Beautiful neighbourhood with a beautiful welcome.

The hosts - simply the kindest, most genuinely-warm hearted hosts you can hope for. We had requested an early check-in which Rita and Henrique were happy to accommodate.

For our arrival, they sent us 4 detailed journey options to reach the apartment. They had a map of the city ready for us when we arrived at the apartment, and they both took 30 minutes to mark it off with where we should go based on our preferences. They further left us some nespresso coffee and a nice bottle of Portuguese wine to taste. I am personally a vegetarian, and on our second night, Henrique sent me 4 great options to go to within walking distance. For our departure, they had booked us a taxi to leave at 4:00 AM. Simply the best hosts we have had to date while travelling.

The apartment - Completely renovated 1.5 months ago with modern-flair and simple flair, with all the necessary amenities, meticulously cleaned. When I say meticulous, I think it may be a slight understatement. There was not a speck of dust to be seen in sight. It is a warm, well-designed, very functional and comfortable place to say. When you walk in, your first impression is that it took a lot of time and effort to plan the design-layout of this apartment, and that you are quite lucky to stay there.

Location - ideal. You cannot find better in Alfama.