Flowerstreet 54

Location was brilliant. Located at the back of the building with views of the Cathedral. Only a 6-10 minute walk from most sites ... depending on the roadworks and steepness of the side streets. The apartment was like home from home. Mostly quiet - just the usual cathedral chimes (began 8am so not too early) and distant workmen drilling (again, reasonable hours). The window shutters really made it dark at night. Local mini supermarket just a few minutes walk away and open until 11pm (excellent bakery section). And a 6-10 minute walk from the Metro Station Sao Bento (useful for getting to and from the airport).

Would've been useful to have one or two high up coat hooks on the wall somewhere. Would help to dry out hooded coats after a day of rain! Also, although this wasn't a problem to us but could be to others, as there were 3 adults in our party the 3rd adult slept on the sofabed in the main living room. This we knew about and expected before we booked (and were warned about by the hosts when they saw we were a party of 3). He slept fine (after a few cushion adjustments) although I did initially have a some doubts as he is a broad 6ft and it is a 2-seater sofabed. I doubt it would take 2 adults comfortably. But not a problem to us.