This was great for our first stop in Portugal. The communication was fantastic and the location couldn’t have been better. Yes, there are many flights of stairs to get up with your luggage can be a little challenge at first, but really not a big deal. We had read not to stay in Barrio Alto because of the noise, but as the other reviews said it’s not a problem here, with the windows closed the back bedroom was super dark and quiet so you get the advantage of being right in the middle of the action without the downside of the noise. Catarina also provided us with many recommendations and tips which were much appreciated.