The accommodations, despite being situated in an older and difficult-to-navigate part of town, were deceptively charming and quite adequate. The host, Pedro, was excellent -- welcoming and helpful. Make sure, however, that the Bica funicular is operative, as it was not during our stay, and that the nearby beautiful and relaxing Santa Catarina Miradouro is open, as it was not during our visit. Thomas Kinter, Boise, U.S.A.