The apartment is lovely, clean, quiet and functional. As part of an apartment complex with lifts to the underground parking lot and a doorman downstairs it felt very convenient, comfortable and safe. We walked everywhere and were glad that we could reach places on foot - although the famous Tram #28 stops just around the corner and is good fun for a late night high speed blast through the city!
We were met on arrival by Ana, who was a lovely, bubbly, friendly host and very keen to help us make the most of our time in the city. She was very kind and had some great advice for exploring the area. When we checked out she took time to ask us all about our experiences which we appreciated.
We ate out in the evenings and just used the kitchen for breakfast and snacks, but you could easily buy supplies and cook in the evenings too if you wanted. There is a little supermarket just around the corner (a few metres away from the tram stop!) The apartment also has a TV and DVD player, if you're exhausted from wandering up and down the hills and want to relax with a movie.
There is a lot to see and do in the area and if you head down towards the river there is a nice open air cocktail bar with a great view of the 25. April bridge, where you can enjoy a drink as the sun sets. Take a bus (or the train) to Belem and enjoy the waterfront and some fresh Nata pastries.
We had a lovely time and it was great to know that we could always call Ana if we had any problems. The apartment is a super choice if you're visiting Lisbon for a few nights.