We left Sílvia's beautiful apartment in Chiado a couple of days ago after a really nice week in Lisbon. We stayed in Sílvia's apartment with our two little girls, and the apartment was a perfect and cosy base for us. The views from the balcony and kitchen window are breathtaking and hard to match, and we loved the simple and beautiful vintage interior of the rooms.

The most important feature about the apartment, however, is its location. We did not realise until after a day or two that everything you would want or need is in walking distance – even with two small children and a stroller. It made our stay much more convenient.

Sílvia was very helpful with a baby bed and a high chair for our youngest girl, and she left us a lovely local wine and fresh fruits. We followed a couple of her restaurant recommandations on her airbnb site - and the places were wondeful and served us really good food.

Lisbon is truly a beautiful and magical city, and the locals are heartwarmingly friendly and hospitable towards tourists like us.