We really enjoyed staying in Alfama; a beautiful neighbourhood with lots of history. We visited the food market by the station where you'll find lots of tapas and great wine.

Paulo was a very helpful host, providing lots of area info and meeting us at the apartment.

The apartment is bijou and compact because it's a studio. What it lacks in space, it makes up for in character and the front room is designed beautifully. From the photos, the front looks like a terrace but it's actually a communal walkway. We still sat and had coffee there, enjoying watching the locals in the square. The mosquito net in the pictures wasn't put up around the bed so I got bitten a couple of times but nothing too bad.

There is wine in the apartment which you can buy for 3 Euros and Paulo kindly leaves a couple of complimentary coffees, after which, any additional coffee must be paid for.

We would love to come back to Lisbon but would probably pick a bigger apartment next time. However if you are not looking for lots of space & want a buzzing location, then this apartment is perfect for you.