- I had the pleasure of staying at Sofia'a place in Alfama, and it was just as described. The location was great with water views and very close proximity to the subway (the metro with a transfer was only 35 minutes from the airport).
- The immediate area had some construction around it, but there was no noise at night. The apartment is also very close to several historic landmarks and walking distance to most of the other core attractions in the city.
- the apartment itself was bright and airy, with nice kitchen and cozy livingroom and bedroom. The bathroom was a little tight, but that's the norm in most European cities. The only minor complaints were squeaky floors and low interior lights.
- probably the highlight of the experience was my interaction with Sofia. She was a wonderful host and was very giving with her time suggesting places restaurants, bars and attractions. She was also very accommodating of my schedule. I highly recommend staying at Sofia's place.