Sandra and Joao’s apartment was a real oasis of calm amid the craziness of Lisbon. The roof terrace and decor of the apartment were stunning and all of the little touches like laying on food and drink for when we arrived and giving us some really useful tips about where to eat and how to get around made us feel very welcome.
The apartment is up three flights of stairs so I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone with mobility issues that would make it an issue, and is a reflection of how people with mobility issues may find it more difficult to get around Lisbon generally (it’s very hilly obviously).
The apartment is well appointed with a bus stop at the bottom of the road, a number of supermarkets nearby and some really lovely places to eat. We had Brunch at La Boulangerie and it set us up very nicely for a day of hiking around the city.
Alfama is a scenic half an hour walk away and Bairro Alto is 20 minutes by bus.
The highlight of our stay was dinner at KOB (Knowledge Of Beef) and if you can get a table I would highly recommend it and it’s on the 727 route which leaves from the bottom of the road.
There are probably other places to stay that are more in the thick of it, but none so stylish and comfortable as Sandra and Joao’s apartment.
Sandra and Joao were always quick to respond to any questions we had and I would stay at their beautiful apartment again when in Lisbon.