Filipa was a very welcoming and friendly host. She emailed us a document before we travelled with lots of recommendations for things to do & see, where to eat, etc. which was much appreciated! She greeted us at the apartment and took the time to take us through a map of Lisbon and where we should go and how to get there. Her English is excellent :)

The flat itself is good value, small but with all the amenities you'd need for a stay in Lisbon. The one drawback would be the noise from the street outside - it's not a particularly busy road, but as it's cobbled and the bedroom is at the front, right on the street, passing vehicles were quite loud! We didn't open the windows as a result, so it got a bit hot at night time.

Lisbon is a fabulous city, and the apartment is perfectly located to explore all the different areas - in particular the Bairro Alto. We found some great restaurants nearby and there was a lovely taberna a few doors down called Fumeiro de Santa Catarina, which we sadly didn't visit but it looked great. It's a steep approach to the apartment from the main road, so bring your walking shoes!