If you’re still looking around and comparing other places, don’t. Paula’s apt is perfect. The location is on a car-free picturesque Alfama street but not so deep into the neighborhood that it’s hard to find or far from the train. There are little shops on the street above, just around the corner. I actually felt at home to cook dinner (needed a salad after too much rich Portuguese food) and to do laundry and hang it outside, Lisboa-style. The apt is flawlessly clean and thoughtfully furnished. Check in was super easy - Paula gave me the history of the place, which was a great touch and went over the map. The stairs up to the apt: these are completely typical - if you want to stay in the Alfama, that’s your price. If you have a lot of baggage, just take it easy - it’s totally doable. Don’t hesitate and book this apartment. (p.s. if you’re going out via train to Coimbra or Porto, you can take the train from St Appolonia station, which is just down the street from the apt, without schlepping to Oriente. Big plus.)