What a lovely place! Ample room. Beautifully appointed. Typical Portugal simplicity homey class. Mornings and evenings overlooking the basilica. Open the windows for a great view over the city, river and to enjoy a nice breeze. We visited during a record breaking heat wave and found the fans and windows we adequate to cool the apartment. The kitchen is charming and well equipped for the basics. We cooked several breakfasts and had coffee before going out each day. Whatever I looked for I easily found. Laundry was a cinch. One of the bedrooms was well stocked with guidebooks and pamphlets. Couldn’t recommend it more. There is a short flight of stairs to an elevator that takes you up three levels, then it’s another two flights of stairs to the apartment. This wasn’t a problem for me at all but my 80 year old mother found it a bit challenging. This city is best experienced on foot and is hilly. I don’t think the apartment is any more challenging to access then the rest of Lisbon.
It’s a short walk to great modern and traditional restaurants. The park down the street is very pleasant. Walk a mile or so to many of the other boroughs. The trolly is a block away and takes you into the heart of the downtown district. Staying in Estrela vs. other parts of the city provides the visitor the chance to dip into busier parts then return home to a more tranquil neighborhood. You will not feel surrounded by tourists. On your block is a small market, a cool barber shop, a very good traditional restaurant and a bakery with pastries as good as any in I found in the city.
The host was very responsive and courteous. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did.