Joana was a fabulous host responding to enquiries and then further messages very promptly and offered useful tips for getting to the apartment on arrival.

Marta, Joana's mum gave us a warm welcome despite arriving late at night made worse by a delayed flight. And the following day dropped off an iron and ironing board after we queried if there was one. Thank you!

The apartment itself is really spacious, as a couple we had lots of room! It could happily accommodate two couples for a longer stay. Very stylishly decorated, clean, powerful spacious showers, comfortable bed upstairs where we slept we enjoyed the brilliant views through the enormous Velux windows to the river. We stayed for a 4 night long weekend and so didn't use the kitchen or dining room but it would be a fabulous space for preparing and eating meals in. One small thing is the upstairs room would maybe benefit from a bit more storage space for clothes especially if you were staying longer.

The area was perfect. Only a few minutes walk to Mercado Riberia, home to the fresh market and the most delicious food hub where some of the cities best restaurants have an outpost allowing you to try lots of delicious dishes under one bustling roof. Access to Rossio, Barrio Alto etc all super easy. A really fun part of town but the apartment itself is a quiet retreat for when you do want to sleep.

I can't write a review without mentioning the stairs, the buildings original wooden staircase is quite steep and long up to the fifth floor flat. It's the one thing I won't miss about the place however it wouldn't stop me going back!

We really enjoyed our stay in Lisbon and this apartment was the perfect hub.

Many thanks Joana and Marta.