Alfama

Lisbon District

Alfama featuring a coastal town and a sunset
Alfama showing a coastal town and a sunset as well as a small group of people
Alfama showing night scenes
Alfama featuring a city and street scenes
Alfama showing views as well as a small group of people
Explore Moorish castles and medieval alleyways in Lisbon’s oldest district before an evening of traditional live music at an authentic Fado bar.

Alfama has retained many of its medieval buildings and unusual architecture from a period of Moorish rule. When the Lisbon earthquake hit in 1755, the district in the center of Lisbon was one of the least devastated areas. The Moorish Castle of Saint George looms large on the skyline from on top of a hill. Roman ruins and brightly colored houses add to the charm of Alfama.

To get a different view of the major architectural attractions, head to the Portas do Sol lookout and café for stunning views over Lisbon’s medieval heart. Start your history lesson in Roman times at the ruins of a Roman theater and museum displaying unearthed carvings and artifacts.

Walk a few blocks through the charming tree-lined streets to the Castle de São Jorge. The fortress was constructed by the Moorish rulers in the 6th century and captured during the Crusades, after which it underwent renovations and became the Royal Palace. In one of the rebuilt rooms of the Royal Palace you can watch a multimedia film on Lisbon’s history.

Don’t miss the Cathedral of Lisbon. The city’s oldest surviving building was constructed in 1150.

If you’re interested in imagining Alfama before the earthquake, head to the Tile Museum, housed in an old and lavish monastery. View five centuries of tile artworks, including a 75-foot (23-meter)tile cityscape created in 1738.

Enjoy the opulent painted roofs, artworks and furniture of a 17th-century palace in the Museum of Decorative Arts, housed inside the Azura Palace. Next door you can watch artisans creating replicas of the antiques using age-old techniques.

Go to the waterfront nearby the Santa Apolonia train station for modern boutiques, restaurants and nightlife. For the best traditional fish dishes try the area around the Casa dos Bicco, a 16th-century palace encased in spikes.

The center of Lisbon is best explored on foot. Further out there are trams, buses and an underground metro system.


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Alfama Hotel Deals

Hotel Convento do Salvador
Hotel Convento do Salvador
3 out of 5
Rua do Salvador, 2 B, Lisbon, Lisboa
The price is NT$5,645 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
NT$5,645
NT$6,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"clean, staff very helpful, front desk open 24/7"

Reviewed on 2025/4/1

Hotel Convento do Salvador
Aurea Museum by Eurostars Hotel Company
Aurea Museum by Eurostars Hotel Company
5 out of 5
Rua Cais de Santarém 52, Lisbon, Lisbon
The price is NT$6,743 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
NT$6,743
NT$7,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (862 reviews)
"Great hotel with impeccable service!"

Reviewed on 2025/3/31

Aurea Museum by Eurostars Hotel Company
Olissippo Castelo
Olissippo Castelo
4 out of 5
Rua Costa do Castelo, 120, Lisbon
The price is NT$5,760 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
NT$5,760
NT$6,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews)
"Tucked way at the foot of the castle, with the Alfama just down the street. Very hilly, but worth every step!"

Reviewed on 2025/3/31

Olissippo Castelo
Pousada Alfama
Pousada Alfama
4 out of 5
Rua de São Tomé nº 76, Lisbon, Lisboa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$7,248 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
NT$7,248
NT$7,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
"The hotel is convenient for Alfama attractions.Room was spotless and the lovelly view from the window was of the sea front and the roof tops of the houses below. Staff were fantastic and so helpful. Breakfast was ok but nothing special.If returning I would probably go and use one of the many restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 2025/3/27

Pousada Alfama
Memmo Alfama - Design Hotels
Memmo Alfama - Design Hotels
4 out of 5
Travessa das Merceeiras, 27 - Alfama, Lisbon
The price is NT$7,248 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
NT$7,248
NT$7,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (978 reviews)
"Front staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. They were happy to see us! Our rooms were a delightful surprise. Very clean, comfortable beds and three pillows of various size for personal preference. We had terrace rooms which were lovely. Enjoyed sangrias and tapas overlooking the river … beautiful! ..."

Reviewed on 2025/3/31

Memmo Alfama - Design Hotels
Urbano FLH Hotels Lisboa
Urbano FLH Hotels Lisboa
4 out of 5
42 RUA DA MADALENA, Lisbon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$5,775 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
NT$5,775
NT$6,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (703 reviews)
Amazing location & team
"Truly great location right on the edge of everything. Service was great and staff did everything they could to make our stay great. Some street noise but it is down town in a city but it didn’t keep us up I would highly recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 2025/3/29

Urbano FLH Hotels Lisboa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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