Ana's flat is absolutely spectacular. Not only is it very clean, modern, well-equipped, newly refurbished and decorated with great taste and a passion for Lisbon and Portuguese culture -- Ana is also a truly excellent and thoughtful host. You can stop looking for a flat in Lisbon: THIS is the one you want to take ;). The view is brilliant, you can see the Tejo river over the rooftops of Alfama from your bed, the sofa, the table, and even from the kitchen. The building is close to the National Pantheon, which is a great help in terms of "navigation" when you first arrive, because the streets of Alfama can be confusing at first, but you see the pantheon from almost anywhere, so it is impossible to get lost. There is a supermarket nearby in the Santa Apolonia train station, lots of fado bars, cafés, restaurants, and things to see (e.g. a flea market) in the neighborhood. The TV has several English-language channels, the sofa is wonderfully comfortable, and the kitchen fully-equipped. Ana left a few things as a welcome pack, which was very thoughtful and kind. She is very helpful if you have any questions at all. PS: The historic district of Alfama is the perfect place to get a feeling of Lisbon and from where to start you discovery of the city! As a travel guide, I can recommend "Lisbon in Pessoa", which (unfortunately) seems to be available only IN Portugal at the moment (go to Bertrand book shop).