MEMMO ALFAMA - DESIGN HOTELS (ADULTS ONLY), Lisbon

Memmo Alfama - Design Hotels (Adults Only) - A 19th-century restored boutique hotel with river views, rooftop pool, and wine bar in historic Alfama

Located in Alfama, one of Lisbon's oldest quarters, this four-star Lisbon hotel occupies a meticulously restored 19th-century building redesigned by architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho. Memmo Alfama features air-conditioned rooms equipped with iPod docking stations, LED flat-screen TVs, and Egyptian bed linens. The Design Hotels property includes a first-floor terrace restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine and a wine bar offering local vintages. A rooftop terrace hosts an inset pool with views of Alfama's church spires, red-tiled roofs, and the Tagus River. The hotel stands 0.5 miles from Lisbon Cathedral and 0.5 miles from Santa Justa Lift. Tram 28, stopping near the hotel, connects guests to major city landmarks including Bairro Alto and Chiado districts.

Pros

First-floor terrace offers Portuguese wine tastings with river views

Complimentary breakfast fridge stocked with local delicacies

Rooftop features outdoor sofas around a fire pit for winter

Authentic neighborhood location amid traditional shops and cafes

Cons

Adult-only policy excludes families with children

Located in a pedestrian area with limited vehicle access