This was our first time in Lisbon and we are so glad that we stayed in Alfama. It is like a village within a city, and the area is full of small shops, bakeries, bars and restaurants run by locals. It is really enjoyable to explore the area in the day and there is always somewhere new to eat in the evenings if you don't want to cook. The narrow streets mean there are few vehicles so you can hear the chatter of people and birds instead - a lovely place to return to after exploring the city each day. This second floor apartment looks out over a church and the street, and felt very peaceful. It was really comfortable and there was plenty of space as there is a separate living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The apartment is in an old traditional building with a narrow front door and staircase - anyone taller than five foot ten will need to duck as they go up and down the stairs! Our hosts were great and responded straight away to questions, so we felt well looked after - the only thing they couldn't fix was the weather, but at least we had a nice place to relax in while we waited for the rain to stop.