Art was a great host, great communication, accommodating and friendly. He was looking out for us when we arrived as we navigated the windy streets with our suitcases. It was no problem that we were later than planned due to bus delays. He was helpful showing us the apartment and where the local shop was.
The apartment is beautiful and nicely decorated. The cute kitchen has everything you need to make supper and the shower was amazing! Better than ours at home. We slept really well on the bed. The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of the medieval Alfama, a two minute walk to the Santa Luzia square with a view and the 28 tram which takes you into the centre.
The only thing to bear in mind is that it’s easy to hear loud people who are passing the house late at night, but if you want to be at the heart of Lisbon, experiencing Alfama, it doesn’t get better than this! We were woken up a few times in the night by partygoers and what sounded like bin men emptying the bins loudly. But June is when Alfama has nightly street parties so other times would be quieter.
Would love to come back, thanks Art!