SANTIAGO DE ALFAMA - BOUTIQUE HOTEL, Lisbon

Santiago De Alfama - Boutique Hotel - A 15th-century palace with river views and gastronomy in historic Alfama

Housed in a fully restored 15th-century Palacio dos Castros, this 5-star Lisbon hotel combines historic architecture with modern luxury. Santiago de Alfama features air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The property includes Café Audrey, which serves Portuguese breakfasts with local hams, cheeses, and pastries, while the Bistro offers modern Portuguese cuisine from 7 PM to 11 PM. The Beauty Bar provides facial treatments and manicures, accompanied by cocktails. The bedrooms showcase hardwood floors, traditional wood-paneled ceilings, and come with bathrobes and slippers. Located in the Alfama district, Santiago De Alfama stands a 10-minute walk from Terreiro do Paco and 15 minutes from Rossio, with the Igreja do Menino Deus and Palace of the Chafariz d'El Rei both 984.3 ft away.

Pros

Family-run establishment with staff from diverse international backgrounds

Panoramic views of the Tagus River and terracotta rooftops

Indoor and outdoor dining spaces with local gastronomy

Located within walking distance to eight restaurants and landmarks

Cons

6 miles from Humberto Delgado Airport

Situated on cobblestone streets that may be challenging to navigate