The Alfama apartment is very compact but well appointed in a modern style.
Close to train, metro and buses as well as lots of restaurants, and cafes.
The area is quite hilly with cobblestoned streets so walking with suitcases can be a problem. Taxis manage to negotiate the laneways but there’s still a few metres to walk.
There is a quite steep narrow staircase up to the first floor but no elevator so not good for people with problems with mobility or carrying suitcases.
The bed is a convertible sofa but quite comfortable and easy to pull out and tuck away during the day. The area can be noisy after hours and on ‘bin night’ so it’s a good idea to have earplugs if you need to sleep.
The bathroom has a small shower recess and all other amenities.
There is a washing machine cleverly tucked under the kitchen bench and a clothesline outside on the balcony. There were wet days so we used our portable clothesline in the bathroom to save the locals a view of our ‘smalls’.
The tv has a few stations but none with subtitles in other languages.
All in all it’s a great way to live like a ‘local’.