We had an amazing time at Lagares 38 and Andre is a fantastic host. He welcomed us with great communication and exceptional hospitality right from the start and had a lot of local knowledge and tips to share with us. The apartment is clean and cosy to stay in with good amenities (the coffee is good!) and with excellent views of the castle and in close proximity to one of the best miradouros (high view points) in Lisbon, Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere, which is the perfect place for a romantic sunset. It's situated in Mouraria, which is the old Moorish part of town and very close to Alfama, Lisbon's oldest district.
Another reviewer said here that she worried for her security as the area is a "poor neighbourhood" but it's totally safe, we never felt threatened once and the local people are very friendly. Furthermore, one of the interesting things about Lisbon itself is its diversity. There is a lot of crumbling architecture all around the city and some of the most imaginative graffiti and startling murals you will see anywhere in the world, which is absolutely part of Lisbon's poetic charm and creative spirit. There's nothing crumbling about Lagares 38, however, which we found stylish, clean and cosy.