This unit is a basic apartment that stays relatively cool in the hot days. If you are simply looking for somewhere to use as your base and you plan to be out all day and evening, the flat is more than fine for that. However, if like us you want to make some meals at home or come back to escape the intense heat, or simply enjoy some time in your holiday apartment, you might be better suited elsewhere. It is a basement flat which keeps it cool but means you don’t get much light and can’t absorb the atmosphere - eating dinner in there you could be in any random street in the world. There is also a horrible smell from the drain outside which intensifies in the morning and evening which lots of reviews do seem to mention. The area is reasonably quiet and there are good transport links, and the main spots of Lisbon are a walkable distance. Check in was easy and 11am checkout was nice!