Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel, Lisbon
Expert reviews
“In 2015, Dutch hospitality dreamer Heleen Uitenbroek turned a ruined 15th-century palace into Lisbon’s latest luxury sleeps at this 19-room bastion of style. Airy and awash in light pinewoods and contemporary art, her exquisite attention to detail is everywhere.”
“The finest small boutique hotels have the finest locations. This is certainly the case for Santiago de Alfama – Boutique Hotel betwixt Lisbon’s medieval São Jorge Castle and Miradouro de Santa Luzia viewpoint in the city’s ancient Alfama district.”
Won the CN Johansens Award for Best Urban Hotel in 2021.
What guests liked
- Excellent staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Great breakfast
- Boutique style
All you need to know
This five-star hotel located on 10 a 14 Rua de Santiago in the Santa Maira Maior district is the embodiment of luxury and style. Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel offers world-class services to tourists and travelers visiting the city.
The hotel is located in an excellent location where it offers guests a closeness to the city’s most famous and exciting places while its proximity to the major transportation system makes it the perfect departure spot for travelers looking to get all the excitement and adventure the city has to offer.
The famous Sao Jorge Castle is just an 8-minute walk away from the Santiago de Alfama while the lively and bustling Pombaline Downtown is just 500 m away from the hotel.
The famous Bairro Alto district and its shopping area are located within a 20-minute walk away from the hotel premises while the Terreiro do Paco is just 800 m away.
The nearest airport to the Santiago de Alfama is just 7 km away.
Amenities such as free Wi-Fi for internet access, flat-screen TV with cable channels, air-conditioning, wardrobe, and a private bathroom fitted with thoughtful touches such as bathroom slipper, bathrobes, and free toiletries.
The hotel provides the comfiest bed and pillow menu suitable for a good night’s rest.
The hotel restaurant is the best place for guests to enjoy and sample several varieties of local and international cuisines, served exquisitely and in a stylish setting.
Enjoy the best of Lisbon in the Santiago de Alfama.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
19 July 2024
We had a wonderful, 45th anniversary getaway.
Classy, comfortable, and clean. Convenient, beautiful location, amazing staff.
17 July 2024
Best stay of my trip to Portugal. Gorgeous place, wonderful staff!
Incredible room, facilities and food. Staff were amazing.
Nothing - it was perfect.
14 July 2024
Unforgettable
The location was outstanding the pillows and mattress were heavenly !
The service at the restaurant was very slow and they forgot our order on two occasions !
10 July 2024
Exceptional
Exceeded our expectations. Will be retunring.
5 July 2024
Fabulous
Beautiful renovation of historic building.
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2 July 2024
Boutique Hotel Bliss
Stunning hotel with spacious rooms and delicious breakfast!
2 July 2024
Awesome stay!
Beautiful, well located, really special in terms of architecture. Loved the staff
26 June 2024
amazing amazing amazing
It was the best hotel I have ever stayed in, and I have stayed at many Ritzs. The staff was amazing. I was very sad to check out The food was so good. Thank you guys for everything
19 June 2024
Absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend!!
Uniquely small and amazing food!!
Nothing
1 June 2024
Gem in Alfama!
Location was outstanding. Best breakfast! Bar is beautiful and cocktails well made. Dining at Audrey’s (hotel restaurant) was wonderful. We had the scallops.
Room was a little small.
28 May 2024
Well deserved reputation as one of the best urban boutique hotels in Europe
Great room (402 Panoramic suite), great food and charming staff in a historic building (Roman roots!) that couldn’t be bettered for ambience and convenience of location between castle and cathedral.
Nothing
26 May 2024
What a truly amazing place
Everything! Location and amenities are superb
Nothing
26 May 2024
wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend.
Fantastic location in the old town. Beautiful building and decor, room was large and nicely decorated. Service was outstanding. Breakfast was very nice.
26 May 2024
A memorable experience but difficult to get to.
Boutique hotel with great finishes. Picturesque location but hard to get to.
Hard to navigate to.
23 May 2024
jntimate and quiet
The location of the hotel was perfect
18 May 2024
The hotel staff and restaurant were exceptional.
The property over all was fantastic. The staff and the breakfast were exceptional.
Did not love the location, but the location was still good.
4 May 2024
Exceptional
The hotel was beautiful and even though located in a very tourist heavy area, it was tucked away and felt off the beaten track. The restaurant had a lovely outdoor seating area, and the food and service were excellent. The staff were very warm and welcoming, going out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We were even given a free upgrade! I would highly recommend this lovely hotel.
23 April 2024
Fabulous stay, great location, excellent staff and food.
I have never been to Lisbon and booked this based on reviews knowing nothing about the area. What a surprise, it is an older small boutique hotel of excellent quality and condition. The only mark for a view is our view was of a beautiful vegetated courtyard instead of an ocean view. But what privacy and quite that offered. The service was fantastic, above expectations. We were given cheese and meat plates in the room before dinner, the food in the restaurant was fantastic, and the best part was being able to walk less than one block to the most desired view point in Lisbon, and close proximity to other things like St Joes Castle, walks, etc.
Can't say much if anything at all.
19 April 2024
Lovely hotel in a historic building minutes from the castle, restaurants and views
Beautiful historical building in a Fabulous location
12 April 2024
Great and would recommend to anybody wishing to stay in the central part of Franschhoek.
Beautiful old historical building that has been restored with great care and thought. Wonderful finishes and superb interior decoration.
The bar fridge in the room wasn't working but was quickly changed.
8 April 2024
The dedicated and friendly staff took great care of us at this beautiful boutique hotel.
Beautiful building in a fabulous location with exceptional staff
It would be helpful to provide instructions for guests who need to arrive in a rental car because the access is controlled with a code.
4 April 2024
Fredarico was wonderful & provided excellent service. This is a beautiful hotel!
Location & amenities
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23 March 2024
Impossible to beat
Excellent location. Fantastic cuisine and friendly attentive and helpful staff
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16 March 2024
My daughter and I stayed here for a long layover before heading back to the USA. It was the perfect location!
The location was perfect. The accomodations support.
I loved it all.
10 March 2024
Superb service and location
Superb service
Not advisable to arrive with own car due to lack of parking nearby and lots of traffic; although the staff was extremely helpful with helping with parking
8 March 2024
Wonderful four days at this quite exquisite hotel
Superb and varied breakfast especially the delicious granola.
Nothing
6 February 2024
Exceptional
Helpful and friendly staff. Splendid breakfast. Great place, central yet quiet.
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3 February 2024
Would definitely recommend this hotel
Good location in the middle of Alfama, but still quiet. Very nice architecture and creative interior design. Excellent beds with soft top. Spacious bathroom. Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, but in the restaurant a bit more skill training would take the experience to the next level
29 January 2024
Exceptional
The Hotel itself was beautiful with a gorgeous lobby, bar and even the lobby bathrooms were lovely! Breakfasts were superb, the staff were all friendly and helpful. The room and large bed were very comfortable. Also great to have fresh water provided each day.
Only small thing was we had hoped to get a room with the colourful tiles .
16 January 2024
Exceptional
The service was wonderful! From the reception to the restaurant. Perfect!
The rooms could be more updated, painted, and a better fan in the shower.
15 January 2024
Fabulous
Everything !
14 January 2024
Great stay in nice location. Very comfortable
Great localization, wonderful view on the water, very nice hotel, nice design.
At breakfest there was too cold, in winter there were ac working despite heating. No heating at bathroom, large bathroom but very cold.
23 December 2023
Perfect stay for our memory
The best staff and location. I was proud of that my first stay in Lisbon was here. Will definitely recommend to my friends for their next stay.
In the breakfast, the staff offered the foods in the restaurant and did not realize that each cost separately. In total, our breakfast for 2 adults became 76EUR… the taste was okay, but could inform us in advance for the cost..
18 December 2023
Loved every minute!
This is a wonderful place, in every aspect. But one thing stands out, most comfy bed ever! Fantastic place!
18 December 2023
Beautiful hotel with amazing breakfasts.
Breakfast was fantastic, the staff were amazing, so hospitable. Such a beautiful hotel.
We booked a corner room as it was just the 2 of us but the room was more suited for a solo traveller with barely enough space to walk around the bottom of the bed and completely unable to sit at the dressing table. Also, there was only one seat in the room
14 December 2023
Best hotel we have stayed at!
The hotel is charming - really enjoyed our stay! The staff was outstanding, always willing to assist and answer questions about Lisbon and the surrounding area. The restaurants were wonderful - excellent staff and great food! We ate breakfasts and dinners at the hotel. Highly recommend!!
30 November 2023
Fabulous
Great location Great staff and service Wonderful building
21 November 2023
Exceptional stay enhanced by great staff and food.
The location was great right on tram 28 stop. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. The room was lovely with great views and very quiet. The breakfast was brilliant.
Nothing, all was lovely
4 November 2023
Gorgeous hotel with gracious and genuinely wonderful staff who made our stay comfortable and fun
The breakfast was incredibly delicious with so many options. The service throughout our stay exceeded our expectations. The room was dark and quiet and beds so comfortable. Such beautiful and charming hotel.
We didn't mind the climb to get to the hotel, but some travelers should know that it is at the top of a hill coming from the city center.
1 November 2023
Exceptional
Hotel was in an amazing location. In a gorgeous neighborhood and on a quiet street but right next to a popular viewpoint of the whole city and very close and walkable to the center of the city and tourist area. Room was spacious and very clean and gorgeous with lovely views. Shower was large, everything we needed was in the room. Hotel doors are locked at night for extra safety. Upon arrival the reception gave us an amazing map with walking routes and recommendations for eating, shopping, sites that were all fantastic. While doing so they transported our bags to our room so our bags were already in the room when we went up. They had turndown service, cleaning whenever we were out of the room. Just a perfect stay. We split our visit with another hotel and this one was far far better and if returning i would only stay here.
28 September 2023
Great place to stay
Good location, great staff, super clean and comfortable and a really comfortable bed. Very quiet room- you hear no noise at all. Great place to stay, highly recommend.
I liked everything!
28 September 2023
A beautiful hotel, full of character and design, fantastic location and outstanding service.
The breakfast was absolutely delicious. I loved how the ingredients were such good quality, lots of amazing healthy options and we ate outside in such an atmospheric, pretty location. We were even served coffee with a key design in the milk for my husband and a heart for me. The key to my heart! The staff couldn't have been more helpful and gave us lots of ideas of places to see and go to and helped with restaurant reservations. Great location, a walk to lots of stunning landmarks.
Can't think of anything
21 September 2023
Very good
Location was great- expected a bit more from the breakfast.
Our bathroom layout was awkward - the steps and recessed bath not great for older people.
15 September 2023
Exceptional
Absolutely fantastic in every way
12 September 2023
Luxury in beautiful Lisbon!
Everything! It is beautiful, exceptionally clean, the staff couldn’t have been nicer and more helpful. I can’t wait to go back. The location is also incredible, right in the middle of the most historic part of Lisbon.
Nothing!
11 September 2023
Perfect location, great hotel.
Breakfast was outstanding everyday. Great choices, and well prepared food. Impressive service as well.
We had no complaints. The room was great, location great, and excellent breakfasts.
11 September 2023
Fabulous
We received a free Upgrade. City Center in walking distance. Very good breakfast. Silent rooms. View to river Tejo. Silent air condition.
For all the benefits you have to pay at the end of the day.
7 September 2023
Outstanding stay in the old part of Lisbon.
We loved the hotel, the staff, food and it's location. Everything about the hotel was very well presented and we only wish we had time to stay longer.
Nothing
5 September 2023
Lovely stay and very good breakfast
The room ( well appointed and great bed) and location
Restaurant service Good but not 5 stars
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
- - Shuttle service
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
10 August 2024
Elegant, clean quiet delight all round with excellent service. Exceeded our expectations.
This is a clean, beautiful, quiet property with great restaurant and awesome hot breakfast made to order in excellent location on a pretty little quiet square, right next to a main artery. My only hesitation in telling you this is not keeping the secret for myself!
Frankly, nothing I disliked.