I highly recommend staying at Bruno and Selma's apartment in the Alfama section of Lisbon. The neighborhood is wonderful: atmospheric, lively -- the oldest neighborhood in the city. And the apartment was perfectly located o a quiet street in a lively neighborhood with lots to do. The apartment was stocked with everything you would need, from coffee maker and tea kettle to cooking to local info, dishware and other kitchen yhings, air conditioning, even cookies :) Bruno and Selma allowed us to check in early, since our flight arrived at 6am. And they were so thoughtful -- when we arrived we found a bottle of champage, a rose and anniversary note (it was our 30th anniversary). What a lovely way to begin our trip!