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Hotel · Lisbon

Memmo Alfama

A design-led boutique hotel tucked into the Alfama lanes, famous for its red infinity-edge plunge pool and river-view terrace.

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The verdict

Worth the stay for…

Great for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
  • Romantics
  • Anyone here to unwind
Depends
  • History & culture buffs
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and couples; not for families with kids.

The location trade-off

What you're near — and what you're not

Walkable
  • Alfama lanes & Fado houses (immediate)
  • São Jorge Castle (uphill, ~10 min)
  • Sé Cathedral (~10 min)
Cut off from
  • Chiado & Bairro Alto (~20 min)
  • Hilly walking and stairs everywhere — hard with mobility limits or big bags
Rooms & rate

What you're paying for

Compact, contemporary rooms; the river- and terrace-facing rooms are the ones to request. The shared terrace and red plunge pool are the property's signature spaces.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The terrace and small infinity pool over the Alfama rooftops are among the most photogenic hotel views in Lisbon, and the location is deep in the city's oldest quarter.
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Alfama's steep, car-unfriendly lanes mean luggage gets a workout on arrival and it's a climb back uphill from the riverside.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A romantic, design-forward stay; the terrace at sunset is the reason to book.

  • Solo

    Intimate and characterful, right inside the most atmospheric neighbourhood.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
€220–380 / night
Last verified
2026-06-17
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