Sonia's apartment was clean, modern and had all the essential amenities required for a wonderful week long stay, not to mention an incredible view of the Palácio de São Bento (Portugal's parliamentary building).

The area itself at first glance is quiet but with a little research we quickly found there are plenty of highly rated restaurants in the area. Special mentions to Churrasqueira da Paz (a very authentic and cheap place to eat) and Nannarella Gelati alla Romana (wherein we found ourselves almost every evening).

The apartment is a 10 minute walk from the nearest metro, Rato, however the famous 'tram 28' stops very nearby and is in fact probably the most convenient means of getting to the city centre/ Chiado area.

Sonia was a very hospitable hostess and very kindly waited for us despite our delayed flight and subsequent lateness. Sonia let us know that if we needed anything she worked only 10 minutes away and was happy to help.

We would highly recommend the use of Sonia's flat and would have no hesitation in staying with her again if visiting the beautiful city of Lisbon again.