Abel and Odete were excellent hosts and very communicative throughout our stay to assist us with any queries that we had. It's the best stocked kitchen I have encountered - if you wanted to cook you will find herbs, olive oil etc. Alfama is an experience itself - you live among the locals in close promixity in a labyrinth of cobblestoned alleys. So in rare circumstances, you may hear your neighbour having their dinner and some singing! That in itself, is a worthwhile experience. There are plenty of restaurants (some with Fado singing) and cafes nearby but no noise disturbance from these establishments. Abel and Odete are people we would love to have as hosts anytime and anywhere in the world.