This is a wonderful apartment and we were really comfy here. Everything was spotless, there were plenty of towels, soap, tea bags, the beds were comfy and the host helpful and responsive. The location is great, you are a road back from the main boulevard so it's not noisy, but you are close to the metro. We really enjoyed having the balcony terrace (in Feb!). There are lots of eating places nearby, including, if you turn right out of the building, Toni's (authentic local, don't speak much English) or further along, a pizzeria for less adventurous travellers. But there is a much wider choice if you walk 5-10 mins. We didn't mind the stairs up, it was a good excuse for eating vast amounts of seafood, pastries etc! Getting the ascensor da Gloria at the end of the street is must to admire the views, well worth it when the city is lit up in the evening.