We had a wonderful time in Rodrigo's place in Bairro Alto. We immediately felt at home and should have walked from Baixa-Chiado as it is so close.
The area is lively but the street is very quiet and we had a lovely sleep each night.
I would recommend the Jardim João de Alcantâra for excellent views and the restaurants around Rua Baroca and Rua Norte.
We enjoyed the padaria on the corner of Misericordia and the square - although part of a chain, it seemed nice.
The local supermarket and frutaria next door but one were excellent and we needn't have eaten out.
Anything lacking from the supermarket, we found in a little shop on Travessa dos Inglesinhos.
If you are thinking about taking the Elevador da Gloria, just take it upwards as the walk is only 200m.
Reginaldo was a most attentive and welcoming host.