We (me, my husband and young adult son) had a very nice stay in this apartment which was clean and very well equipped for day-to-day visitor needs. Beds were comfortable, linen crisp and clean and the bathroom (small shampoos and soaps provided) was clean. Hot water and shower pressure was good. Older guests should note that the shower is above a bath which is quite high to step into. Kitchen was also clean and had everything needed for a short (or longer stay). Sitting and dining rooms were great and the TV included many channels in English.
The neighbourhood is multi-cultural and not high-end but it felt safe and provides easy access to all of the city’s main attractions, shopping and dining spots - including some great, very local eating spots that Artur & Diogo recommend. The building is on a very narrow cobbled street and the apartment is on the first floor (older guests should note that there is no lift). No real noise in the evening or overnight, so we slept well.
The start/finish of the Tram 28 line is just 5 mins away so you can be there nice and early to avoid the queues which are quite long by mid morning. There’s also a great supermarket and pharmacy in Martim Moniz Square.
Finally, it must be said that Artur & Diogo were great hosts. They greeted us on arrival, were cheerful and speedy communicators and willingly helped us book a restaurant and an early morning taxi for our trip to Oriente Railway Station for our forward trip to Porto. We sense they would have had a solution/suggestion for all sorts of requests if we had made them and they were only too happy to help.
If you are looking for great value for money accommodation and very attentive hosts, this apartment would be a good choice for you. Be prepared for Lisbon’s hilly terrain though - as you’ll be using muscles you didn’t even know you had and feeling much fitter by the time you leave!