Pros: perfect location in the heart of Alfama, with tram 28 stop right outside the door. Great coffee shops & places to eat nearby & easy walk to the center. Place has all the amenities you need including a washing machine for clothes, all cleverly designed in a very small space ( that was clearly communicated). The size is perfect for a couple that doesn't spend the day in the room or 1 person. Ana Lucia also met us right on time and got us situated.
Cons: There is another apartment above you & the insulation was very poor. You can hear every sound step & squeak of the above guest. The first night we were there a couple was having an amorous night where we heard everything with every loud squeak as the bed was moving on the floor. Needless to say we barely slept that night . The other issue is when you run the taps you have sewer smell wafting in the room
When we contacted the host she said to run the taps more as the smell seems to occur when it's hot & the pipes dry out. That did not help if anything the smell got worse. Looking back at previous reviews these seem to be common issues.
To sum up it's a fantastic location, small but cleverly designed space, but the poor insulation & smell made our trip harder. The host was kind enough to let us check out early & refund the difference but I feel these issues need to be better addressed.