We enjoyed our stay and being in the central area of the Alfama festival. It was great fun watching all the booths come together for the festival and then be able to take in all the food and drink when it finally started!
Rute picked us up from the airport, which was very kind of her, and helpful in getting us to the apartment, as it would have been confusing to get to alone for the first time.
We would have enjoyed a little more direction, as the area is large and we were not at all familiar with Lisbon. A map left in the apartment would be a nice touch:)
The bedding and towels were very clean and we appreciated the cozy beds:) but the cleanliness of the rest was a bit of an issue for us. The floors were quite dirty and there were areas with a lot of dust. If the cleanliness were to be dealt with, it would be a perfect stay.
As mentioned before, there are winding alleys and steps to get to the apartment, you can’t be dropped off there. And the steps up to the door once inside are very steep, so plan accordingly. And it should be noted you have to walk through one of the bedrooms to get to the kitchen and bathroom. So if you are a light sleeper, this may be an issue for you.