What a fabulous apartment and perfect location! Alexandra and Vasco were the warmest of hosts - airport transfer set up with a wonderful driver, wine in the fridge. Vasco pointed the way to the local supermarket (just up the hill) - very handy. The apartment is lovelier and airier in real life.
You can not beat this address if you're here for either work and pleasure. I was here for both, as my mother-in-law wanted to come with me when I worked on my research. I would head off to the archives, and she headed down to the Praça Figueira, just around the corner. From there, I'd catch my tram or train to work, and she'd catch a tourist bus!
Easy access to the metro (Rossio or Restaurador stations) or 15E tram to Belem and Mosteiro Jerônimo-again just a block or two away. Walk a few blocks and take the train to Sintra!
The apartment is surrounded by amazing restaurants. You're a 10-minute walk through amazing sights and sounds to Praça Comércio. Out of the apartment, turn right, head to the supermarket Pinga Doce and take the lift to the Castelo São Jorge. As a runner, i had lots of fun exploring the neighborhood - awesome workouts to start the day! If you head down to the Praça Comércio, cross the street and run to your right for a nice jog or walk on the boardwalk.
Leave as much as you can at home - the apartment is stocked with coffee maker, hairdryer, at least one sturdy umbrella, and more! Washing machine works great - and the air is so dry that clothes are ready in a day or less.
Regrets? Only that more of my family couldn't come with us! We will be back to stay here or any other place of Alexandra's!
p.s. - The small bedroom that some mentioned is perfect for light sleepers. You will hear traffic in the other rooms - that's city life. But the small bedroom is pretty soundproof!