Just fyi,
The apartment was excellent! Very large with a view that was to die for!
Lots of stairs but worth it for the view.

So glad I saw this thread!

We just returned from Portugal. Stayed at the Corpo Santo Hotel. Nice central location close to all the trolleys busses and trams. I recommend the hotel--wrote more in the trip repost I started this morning.

Definity visit the Alcantara neighborhood. It has a very creative vibe - lots of startup companies and artists are based here - and it's located underneath this huge bridge (25 de Abril bridge). You'll also find plenty of quirky places to have a bite or drink when strolling around.