Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay in Walter’s apartment for a little over one month. The past reviews, photos and description of the listing reflect the space truly. The Graça neighborhood is very convenient, with everything you need right around the corner, from bus/tram stops, delicious restaurants, groceries, cafes w/ irresistible pastries, beautiful lookouts (miradouros) and is centrally located to getting around the rest of Lisbon. Alfama is a short walk away, but Graça is right off the tourist path so that it feels very local. Walter is a very friendly and accommodating host, with many helpful recommendations. We felt like the apartment was well appointed for a longer stay, with plenty of storage and space to spread out, a comfortable bed, a kitchen for cooking meals no problem (although the kitchen sink is quite tiny but we made it work), and we appreciated the heater on some nights, as well as the easy system of the washer being close to the drying line outside on the terrace. We took our meals in the living room (you can sign into your Netflix account ) and used the kitchen table for working remotely, as it was comfortable for us to both spread out there and we noticed the WiFi was always very fast.
We would say the only thing to be aware of is that most buildings in Lisbon have poor insulation being an old city, and even though the apartment was renovated, Walter explained that they did a poor job of insulation between the floors. This is why he asks guests to remove their shoes because it can be very noisy to neighbors below. The building is 75% Airbnbs, and we got unlucky in that every couple that booked the floor above us often loudly argued, mostly in the middle of the night, which would often wake us up. We’d suggest ear plugs for sleeping for this reason if you’re used to quiet living spaces. Again, we recognize that this was not Walter’s fault and is simply the infrastructure of the building. Just something to be aware of. We’d definitely recommend this stay to anyone coming to Lisbon! Thank you, Walter for your accommodation.