Our family of four had a wonderful stay at Alexandra's apartment which is close to many great restaurants, cafés and a short walk to many of Lisbon's famous sights, including the Sé, Castelo and Praça do Comércio.
Alexandra met us on our way up to the apartment, offered help with our luggage and gave us plenty of great local advice, helping us to settle into the neighbourhood. Throughout our stay, she was on hand to answer any queries we had, replying promptly, and she also provided a great recommendation for us to store luggage nearby after our checkout (We L You).
The apartment is very comfortable and the kitchen is incredibly well appointed with anything you could possibly need to cater for meals at home. It overlooks a lovely square which sees a bit of pedestrian traffic during the day, but the double-glazed french doors provide excellent insulation for an afternoon siesta. Some may find the Fado from the bar next door to be noisy, but we loved it, flinging open all the doors and lapping up the soulful sounds and the heartfelt applause. If you like to go to bed early or are a light sleeper, bring earplugs for the nights it's open. Sadly for us, that was only one night during our stay, we would've gladly listened to it every night! The mornings are blessedly quiet and tranquil until about 9am or later.
The Alfama district is a real treat, with a myriad of snaking alleys and very little motorised access – the perfect place to wander about and discover new treats around every corner – and I highly recommend Alexandra and Pedro's property to base yourself for a trip to Lisbon.