A welcoming and relaxing stay in a quiet Barrio Alto street. Luis, Diego and the team are all kind, service-minded and attentive – a very loveable gang. The flat was very well taken care of, with quiet air condition (this is not a given in Portugal, believe me), and fresh bread delivered on the door every day for a simple breakfast. Not all the flats have french balconies, so I'd drop them a note if this is essential.
Some Barrio Alto streets are a rowdy mess every evening (much to the dismay of some locals), but the Zuzabed house is thankfully a couple of blocks away from all this, with some lovely restaurants right outside the front door.
In case you have a late return flight you can drop your luggage off at their guest house, which is secure and have all the essentials amenities. Very practical. The Zuza team even arranged for a taxi to the airport – essential unless you're just dying to traverse Lisbon stairs with armfuls of suitcases in 30˚C.