Joao place is amazing, it is a very stylish apartment on the second floor (no lift) with good wifi, a very comfortable bed and a great terrace which was so nice to have breakfast on or just chill with the bottle of wine that João so kindly left for us. Just be aware there is a bar below the apartment and all around. We arrived on a Thursday and it was very noisy until 4am, but we bought earplugs the next day and it was not a problem then Saturday was quiet. It’s very central and the funicular is very close if you don’t won’t to walk up the hill. João is a fantastic host, he left work to meet us for an early check in, then sent through a list of restaurants, rooftop bars and things to see. Check out was at 11 but we could leave our bags at the apartment until 2.30 if needed. I would certainly recommend João’s apartment.