What a terrific find! We loved everything about Sara's apartment - it is within walking distance of a large portion of what we wanted to do in Lisbon. Bairro Alto is THE place in Lisbon for nightlife, so if you are interested in night life, this area is where you want to be.

The apartment has plenty of room to relax - we were there for 6 nights, and I felt right at home, could have stayed for a couple months! There are lots of windows - 4 open to small balconies so you can look out on the street. The kitchen is fully equipped (and there are at least 4 small grocery stores within 3 blocks) but with all of the restaurants in the neighborhood, you certainly don't need to cook!

Some people may not like the noise of the people in the street, but we found we could leave the living room windows open, close the windows in the bedrooms, and slept without difficulty. To be sure, if you don't like/are afraid of young people who are drinking, this isn't your neighborhood, but if that is what you are into (or like us, you aren't worried by it) this is the place to be.

Sara met us at the apartment when we got to Lisbon. She showed us around the apartment, how to use things etc. She told us about where a few things in the neighborhood were located (restaurants, grocery stores etc). She had some teas and biscuits there to enjoy.

She was very nice, her apartment was great, the location was fantastic - I will stay there the next time I go to Lisbon!