Alexandre's apartment is perfect; the only bad thing about visiting was that we had to leave! The apartment is spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, and the kitchen is very well equipped. We had breakfast with the shutters open and the sun streaming in each morning which felt like bliss.

We didn't meet Alexandre in person (maybe next time?) but his friend Esmerelda met us at 3am at the front door with such a warm greeting that the stresses of our delayed flight instantly felt a world away. We communicated via email with Alexandre a couple of times during our stay and he always replied very quickly and was hugely accommodating.

The location of the apartment was ideal for us; really close to the hub of bars and restaurants in Bairro Alto but on a peaceful street in a quiet and secure building. We explored all of central Lisbon on foot from the apartment (to make up for all the Pasteis de Nata we were eating!) but the apartment is ideally located for public transport, especially Tram 28 which has a stop a 2 minute walk away.

All in all, we had a fantastic stay and can't wait to return. Thank you so much Alexandre!