This was our first time in Lissabon and staying in Francisco's apartment was great. First of all it was absolutely clean and very spacious. The area is great - it is close to the old city (walking 15 minutes) but you also have all the necessary accommodations directly around the corner. The area is very hilly but that is Lissabon and makes it so great. One of the main attractions (the castle) is only 5 minutes walking distance away and the Tram 28 (the best option to get around all the sights in Lissabon) stops around the corner. The balcony is amazing, with good weather it is the perfect spot for a bottle of wine in the afternoon, after a long day of sightseeing or for a breakfast.
Communication wir Francisco was perfect and he made us feel very safe and welcome.