited us out with them a number of times to join in for some local experiences. We particularly enjoyed our night out in Alfama with them, listening to an Irish band at a small bar and drinking sangria. Samantha and Nuno are very relaxed and easy going people, and we look forward to meeting them again the next time we come to Lisbon.