Very comfortable apartment in the heart of the old town. Rita was the perfect host- accurate arrival instructions, met us after delays with our train and provided all necessary information. The apartment has all conveniences including a full kitchen with cooking and coffee/tea facilities. Being in the old centre means there is some expected street noise including various 'fado' performances drifting across the rooftops and narrow streets of the town in the evenings. This is quite delightful with the balcony doors open and can be closed off with the doors shut later at night. The apartment is close enough to walk to many sights including the major Castelo São Jorge and Lisbon Catheral (Sé), as well as numerous largos, restaurants, cafes and two convenient mini-marts. These streets are narrow, winding, cobble-stoned, uneven, slippery and steep. This is to be expected in such an historic area and is the reason why it has such character. The area is popular in the evenings so booking a restaurant can save you waiting. We were lucky with our choices (Rita has a list for you) and several times walked in and booked a table for 45 mins later, giving us enough time for a lovely pre-dinner drink at our favourite little cafe on Largo de São Rafael, Medrosa d'Alfama. It has a warm and friendly atmosphere with lovely drinks and snacks and deserves repeat visits. In all, this is the place †o stay in Lisbon for a full experience. Thanks Rita