A bit intimidating at first, I quickly learned to appreciate the quietness of the neighborhood. It's a little "off the path" but not too far from some of the more busy areas for food, drinks, groceries, and pharmacies.

I personally didn't spend too much of my daytime at the apartment, but it was very nice to be able to explore the region from this centralized location and have a quiet little spot to retreat to at the end of the day and rest - including opening up the windows to the baloncy and enjoying a nightcap just taking in the fresh air.

This location provided easy walking to the riverfront, Alfama, and the subway (which is really efficient to get you just about anywhere, including regional trains and the airport) and provided (from a tourist's perspective) a very non-tourist, authentic feel for Lisbon.