Don't always go by first impressions. Initially, the area seemed a bit seedy with one corner in particular being a point of refernce for us and affectionately called pimp corner. There was no need for alarm with a mix of locals and tourists about and it is quickly apparent that this is sadly an area under rapid gentrification. One morning, I watched from the window as a friendly elderly lady tried her little English with two young travelers. Due to renovations in the building and next door, the entry stairs are very dusty and dirty but this does not reflect the new, clean apartment within. It is just out of the main tourist areas but an easy walk (if you call the hilly terrain of Lisbon easy). We caught ubers a few times (super easy) but walked everywhere and I was travelling with my daughter and 83 year old mother. The stairs are steep to the second floor but not as steep as some apartments I've stayed in. It can be a bit noisey but relative to other cities and parts of Lisbon, it's not too bad. There is a terrific cafe/bar/restaurant (great coffee) called O corvo and next door to the cafe, two artisan workshops with one being a contemporary ceramics studio with works for sale. Be warned the taxi from the airport initially refused to drive us to the door but I pointed to my elderly mother and the driver reluctantly looped up and around and got us to the door. Where the driver initally wanted to leave us meant walking up a lot of stairs with luggage. An uber driver told us they don't like taking their old cars up the hills. I would highly recommend staying here.