The building is old and the stairs are very steep with 49 steps to the apartment. However the view from the balcony was worth it. While the apartment is old fashioned it is typical of what one should expect in Alfama. and is very comfortable. It would be possible to fully self cater there but we just had breakfasts. The 28 bus passes outside as does the 737 to the castle of Jerome. We had a lovely meal ,in Bruno’s restaurant below, the first evening.
Bruno kindly stored our luggage on our last day, as we had a late departure.