Sofia’s place was the perfect place to call home during my month in Lisbon. At first I was a little concerned that I wasn’t in the city center, but Belem is actually the perfect location, especially if you’re going to spend an extended period of time in Lisbon. The train station to Cascais is just down the street, the bus and the tram stop just a couple blocks away, and the area is excellent for walking as the river is not far away and you can walk it for miles/kms! Sofia’s place is big and spread out, and I was able to set up quite nicely in that space. I very much felt at home and at peace while I was there. Sofia is an excellent communicator and even invited me to have breakfast with her and her friends one morning as a way of saying, “Welcome to my home in Lisbon!” I highly recommend Sofia’s place to anyone on an extended stay in Lisbon!