We spent about a week at Rui & Elsa's Alvalade flat, and it was the perfect location for us. The neighborhood is quiet and residential. There's a grocery store a five-minute walk away. And we even found a tennis court to play on in the building's literal backyard (thanks Jose!). We cooked, we did laundry, we worked, and we took the metro into the old town for some sight-seeing. We definitely recommend this flat to couples and families looking for a relaxing place to stay.