Bairro Alto was an amazing stay, and Sofia could not have been more welcoming. She greeted the 4 of us upon arrival and showed us the apartment--stocked with plenty of amenities (blow dryer, sets of towels and soap for each person, kitchen appliances). She also left us a guidebook which we used daily, laying out each neighborhood in Lisbon with a step by step list and map for touring each area. She also left us waters and sodas in the fridge and coffee. Sofia emailed me periodically to make sure we were having fun and that we had everything we needed--even offered to make us dinner reservations at one of her favorite spots.

The area of Bairro Alto is definitely recommended for people looking to have fun--the streets get filled each night with bar-goers and music. It might be difficult to sleep if you're not in on the party. The apartment was very clean and looks exactly like the photos, and the location was walking distance to plenty of restaurants, bars, and to a main part of the city (Placa Dom Pedro and Placa Figueria), where we went to catch trams to the outer parts of Lisbon.