The Alfama chic loft is the perfect base for a memorable visit to the amazing Lisbon. When we arrived the host could not have been more helpful giving us an overview of the city, recommendations on days out, the best restaurants and also a lesson in Portuguese! She also suggested a fab restaurant for us to celebrate our anniversary and even booked a table for us. The loft is one amazing (huge) space…beautifully decorated in minimal white but still retaining the historical feel of the building with exposed original beams. Views from all 5 windows are stunning and we spent hours looking out over the Sé Cathedral, across the rooftops to the Tagus River and was entertained by the Swifts and Swallows swooping by the balconies. The loft has everything you could hope for but bring your ear plugs if you are a light sleeper and like to keep the windows open as the 28 tram does make a bit of noise. The loft is in a great position being on the edge of the mazy streets of the Alfama in one direction and a few minutes walk to the center in the other. We were able to walk nearly everywhere but sometimes it’s more fun to jump on the number 28 tram to see where it takes you. Brilliant restaurants for all price brackets are close-by but the best value are the small family run places selling simple and delicious grilled fish. If you like eating out you will not leave Lisbon disappointed…or hungry! Book your visit to the chic loft in Alfama today!