Myself and my 13 year old girl stayed in Belem for a few days while in Portugal. We liked the location because we wanted a quieter stay on the outskirts of Lisbon, and also central to travel to Rossio and Sintra. We were able take the train and bus since we decided not to rent a car. The riverfront is walkable and we used it to walk, jog and rented scooters. Rodrigo's apartment is comfortable & clean with a nice kitchen. As a mom traveling with a young girl, we felt completely safe. We would definitely stay at Rodrigo's apartment when we can hopefully return to Portugal someday!