This apartment is beautiful! If design is important to you, as it is for me, you will love it. A few things to know: It is ground level, or slightly below, so bedroom windows face the street with people walking by. But there is minimal traffic in the street, and thick curtains that black all out, as well as sheer curtains to let in light and allow privacy. The living room faces an interior courtyard with a lovely patio area which is sunny and bright. The furnishings are comfortable and beautiful, and the kitchen is fully stocked with appliances, washer, etc. beautiful bathrooms, nice towels, etc., though no shampoo or products. Absolutely spotless and in a modern building.
The neighborhood: Bairro Alto is hilly, cobblestone streets, charming. It is very central. We walked everywhere and there are literally thousands of bars and restaurants within ten minutes walk--very trendy area. The neighborhood has a lot of graffiti so initially we were concerned that it was not a good area, but came to realize that it is like Soho, NY, back in the old days. Very funky, not pristine, but happening! It felt like we were in the real Lisboa rather than a sanitized version. We always felt safe. The street this place is on is quiet, though one night there was a big happening at a bar up the road and it was noisy. Generally not an issue.
Would definitely stay here again. Loved the place!