The location is decent for exploring Alfama if you don't mind walking just a bit more than staying right in Alfama. The pros: many of the flats in Alfama are in buildings that are quite old, and this one isn't. The apartment is generally very quiet. The cons: the apartment was not cleaned well prior to our arrival; the TV and cable could use some instructions (we finally figured it out), and during an entire two week stay there was no contact or offers of linen changes, etc. We don't always expect that, but it's nice when it's offered. Once we were settled in, there was no communication whatsoever. This flat could be a five star if it were run a bit more professionally.