The apartment is charming, even if it lacks a real basic level of care. I love how the back window in the bedroom looks out onto a country view filled with trees and you can hear the birds and have a breeze from the outdoors--in Lisbon. The neighborhood is quiet and calm and if you peek your head out the window you can see the river. The flat is filled with good light and air flow. The price is very economical. The bus is a super short walk and easy. Graca and Alfama don't take too long by foot. That being said, you are in a food desert. All other not-touristy neighborhoods that I've stayed in Lisbon have had cafes, restaurants, little bodegas right outside one's door. Be prepared to walk and walk looking for a place to eat. There is barely anything around this flat. In addition, the flat does not have a kitchen set up for basic cooking. You really feel the lack of care or a feminine touch in everything. There was only one dish towel that had stains on it. The grout in the shower is so dirty. The wiring on the hanging light fixtures looks like a modern art wire sculpture. I had to buy toilet paper because I was only given 3 tiny roles. The place was not cleaned well. If you're sensitive to cigarette smoke --the downstairs neighbor smokes constantly. There wasn't even a tea kettle! But if you want a place that is quiet, calm and charming with good energy and light, that is also economical, it's a good place for the price. Also, the location would be excellent if you had a car. Easy place to park. Joao was kind, accommodating and friendly in all our text messages. He helped me arrange a taxi to the bus station.