I stayed in Lisbon with a very good friend for nearly a week and we chose Nuno's place because we liked the comments in the other reviews. It was the best decision we could have made. Nuno is a great host; he's friendly, flexible, forthcoming and very resourceful. Although I made a mistake during booking, it was easy to find a solution with him. We've slept in both of his flats and both were cosy. Moreover, all the tips Nuno gave us were perfect so that one reason why we've spent such an amazing time in Lisbon was the fact that we could trust him blindly. Regarding the location we can only recommend choosing the Bairro Alto/Jardim do Principe Real area because it is very authentic and a good base for exploring the city. There are many cafes, restaurants and shops around the flat so that you will feel quickly at home here. Plus, Bairro Alto is the place to go out in the evening and it is handy to live close to it. We have been walking on foot for days through Lisbon and at the end we said that we would want to live in the area of Principe Real, if we were to move to Lisbon. Alfama and Chiado are also extremely beautiful, yes, however they are also more touristic. All in all we can only recommend Nuno's place.