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We've compiled the best of the best in Alfama - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
If you want expansive views of the castle and the entire neighborhood, book a room on one of the upper floors of this small modern hotel perched atop the tallest of Lisbon's seven hills. In summer, ask for a balcony or one of the rooms with large terraces. The top-floor breakfast room has huge windows and lots of sunny spots for admiring the view. There's no metro station, but Tram 28 runs nearby.
Near Castelo de São Jorge, this small, elegant hotel pampers guests with luxurious linens, elegant furnishings, and marble bathrooms. Rooms are spread over four floors, the service is attentive, and superior rooms on the second and third floors have lovely terraces where you can enjoy breakfast or sip an afternoon drink.
