I had a wonderful time in Sandra & Sofia’s flat and they were the perfect hosts - they very kindly left me some food so I could have a snack as soon as I arrived, and they were full of useful information about where to go and what to see. The flat is spotlessly clean and stylish, and in a perfect location, away from the busy tourists areas, but with easy access to Alfama (the old quarter) and Belem (which has a beautiful monastery and other attractions). There is also a brilliant deli/cafe two minutes away, great for breakfasts and stocking up on delicious food, and it’s 15 minutes away from the Timeout foodhall and market, which has every kind of takeaway food you could want as well as fresh fruit, veg, fish etc. There was some noise from nearby building works in the day time, but it always ended by 5pm which is when I usually got back from sightseeing. I hope to come back to Lisbon and if I do I will definitely stay here again.