Super cute, well-designed, & cozy modern apartment centrally located & surrounded by historic Alfama. Gianluca (Roberta's cousin) was a kind & gracious host, easy to communicate with & check in. Fantastic 5-star place - just giving some caveats for people who might be sensitive to various items:
- Easy, less than 10 min walk to Santa Antonia train station, making it easy to connect to trains out to Sintra (still need to go through Rossio or Oriente) or Porto.
- 3rd floor in historic building, so expect tight stairs
- Good for a couple, young family, or really close friends as mentioned in previous reviews due to thin doors to bathroom/curtain btw bedroom & living room
- For summer months when you open the windows, the nearby restaurant noise & fish smell can be strong & late (they close around 11 pm but some revelers may stick around). Closed windows work well to block this but then it gets hot, especially in the bedroom.
In general, if you prefer a quiet night, the Alfama region is the right place to be. If you're looking for more of a late-night party scene outside your door, Bairro Alto neighborhood seems more lively.