You will love this modern apartment in Alfama! Beautiful view of the river and the city; great location; loved coming back to our apartment after a day of touring. Balcony, yes as everyone has described, very skinny...but we enjoyed nonetheless. Hosts very accommodating arranging airport transfers, early check-in and very responsive to questions. There are stairs -- just like everywhere else in Lisbon! Four of us were very comfortable. Can't say enough nice things about this special place!