We had a great weekend overall and João and his friends were communicative hosts.
The apartment can best be described as a ‘party flat’. On the positive side, it’s a big and bright apartment in a great location, the beds are very comfortable and there is a very big living space for socialising. The neighbourhood is great - historic and close to amenities and nightlife (but far enough away from the main tourist drag). It’s very clear that lots of groups have had a great time here, as we did.
However, as a result it is a bit ‘rougher around the edges’ than can be seen in the photos. This is most noticeable in the chipped paintwork, floorboards and crockery. There is also clearly a significant problem with the drains with a smell that was present from the moment we arrived which didn’t improve (as noted by others).
NB: the bunk-bed room has no external windows and one of the twin rooms can only be accessed through one of the double rooms.
Having said all of that, we had a great time and felt like we had good value for the price we paid. If a large group of you are using this as a base to sleep and shower while you explore the amazing city of Lisbon, it certainly does the job.