Almalusa Alfama, LisbonAlmalusa Alfama in Lisbon, Portugal has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 162 hotels we score in Lisbon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.8, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $248 a night (cached, not a live quote).AlmaLusa Alfama is a four-star boutique hotel set in a restored historic building in Lisbon's Alfama district. It has 25 air-conditioned rooms and suites, a restaurant, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge service. Guests can choose between buffet and continental breakfast, and room service and free Wi-Fi are available throughout. The location suits visitors who want to explore on foot: Commerce Square, Lisbon Cathedral and São Jorge Castle are all close by, and the Tagus River is within walking distance. One thing to note is that there is no pool, so swimmers should look elsewhere. Rates start at around $248 per night.What stands out

Spotlessly clean throughout

Friendly, attentive staff

Historic building in central Alfama

Round-the-clock concierge service

Watch out for

No pool on site

Only 25 rooms, books up quickly

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