Memmo Alfama Hotel Lisboa

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Why this one

Memmo Alfama sits in the middle of Alfama, the oldest quarter of Lisbon, a short walk from the tram 28 route and the river. In the 42 reviews we read for this piece, the rooftop and pool come up in 21 of them, and the staff in 25. That combination of a small pool, an outdoor terrace and a bar that works day and night is rare at this price point in the historic centre. The building is a restored traditional structure and the design is deliberate. Guests mention the rooms, the art and the traditional touches without being asked. The breakfast shows up in 19 of the 42 reviews, often described as the best of the trip. Six reviews specifically call out how quiet it is inside, which matters when you are sleeping in a neighbourhood that stays loud until late. Location scores high in 22 reviews, and the phrase guests keep using is that it is ideal for exploring old Lisbon on foot. If your plan is to walk the hills, eat in the small tascas and end the day with a drink looking at the river, the layout of this hotel works with that plan instead of against it.

What guests keep saying

The staff is the single most repeated signal, mentioned in 25 of the 42 reviews. Guests describe them as welcoming, helpful and willing to go beyond what is expected, and reception comes up often as the first good impression of the stay. The rooftop and pool feature in 21 reviews, with the view over Alfama and the Tagus described as the reason people return. Breakfast appears in 19, and location in 22, usually framed as a base for walking the old town. Cleanliness and quiet each appear in 6 reviews, and both are mentioned as positive surprises given the central position.

• staffpraised 25 / 60%

  “We loved the drinks, food and staff.”

• locationpraised 22 / 52%

  “The location to explore old Lisbon is ideal.”

• pool and rooftoppraised 21 / 50%

  “Or simply not open the pool for use.”

• breakfastpraised 19 / 45%

  “The breakfast is one of the best we've had anywhere.”

• the restaurantpraised 11 / 26%

  “contrary to the bar team who were wonderful”

• cleanlinesspraised 6 / 14%

  “Rooms were great and clean but a little smaller than I expected.”

• how quiet it ispraised 6 / 14%

  “Great location right in the middle of Alfama and close to attractions, surprisingly quiet given location in the middle of Alfama.”

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The bit the hotel does not tell you

The pool is small, guests describe it as more of a plunge pool than a swimming pool, and it is the rooftop around it that people actually use. Plan to spend the afternoon there rather than swim laps. If you book a terrace room you get direct access to the patio, the pool and the bar, which several guests say changed how they used the hotel.

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