Our stay at Alfama Photography Studio II was the highlight of our visit to Portugal! We were hosted by Maria and Joao for 4 nights in their stylish and beautiful apartment and we enjoyed every second of it! The cosy apartment is located on a picturesque side street in the heart of bohemian Alfama, very convenient for exploring the area as well as the city and beyond. The nearest train station Santa Apolonia is 5mins away, providing superb connections to various locations and there are also plenty of buses near the station connecting with the rest of the city. The Lisbon’s main square is a pleasant 20 mins walk away. The apartment had everything we could wish for, starting from excellent wifi to well stocked first aid kit. Our stay was in hot July but the temperature inside the apartment was very nice and comfortable, thick walls provide good insulation from the heat hence very few rental accommodations have air conditioning in Alfama and while hesitant at the start we now know it is not required. Plenty of grocery shops, cafes, tapas places, restaurants and fado venues in the area contributed to quirky atmosphere and true experience. Maria was very helpful in sharing her local knowledge, suggesting restaurants, places of interest etc. she even gave us a map with approx. 20 marked on it destinations worth a visit which was very helpful. I won’t mention the bottle of very tasty Portuguese wine we got on out arrival, as you may not be so lucky, but it was a very nice surprise :) These four nights were the best out of our 14 night stay in various parts of Portugal and we will definitely come back! Big Thanks Maria and Joao for having us! All the best and keep up the great work you are doing!