Amazing time in Lisboa at Gonçalo's apartment in Alfama! First thing's first: our host Gonçalo went above and beyond to welcome us and make us feel at home. He met us at the train station and even pulled my 40 pound suitcase uphill to the apartment! The building has an elevator so taking luggage up was a snap. After that we took the stairs, well lit and only one flight. Once there he took the time to explain everything about our new home-away-from home and tell us about some must-see sites and offered great restaurant options. He even invited us to dinner with a few other traveling groups but we were in Sintra that day and unable to attend. The apartment sits on a hill in what we felt was the perfect location to stay - Alfama. Very old and beautiful area if Lisboa making you feel like one of the residents (but convenient to everything). We came upon Monastery of São Vincente de Fora, just a little uphill behind the apartment which we enjoyed (amazing church-museum-monastary with amazing views from top of church. Small fee and well worth a visit!) Sant Jorge Castle is also easy walking distance. The apartment was our favorite (we also stayed in Paris, Madrid and Barcelona) and also very clean and comfortable. Two separate bedrooms at the back, each with a French door leading to a lovely deck. Plenty of space to unpack. The front is a very spacious living area. A fully equipped kitchen is at the entrance. The living area also has two French doors and small balcony to enjoy the sites and sounds if Alfama. You can see the water and cruise ships. Gonçalo left a lovely bottle of wine for us to enjoy along with the most amazing God-cakes (he has a special favorite bakery that makes these delicious Portuguese delights!) he made sure the apartment was equipped with laundry detergent, paper towels etc. All the small things that are so appreciated. He even left us bottled water. Thank you! Alfama is very lively but we the double-glazed windows assured us sound sleep. Another perk which was one of the reasons I chose this apartment is a portable wi-fi! Lisboa was the only city that we explored and never took a wrong turn! Thank you Gonçalo!