Fabulous, central location for independent travelers who are comfortable in very safe, working-class neighborhood -- military barracks on corner. Steep stairs, but just take them slowly. Lovely elderly couple across the landing. Lots of terrific restaurants in the neighborhood or take the Metro anywhere in Lisboa from Santa Apolonia station down the hill.

We brought minimal clothes, so we used the washing machine a lot and dried our clothes on the terrace clothes lines. WiFi was terrific and easy to access. Did all our grocery shopping at Pingo Doce (just past the Metro entrance at the station).