We stayed in a private room in a shared apartment. The room itself was excellent and larger than what we expected from the photos. The room is very clean and has a desk for working as well. If you plan on using the shared spaces such as kitchen, bare in mind that there will be other roommates/students. The idea is to keep the kitchen as clean as possible when living with others, but this isn't always the case. If you are planning to stay in Lisbon and mainly use the room to sleep - this is an excellent option and highly recommended. Very safe area in Lisbon - with cafes and restaurants around the corner.