Memmo Alfama HotelvsBairro Alto Hotel
Both memmo Alfama Hotel and Bairro Alto Hotel are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Bairro Alto Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to memmo Alfama Hotel. Bairro Alto Hotel ranks #1 in Lisbon with accolades from 17 reviews such as On the Grid, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Memmo Alfama Hotel Show All Reviews
Travessa Das Merceeiras 27, Lisbon 1100-348, Portugal
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Wallpaper
"Heeding the winning formula of his retro beach hotel in Sagres, hotelier Rodrigo Machaz has conceived yet another stunning design hotel - this time in the heart of Lisbon's Arab quarter." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Memmo Alfama Hotel occupies a renovated 19th-century building located in the historic Alfama section of Lisbon." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Offering an authentic taste of Lisbon, this 42-room hotel lies within the Kasbah-like lanes that make up Moorish Alfama." Full review
Jetsetter
"Chilled-out design hotel tucked away in Moorish Alfama, steps from the Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Once used as a shoe polish factory, Memmo Alfama hotel is a bright and breezy townhouse tucked away in a maze of cobbled streets twisting between ancient churches and Fado restaurants." Full review
Fodor's
"With a lofty location at the top of historic Alfama, this stylish 4-star boutique hotel scores major points for its detail-driven design, carefully-restored 19th Century building, and friendly staff." Full review
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YOU SHOULD KNOW Some rooms lack any kind of view, be sure to book an Alfama room if this is a deal breaker.
Travel + Leisure
"The trendy Memmo Alfama is made up of three seamlessly combined 19th-century structures, all done up in a soothing natural wood palette that blends in unobstrusively in Lisbon's most historic quarter, the Moorish-influenced Alfama." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The first property in the local Memmo chain of boutique hotels in Lisbon, set the tone with 42 rooms awash in crisp, clean lines and a neutral color scheme of warm whites and beiges. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Slip down a narrow alley to reach this gorgeous Alfama boutique option, a stunning conversion of a shoe-polish factory and former bakery." Full review
Frommer's
"The hotel is tucked away down a cul-de-sac lined with citrus trees just behind a 12th-century cathedral. Modern furniture in soft creams and browns blends with interior features" Full review
Bairro Alto Hotel Show All Reviews
Praca Luis de Camoes 2, Lisbon 1200-243, Portugal
From $300/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"An attractively restored building in the city's historic quarter."
Concierge
"The street-level Portuguese-contemporary restaurant and the airy bar overlooking the square have become clubhouse central for Lisbon's scene-makers."
Insight Guides
"Ultra-chic boutique hotel in the bohemian Bairro Alto district, in the old heart of Lisbon. A short walk from the main sights."
Lonely Planet
"Bairro Alto’s funkiest boutique hotel bears the hallmark of interior designer José Pedro Vieira." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale boutique is centrally located between Bairro Alto and Chiado neighborhoods, within walking distance to attractions." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located between the shopping of Chiado and... Bairro Alto, the Bairro Alto Hotel is housed in an ocher, 19th-century baroque building that overlooks the Luis de Camoes square." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Set in an attractively restored 18th-century building in Praça de Camões, in the heart of Lisbon, this hotel delivers luxury with style."
Rough Guide
"A grand eighteenth-century building that has been modernized into a fashionable boutique hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler
"“The nearby shopping is wonderful” at this hotel in artsy Bairro Alto, and “helpful staff” point out the most fashionable cafés and boutiques." Full review
Star Service
"Lisbon continues to attract a slew of design-hotels, yet this one remains perhaps the city's best." Full review
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The most requested rooms are the Prestige units, which offer superior space without breaking the bank.