I stayed here two nights with my mother after a long backpacking trip. Our biggest requirement was that we each wanted our own bed which is how we found Tomás’s place in Alfama. Without knowing anything about Lisbon or Alfama in advance we feel very lucky to have stayed here. The apartment was clean with just the amenities we needed, coffee, stovetop, fridge (plus many others we didn’t use!). And two bedrooms on different floors gave us each a refuge after a long trip and two long days out exploring Lisbon. Not to mention the living area which was comfortable to relax in as well. The view is lovely, the pictures don’t do it justice. We spent a lot of time in the mornings just watching the river and the boats go by, it was very calming.
As for outside - you can really walk anywhere from here. It’s close to transit and easy to grab an uber, but if you have the time and ability, you can enjoy walking the city and seeing all the beautiful artwork and tile everywhere. Alfama is a great neighborhood to visit and the perfect one to stay in. It’s lively but once you turn down the street to the apartment it’s just a neighborhood, no crazy all night bars to contend with.
Tomás was on hand to answer any questions we had or give suggestions about what to do in Lisbon. We couldn’t have had a better experience.