At first we were shocked by the amount of graffiti in Bairro Alto but soon realised it is indeed a shame that it is a problem in most of Lisbon. The apartment is great and Joana provides lots of advice and little extras. We stayed from Thurs to Sunday and had a restful sleep every night. With the Windows closed we did not hear any noise. Of course during the day with the Windows open there is street noise. We thoroughly recommend a walking tour of Lisbon with Chill Out tours and a day trip to Sintra and the coast with "we hate tourism tours" if you want a truly enjoyable authentic experience. The apartment is well located close to the centre of town.