It was our first - but not last! - visit to Lisbon so we were so grateful for the local expertise of Rita and Henrique. Their passion for their city is evident in everything they do, sending suggestions throughout the course of our 4-night stay.
They arranged for us to be collected from the airport by the equally wonderful Nikolay, who also had great tips. Our flight was delayed for over 3 hours, but they were flexible and understanding. The complimentary bottle of wine after 6+ hours at Heathrow was much appreciated.
The apartment is located in the beautiful Alfama neighbourhood. We couldn't help but smile each time we wandered the cobble-stone streets, passing neighbours eating dinner on their doorsteps, listening to the trickle of fountains and the birdsong. The nearby lookout (where we were dropped off by Nikolay) was beautiful, and it's certainly worth making a visit there at sunrise when it's not completely packed with people also wanting to see the magnificent view.
The apartment is clean, comfortable and well-equipped with everything you'd need for a short stay, meaning you can focus on sightseeing or simply enjoying the great food on offer.
We would 100% return to Rita and Henrique's Airbnb, so don't hesitate - book before someone else does :)