I stayed with Mariana for 4 days and at the end of each day I was so happy to walk up the dark wooden stairs spiralling up to the top floor and my lovely calm room away from the crowds and hustle and bustle. the room is spacious and simple and set back from the family rooms. There were shutters to cut out the light and traffic and I slept well. Mariana is charming and friendly and gives good advice on what to see and do. The iconic Tram 28 passes on the corner of Rua Maria and the metro and buses are a short walk away. But you can walk anywhere in central Lisbon from the Rua Maria. Not a touristy area.