Memmo Alfama Hotel Lisboa

2 Days in Lisbon

"Provides one of the best views of the Tagus river. The hotel offers a good combination of natural beauty and contemporary design and architecture." - The MICHELIN Guide

"The first property in Lisbon’s Memmo chain of boutique hotels, Memmo Alfama set the tone when it opened in 2013, with 42 rooms outfitted in crisp, clean-lined furnishings and a neutral color scheme of warm whites and beiges. Like its sister property Memmo Príncipe Real, the terrace offers an eye-catcher of a pool—this one lined in red tiles inspired by the rooftops it overlooks—with sweeping views of the River Tagus. While there’s no real restaurant per se, breakfast is served on a communal table in the light-filled, ground floor “Living Room,” while an array of tapas (ham croquettes, sauteed shrimp) and heftier sandwiches (salmon burger with fennel, fillet steak in pão do caco bread) can be had at the outdoor wine bar. Just be sure you’ve got a babysitter on speed dial: the adults-only property is reserved for guests over the age of 16."

Memmo Alfama, Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal - Explore & Book

"Sprawling down the hillside between São Jorge Castle and the River Tagus, Alfama has experienced something of a renaissance in recent years. Lisbon’s oldest district (and one of the few to survive the 1755 earthquake virtually unscathed), it was left almost deserted as younger generations moved to more fashionable areas. But fast-forward to the present day and Alfama has been rediscovered, its old-world charms luring a cosmopolitan crowd. It was only a matter of time before a slick design hotel moved in, too.Hidden down a cobbled street lined with orange trees, the 42-room Memmo Alfama (younger sibling of the Algarve's Memmo Baleeira) is a minimalist reinvention of a 19th-century bakery. The façade has been carefully retained so that it blends seamlessly into the jumble of terracotta roofs and whitewashed buildings, and the only clue to its new incarnation is the striking mural by street artist Vihls which adorns one wall. But step inside and you’ll find a calming oasis of wood and stone, with modernist décor that perfectly complements the original features. Arne Jacobsen ‘Swan’ chairs are dotted around an airy lounge, and the old vaulted brick bread oven has been turned into a cosy reading room. But the real jewel in Memmo’s crown is the rooftop terrace, with its shimmering infinity pool, wine bar and jaw-dropping views. Highs Ideal for those seeking romance and sophistication, with an adults-only policy and seriously stylish design throughout The views from the roof terrace are some of Lisbon’s finestFree walking tours of Alfama with wonderfully passionate guides who point out hidden treasures around every cornerWarm staff and a laid-back vibe help you feel instantly at homeThe location: the rickety yellow Tram 28 stops a few steps away, providing direct access to downtown, and an abundance of trendy cafés and shops are close by Lows Rooms are small with showers only, but they feel light, modern and freshDinner is not available at the hotel, but they do serve excellent Portuguese tapas and bar snacks during the dayThe hotel is set on a cobbled back street so can be tricky to findService at breakfast and lunch can be slow; you may have to track down staff to order Views across the river are periodically obscured by cruise ships (usually gone by early evening)" - Sarah de Vere-Drummond

Memmo Alfama (Lisbon, Portugal) 23 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"You knew Lisbon was getting hip, but this is ridiculous. The lovingly restored 19th-century building that houses Memmo Alfama could hardly be more gorgeous, the neighborhood of Alfama itself is impossibly historic and atmospheric, and the interiors are warm, welcoming, and impeccably well-composed. And that’s before you even begin to take stock of the views from the uniquely situated hillside location." - Tablet Hotels