Expert reviews
“Billing itself as the first boutique hotel in the historical Alfama neighborhood, the 42-room Memmo Alfama has a rooftop mosaic infinity pool and wine bar that both feature views over the neighborhood and the Tagus River beyond.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Lisbon.
“The Memmo, which opened in late 2013, claims to be the area’s first luxury boutique hotel. In a historic city blessed with seven hills and a river stretching for 10 miles, breathtaking views are not hard to find but few match those from the Memmo’s pool, the surrounding sun deck, and many of the rooms.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Lisbon.
“Offering an authentic taste of Lisbon, this 42-room hotel lies within the Kasbah-like lanes that make up Moorish Alfama. From its sleek terrace, with inset pool, are some of the city’s best views of Alfama’s characteristic church spires and red roofs, beyond which flows the wide Tagus River.”
What guests liked
- Great views
- Great breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Great food
All you need to know
This four-star hotel is located on 27 Travessa das Merceeiras in the famous Santa Maria Maior district where it offers guests the best in hospitality services and facilities.
The Memmo Alfama hotel provides chic room and accommodation options such as Superior Double or Twin Room, Mansard – Double Room and the Mansard Junior Suite. The hotel also offers rooms with a great view such as the Double or Twin Room with City or River View and the Double or Twin Room with Patio View.
The hotel is located in an excellent location where it offers guests a closeness to the city’s most important and famous places such as the Sao Jorge Castle which is is just a 5-minute walk away from the hotel.
The closest airport to the hotel is the Lisbon International Airport which is a 15-minute drive away from the hotel.
The hostel offers guests a daily breakfast buffet featuring tasty meals and several local and international cuisines served exquisitely and stylishly. The hotel also provides a wine tasting and sampling of the best Portuguese wines on the first floor of the hotel.
The hotel rooms are well-fitted with standard and modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi for internet access, flat-screen TV with cable channels, an iPod docking station, air-conditioning, a well-stocked minibar, a comfy seating sofa and a private bathroom fitted with thoughtful touches such as bathroom slippers, bathrobes, and free toiletries.
The hotel offers a comfy bed with 6 pillow menu option.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
30 August 2024
Hidden paradise
The hotel is a bit hidden within Alfama which gives the accomodation its charm. It has a very relaxed atmosphere and everyone there is super friendly. The view from the terrace and the pool is absolutely amazing. Just sitting on the terrace and enjoying a glass of wine while taking in the breathtaking view was one of our favourite things to do in whole Lisbon.
30 August 2024
Wonderful. Would definitely return
Staff were universally helpful and friendly. Lovely terrace with pool and view
Room was slightly small for the price. Friends had a bigger room so it’s just pot luck
29 August 2024
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location.
The hotel was beautiful with an amazing view and facilities. The location was fantastic.
I enjoyed most things. The bathrobes were too small. The rooms were also a little on the small side.
28 August 2024
Exceptional
Absolutely loved our stay! The rooftop tapas, drinks and pool were the perfect respite from the heat in the city. Highly recommend!
22 August 2024
Excellent and would come again!
Lovely design. Great staff and good facilities. The food- breakfast and lunch were great too.
The only thing was not having enough shade around the pool area and the ability to lounge there. They were having issues at the time and hopefully will be resolved soon.
19 August 2024
Very good
Staff were excellent and location was very good
Nothing, it was great
18 August 2024
Fantastic hotel
Beautiful hotel with lots of character and history. Great location. The outside area and views were amazing would highly recommend. The bar staff were very friendly and the service was great.
I had one of the small rooms which was beautiful but next time I would like to have a larger room.
13 August 2024
Exceptional
The best hotel experience I have ever had.
12 August 2024
Fabulous
Great location, close to the tram and other tourist stuff that I panned to visit. The staff was super friendly.
Navigate Lisbon’s narrow streets is always a challenge, we arrived via Uber, but the driver did not know he would be able to make a turn in front of the hotel, so we had to walk with our bags this narrow street to get there. I did not see any vegan options on the menu (breakfast).
6 August 2024
Would stay here again!
Great breakfast. Great location. Loved the pool and outdoor terrace and view.
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22 July 2024
Exceptional
Fantastic location and hotel facilities. Staff are extremely professional and attentive. Very impressed with the hotel, definitely would come back again.
21 July 2024
Fabulous
Very good service, attentive staff, tasty food (breakfast, tapas) and cocktails. Great design of the hotel and a pool with the amazing views of the old city. We also enjoyed a free guided tour of Alfama
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19 July 2024
Best place to stay in Lisbon
Location is amazing, views from hotel has to be the best in Alfama. Breakfast was very nice and the staff are outstanding. I was very impressed with the service throughout Lisbon, would definitely come back.
Pool could have been bigger 😉
17 July 2024
Perfect location of peace in a busy city
The staff was excellent- professional, friendly, and helpful. We had wonderful recommendations and assistance.
We had to leave
15 July 2024
Exceptional
Incredibly thoughtful staff and wonderful facilities. Great walking tour each morning. Live fado was wonderful!
11 July 2024
Perfect location hotel with fantastic service and clean rooms.
Great location. Fantastic roof top restaurant. Breakfast was fantastic. Service great!
Rooms are very small.
10 July 2024
Would stay again!
Helpful staff, amazing location and rooftop has AMAZING views (as did my bedroom window!) I would definitely stay again. Free walking tour happens at 10am everyday.
Service on the rooftop can be hit and miss sometimes but not bad - I think they just get busy and forget a few things, but they're always apologetic if so. The doors when they close automatically do slam so I was woken up a few times by other people closing the door.
8 July 2024
We loved our stay at Memmo Alfama.
The hotel has a very cozy and comfortable vibe where the staff is very friendly and helpful. This extends to the ambiance on the outdoor decks and in the “Living Room” where guests felt comfortable striking up friendly conversations with other guests. The best compliment would be that though there is much to see in Lisbon, as a guest, I would have been equally happy to remain at the hotel during my stay.
7 July 2024
I would like to come back some day
The pool patio was a lovely place for a drink. It has a great view of the city and feels far removed from the very busy streets of the Alfma neighborhood
Taxis were reluctant to drive into the driveway of the hotel
28 June 2024
Wonderful home base in old city Lisbon with beautiful views and warm staff.
What a great little hotel! Beautifully designed, all the staff are incredibly warm and helpful and will go out of their way to help. The rooms are small as are many European hotels in old city centers, but very comfortable. The terrace is stunning. I come to Lisbon often and sitting in the terrace doesn’t make you feel separated from the city. Food is great and the gym is beautiful, spacious, and well appointed instead of an after thought. Will definitely stay here again. Can’t stress enough how wonderful the entire team are running the hotel.
Not much to dislike!
28 June 2024
Completely perfect!
Everything about our stay at Memmo Alfama was exceptional, from the greeting at check in to the views from the roof top bar. We booked a terrace room which was lovely with doors opening onto our own little private seating area - and the view was breathtaking! We ate at the hotel on our first evening and the food was excellent - as were the breakfasts each morning of our stay. The staff team were, without exception, friendly, welcoming and really efficient and worked hard to make our stay enjoyable. The location of the hotel was perfect - we walked everywhere and found excellent restaurants within easy walking distance. We would definitely stay at Memmo Alfama again and have already recommended it to friends.
27 June 2024
Good vibes in the centre of Lisbon
Amazing location, very welcoming staff, cosy rooms with a nice view and overall good vibes.
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17 June 2024
Fabulous
Great location and lovely bar area.
You can't really lie by the pool in your swimmers as you would expect if there is a pool.
16 June 2024
So fun, chic, convenient and enjoyable! Thank you!
Roof top, location, decor, breakfast, staff!
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Hotel facilities
Services
- - Room service
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Car hire
- - Concierge service
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Parking
- - Parking garage
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
6 September 2024
We very much
Great location, rooftop bar with fabulous views, very nice and helpful staff.
Room a little small