Abel and Odete's place is where you will want to be if you want to stay right in the actions of Alfama. Located extremely close to the train and metro station, it is easy to get to by public transit. One thing to not though, if you have a luggage larger than a carry-on, be prepared to be lifting it up the stairs as there is no elevator to the apartment. In the middle of August with the busting sun it was quite a sweaty initial trip getting to the apartment. But after that everything was perfect. Even the people and the shop owners on the neighbourhood streets are very friendly and helpfully. It was a lovely stay!