This is a little gem in a great location in the Chiado area of the old city of Lisbon. The decor is very stylish and, although the space is small (particularly the bathroom and kitchen), it is well laid out and is very comfortable. There is a small balcony which faces Santa Catarina church and has a view of the city. The fact that it had an outdoor space is the primary reason we selected this place above others. We loved it. Each morning, afternoon, and evening, we would sit on the balcony and eat, drink coffee or wine, read, and plan our next excursion.
YES--you will hear the bells. They are right there. But they don't ring all night--they stop by 9 or so and start again at 8 in the morning. We loved them! Sunday morning is a treat, with the bells beginning slowly with a song and then going into the full blown ringing. Awesome to watch.
One amenity that was really helpful was that they offered a portable wifi that you could take with you and recharge when back in the apartment. That really came in handy. There is also a mini washer/dryer which is handy if you like to pack light. We had a little problem with the washer/dryer and had to call Lorenco. He came right over and took care of it for us. He and Pedro are very responsive. Each time I emailed with a question, or to update them on our arrival time, we had a response immediately.
The other thing we loved about this apartment was all the windows. There are two sets of French doors and six more windows that can be opened. Although there is an a/c unit, we did not need it in September with all of the windows. But, if you are traveling in the heat of the summer, this apartment's a/c is a big plus.
This apartment is on the upper floor of the apartment building. There is no elevator so you must climb up three flights of narrow steps. For those with limited physical abilities, this may not be the place for them. For everyone else, this is a lovely apartment, well located, with responsive hosts.