We thoroughly enjoyed Lisbon, and the neighborhood of Bairro Alto. Lisbon is imperfect in many ways, but that is what heightens the volume of its beauty. The roads are narrow, the sidewalks bumpy, the buildings grimy. And yet it is undoubtedly a beautiful and unique city.

Tiago was a wonderful communicator - quick to reply to any of my questions or concerns.

The Good - Location. Lively, yet quiet enough to get some sleep. Bairro Alto is a great neighborhood for night life, yet close to transit and other areas of Lisbon.

The Bad - Hot Water. Unfortunately, the hot water heater in this apartment wasn't working properly and that, in my opinion, is inexcusable. I personally wouldn't rent a place until any hot water issues were fixed. It's a basic necessity, and one that shouldn't be compromised.

The Bad - Cleanliness. It's not that the apartment was dirty, it wasn't. It's just that it didn't feel clean. It felt like it had been hastily cleaned up to appear clean. This assessment is essentially a microcosm of Lisbon itself, interestingly. Perhaps I overlooked it, but it would've been nice to know the apartment allows smoking. We don't smoke and the smell of stale cigarettes is pretty gross.

Overall, our stay was fine. But, I think I would stay elsewhere when we return.

Suggestions:

Buy a hat at A Fabrica Doss Chapeus, located in Bairro Alto.
Eat at Cantinho Do Avillez.
Grab a drink on the rooftop terrace at the Bairro Alto Hotel, the view is incredible.