What's Alfama Like?

Alfama is notable for its historical sites. Take time to discover this romantic neighborhood's cathedral. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Castle of Sao Jorge and Se. Other popular sights worth a visit include Lisbon Cathedral (Se).

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Alfama?

We have 706 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top places to stay in Alfama:

The Lisboans Apartments

City-center guestrooms with kitchenettes

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Central location

Santiago de Alfama - Boutique Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Walkable location

Emporium Lisbon Suites

City-center guestrooms with kitchenettes

• • Free WiFi • Central location

Hotel Riverside Alfama

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Solar Do Castelo, a Lisbon Heritage Collection

Upscale hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Alfama

Alfama is located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Lisbon.

Flying to:

• • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 4 mi (6.4 km) from Alfama
• • Cascais (CAT), 12 mi (19.2 km) from Alfama

Getting to Alfama on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop
• • Lg. Portas Sol Stop
• • Limoeiro Stop

Things to See and Do in and around Alfama

What to See in Alfama

• • Castle of Sao Jorge
• • Lisbon Cathedral (Se)
• • Se
• • Portas do Sol Viewpoint
• • Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Things to Do in Alfama

• • Fado Museum
• • Artes Decorativas Museum
• • Teatro Romano Museum
• • Garagem Theater

Other Popular Alfama Attractions

• • Santo Antonio Church
• • Old Church of Our Lady of the Conception
• • Graca

When Is the Best Time to Visit Lisbon?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 69°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 52°F)
• • Rainiest months: January, March, December, November (average 4 inches of rainfall)