Overall, I loved staying here! The reviews were accurate. The apartment is located perfectly and it was very easy to walk around. Plenty to see and do in the area. It's a very active party street but you can't really hear outside noise. It was clean and a great space for one person.
Some of these things have been mentioned before but I'll share them again from my own experience.
-Because of the location you will hear some noise. I mostly heard it from the people upstairs. It's not overwhelming but if you want complete silence (like a suburb), this will not suit you. Not a lot, if any, street noise.
- there is a slight smell from the drain (someone else noted this) that appears sometimes because of sewage in the area. It's noticeable but not overwhelming and cannot be helped.
-The apartment is VERY clean!
-The restroom had great counter space.
-There are several full length mirrors and the lighting is perfect! It makes it very easy to get ready day or night.
- Getting there- and I think this is very important if you have multiple suitcases and are a solo traveler as I was.
The street is a one way street that Ubers are not allowed to come down because of the law BUT taxis can. I didn't know this until leaving and tried for a while to get an Uber to pick me up in front of the door because I had a very large suitcase plus a carry-on. The large one was too heavy for me to carry down the hill (not a long hill but a hill) to the main street. The kind people at the business across the street instructed me about the law and called me a taxi who came right to the door. If you will rely mostly on Ubers please note that you will always have to walk down to the main street for them to meet you.
- This was also mentioned before, but it is a 3rd floor walk up that is technically on the 4th floor since the ground level is not considered the first floor. Many steps. Two sets (one small) per floor. Walking them everyday was not a challenge but the suitcases as a solo traveler were, but I just took my time and moved slowly. Luckily, you will only have to do it twice.
-Joana and Joao are very responsive and very helpful! I loved visiting Lisbon for the first time and being hosted at their apartment.