Plus points: the flat is presented to a nice standard, the area is great for local life instead of the tourist traps. In the flat the water was warm, the wifi worked, there are leaflets of things to do in/around around Lisbon. Nearby to the flat there are some great viewpoints, and the area has some really nice decor on the pavements and buildings. Just up the road, go to explore behind the main area (with all the road works) and you will see some lovely streets. If you need to get to Cais do Sodre station/ferry (to go to Cascais/out along the coasts) and want to get there quicker than by foot, then taxi's are only c.6euros and there are plenty around. The castle is nearby and Alfama is easy to get to. If you want to hear proper authentic and super Fado music then book a table at "Boteco da Fa" - great quality music and singers!

Negatives: Unfortunately 1 big one - the mattress is so thin that we could feel the wooden bed slats through it... maybe it has worn out over time, but it is max 3inches thick, with no springs or foam or anything comfy, it is just a mat. It would be easy to replace - and it would make a huge difference to the quality of people's stay... trying to get to sleep was miserable for the whole week, we didn't get to feel rested at all because of it, such a shame.