The area is lovely. Susana has a team who helps her with the rooms she rents out so a nice man met us at a corner near our building and helped us get inside once we arrived and called us when he was nearby. Alfama is such an old village and many have lived there for many many years which gives the area a warm, traditional feel. There's a hidden restaurant and cafe in every nook and cranny up different alleys of Alfama and each place welcomes you in like family. Keep in mind the village is VERY hilly so you will get your weeks exercise in going to and from the area. Cars cannot reach the apartment door either. Night life and central Lisbon are not too too far of a walk though so we enjoyed getting the best of both worlds with our stay- central Lisbon and historic Lisbon. Definitely recommend this spot. However, the bed was pretty uncomfortable which made resting after long tour days difficult. And there were no shower amenities like soap and shampoo. But overall we really enjoyed our stay.