I was a little concerned that the distance would be too far from the central area to walk. However, it was very easy and enjoyable to walk to other areas of the city. We liked that the Alfama neighborhood is so quiet at night so we could escape the hustle and bustle of downtown. Some additional information is that the apartment is a 1st floor unit on 2 levels. The living room, kitchen and bathroom are in the first floor and the bedrooms are on the second. The front room is louder, so if you are a light sleeper the back bedroom would be a better choice. There is construction in the apartment next door and you can hear banging and scraping starting at 8am. We wake up early and are gone all day so it wasn't a bid deal. Overall, it was a great stay!