Alfama is very hilly so you need to take your time walking around there. The area is filled with traditional restaurants and cafes so it's easy to find places to eat for all your meals. The apartment is on the third floor and the stairs are steep. The location is great and the apartment was super clean, the double bed comfortable. If you look out the living room windows to the left you can see the river and even a cruise ship. The living room is spacious which contains a long sofa bed. However, we couldn't work out how to open it out. Ask for instructions. It was plenty long for my 6'2" son and he said it was comfortable. In spite of the hard work walking to and from Alfama it is a great place to stay. It looks and feels very authentic. It made our holiday very special indeed.