We had a lovely 5 days exploring Lisbon from this apartment, and it was perfectly placed for walking down into the city, and very close to the beautiful Alfama area. The apartment was beautiful and suited us perfectly.
The 28 tram takes you down to the heart of the city, and is particularly welcome for tired legs after hiking around all day! It drops you really close to the apartment. The apartment is right next door to a bakery, and there are several other pasteleria nearby serving the traditional Portuguese Pastel de nata and other wonderful pastries.
Our hosts, Andrea and her husband, were wonderfully welcoming and helpful. When my wife asked if there was a hair dryer she could borrow, Andrea appeared within a few minutes with one!
One restaurant we would specifically recommend is the Chamines do Palacio (a small 16th century palace), which is just off the northwest corner of Rossio Sqaure. Beautifully cooked Portuguese dishes with attentive service. A quiet oasis in a very busy area, as they are very inconspicuous (one small sign by a gate that’s suggests the property is private), and a beautiful courtyard to sit in. It is just opposite the Igreja de Sao Domingos (12 century church) in Largo de Sao Domingos.