Memmo Alfama
A design-led boutique hotel tucked into the Alfama lanes, famous for its red infinity-edge plunge pool and river-view terrace.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Memmo Alfama worth it?
Memmo Alfama deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A contemporary hideaway folded into the medieval Alfama maze, with a standout terrace and small pool looking over the rooftops to the Tagus.
- 02
Atmospheric, but you arrive on foot through narrow streets.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Memmo Alfama earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Memmo Alfama.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Memmo Alfama is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Memmo Alfama is an easy yes.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Alfama lanes & Fado houses (immediate)
- São Jorge Castle (uphill, ~10 min)
- Sé Cathedral (~10 min)
- Chiado & Bairro Alto (~20 min)
- Hilly walking and stairs everywhere — hard with mobility limits or big bags
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.
Plan it well
- Cost
- €220–380 / night