Marisa was a great host and took good care of us. She arranged transportation to and from the airport, gave us a tour of the neighborhood, helped us with Viagem card, did our laundry, left us homemade pumpkin jam, and set us up with a great tour guide who drove us to Sintra and was happy to divert to show us the coast of Portugal.

The apartment is comfortable and we found it quiet at night. It's next to a cathedral that survived the 1755 earthquake, so stop in if they open the doors.

We liked staying in the Alfama. From the apt, it's a 5 minute walk up the hill to the grocery store, several good restaurants, and to a nice outdoor spot for a glass of vinho verde next to Graca cathedral. It's 3 minutes from the Portas dol Sol tram stop, and if the trams are full, it's about a 25 minutes walk home from Rossio.

Our first trip to Portugal was a great experience, and we're looking forward to a return visit. Obrigado Marisa!