Paulo picked me up from the airport, went on detours to give me a tour of the neighbourhood, chatted for ages with loads of handy tips - and all in Portuguese, which was great language practice for me (he also speaks excellent English of course). In other words, an absolutely exceptional Airbnb reception!!
The apartment is a perfect little pied-à-terre, with wonderful views and a highly picturesque location. It’s in a virtually car-free area and incredibly quiet, but two minutes from a very convenient Uber pickup spot, and close to public transport. I stayed in January, and I can imagine Alfama is a lot more thronged with tourists in summer, but at this time of year it’s full of charm. All in all, highly recommended.