We really enjoyed our stay in Bairro Alto. Being within walking distance of everything was such a plus, and the apartment is as beautiful as the pictures show. We really felt at home in our 4 days there.
Having previously stayed in Alfama, it’s clear that this BA is a lot livelier, and the apartment takes you right out onto the streets where all the action is! So it can be noisy in the evenings with the windows open at the front of the place, but thankfully the bedrooms are at the back of the apartment and so are much more peaceful.