Alessandra’s place has the type of European flair that one hopes to experience when they take a trip to Lisboa. Yes, taxi can only take you partway. And so your luggage has to squeeze through a narrow stairway and up the 4th floor walk up. But it is an adorable space. And after seeing the rest of Lisbon, I’m truly glad we are at Alfama instead of by all the hotels and Starbucks. The metro is great. A short walk away and it’s the final stop so there are always seats. I love Auguste Lisboa for breakfast. And a dinner at Sal Grosso should not be missed. The noise in the area is loud and travels through the walls. I think a cruise ship horn kept going off from 5am on. So I would bring ear plugs just in case. Also, she has a great shower with fantastic water pressure. The best shower of my trip so far. :)