Located just a couple of blocks from the Bica funicular, Nelson's apartment is very well situated for exploring both the Bairro Alto, at the upper end of the Bica, with its many restaurants and bars, and the Lisbon waterfront at the lower end, where you will find the Time Out market, access to ferries, the train station for excursions to Estoril and Cascais, and much more. The apartment is reached by a steep, narrow stairway up two flights of stairs. Fortunately, Nelson's friend Hernani, who greeted us, is a muscular fellow and easily hauled up both our bags. The apartment is smaller than it looks in the photos, and the bathroom may be the smallest we have ever seen. But everything worked as it should, and the beds were very comfortable. The partying that goes on in the neighborhood every night is barely heard from the bedroom, so we slept well. Don't come to Nelson's place expecting luxury, but you definitely can expect a warm welcome, plenty of things to do and see in the vicinity, and after that, a good night's sleep.