marias flat has an amazing view over the whole city. i think you can choose, living in a flat downhill and not having that kind of view, or living uphill what takes little more effort to reach. the tram 28e takes you pretty close and it is a beautiful adventure to use this line. down to alfama it is a short walk where you have lovely restaurants and alleys to walk through. candida waited for us patiently, as we came later then expected. the flat was clean and had enough space for our little family. even so there is public transport, i recommend to have feet that can carry you :-)