Jorge was easy to contact and emailed us during our stay to give us some advice of what to do and see how we were. His cousin Manuel met us at the apartment and showed us around. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine, some cheese and bread, as well as some extras in the fridge which was very much appreciated and enjoyed! On meeting us in the evening, Manuel suggested a place for us to get some dinner which we loved. Both Jorge and Manuel were very friendly and helpful, and helped to store our luggage on our last day after check out.

The apartment is beautifully decorated, dressed with some unique furniture, as well as being nice and bright inside. There is an outside terrace area, which was a nice surprise. Although the apartment is slightly smaller than it looks in the photos, it has everything you need and is more than enough space for a couple. I would just note that is at the top and you have to climb up a number of stairs, despite this we managed with our large luggage, although it may not be ideal for everyone.

The apartment is very central and situated in an area with lots of bars and restaurants, which gets busy until the early hours in the morning. (You can hear the buzz and excitement from the bedrooms, although it did not interfere with our sleep.) We spent most of our time out and about exploring the city, either by foot, tram or taxi. The famous 28 tram can be accessed just down the road, and you can walk to the water front and main shopping areas easily. All in all, it is a fun and vibrant area to stay and a perfect base. I would recommend Jorge and his apartment to anyone looking for a central place to stay in Lisbon.