Susana’s apartment has a great view of the Alfama district. We really enjoyed morning coffee while watching the sun rise over the Alfama and evening glasses of wine and beer while watching the light fade over Lisbon. The views can’t be beat.
The Alfama is a bustling district, and the miradouros (view points) of the Portas do Sol area are quite busy late into the evening and early morning, so there is a street noise issue for light sleepers. We were awakened at least once every night of our stay by unexplained banging from outside the apartment or noisy revelry. But that, unfortunately, is a side effect that comes with staying in a popular area. Overall, the location of the apartment is fantastic.
If you want to cook full meals, that could be difficult in this apartment. There were adequate plates and glasses for eating things brought in from outside, but cooking a full meal with no oven and limited cooking utensils could be a problem.
Susana provided great directions for the check in process, which could not have been simpler. She also provided restaurant recommendations for the area. The furnishings, like many AirBnBs, can be described as “IKEA modern,” but don’t come for the furniture… come for the neighborhood and the view. Because of lots of steps (both inside and outside the apartment) and the steep streets in the area, the apartment is not recommended for those with mobility issues or serious health conditions.
We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return.