The apartment is in an excelent location in Alfama with wonderful views from the little balcony. There are some great restaurants in walking distance as well as Fado places. The apartment is gorgeous inside and just the right size for a couple for a few nights. It's very clean and well decorated. It's on the 3rd floor up some steep stairs which we managed fine even with our suitcases but if not you are less agile it might be more challenging. There is a fan but no air conditioning - however even in 34 degree heat we were always cool in the apartment. We would definitely stay in Joao's apartment again.