This apartment was the treasure of Alafama. The views were stunning, spanning the rest of Alfama and the Tagus river. During the evenings, the sounds of Fado would rise to the apartment creating the feeling where you were part of the nightlife without venturing outside.
A few disclaimers: this is a fourth floor walk up and the stairs are a bit steep so be careful. But all of Lisbon is essentially stairs and inclines, so after the first day, you get used to it pretty fast.
Joana was a great host! There were many books and suggestions on what to do in the neighborhood and the city in general. Joana was also open to any of our questions and suggested a few places that we can go to and should go to while staying here. Her suggestions were fantastic and we had a great time visiting places like Sintra, Nazare, and the Belem tower.
The neighborhood of Alfama is also the perfect place to stay with Fado music playing every night, narrow streets full of cafes, little stores, and history, and Castle of Saint George a quick 15 minutes away. The views from different standpoints throughout Alfama were breathtaking and staggering and you could find them around every corner of the neighborhood.
If you are coming Lisbon, this apartment is the way to go. The perfect location with the best atmosphere to enjoy the city walking around the neighborhood and in the apartment as well.