We had a very very memorable stay at the apartment and the views are just totally breathtaking! Waking up to a gorgeous winter sunrise every morning just set the tone for the day. The apartment is on top of the hill, very close to the Castle so you must be prepared to walk up and down steep landscape. We are used to hilly areas so it was no problem for us. We got a chance to live like locals, buying groceries from the store down the way and bringing in the new year at the castle grounds.
Paulo is a great host and has very extensive recommendations on his map which are super helpful. We strongly recommend using his apartment as a base, especially if you’re interested in exploring the Alfama area. As you will soon find out, Lisbon is a pretty small place and it’s easy to walk everywhere! :)