If you like to get away with the crowds and explore the unique neighborhood of Alfama, Joao & Carla's place is the place for you. The location is in the center of Alfama (caveat: Alfama is a maze and it is hard difficult to navigate without google map. However, it's worthy to stay for couple of nights) Joao is very attentive to the needs of his guests and he keeps accessible communication. The apartment is modern and cozy, and it has all the amenities you need. One thing to keep in mind- the apartment is located on the first floor. You can hear the sounds from the pedestrian easily. Overall, I will recommend this place for whoever visit Lisbon that wants to take a detour from city center to Alfama.