Although the location was in the heart of the Alfama,it is a little tricky to get to, its a closed area so only authorized vehicles can enter , make sure you use a registered taxi ,no private cars or Ubers can enter. Can be a little noisy late at night but nothing too bad. Put your hiking shoes on- its at the top of the hill! The apartment was fine for the two of us but maybe a bit small for a family. Professional maintained, more like a hotel but none of the drawbacks. Patricia was very accommodating and responsive.