Santiago De Alfama, LisbonSantiago De Alfama in Lisbon, Portugal has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 162 hotels we score in Lisbon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $398 a night (cached, not a live quote).Santiago de Alfama is a five-star boutique hotel set in a restored 15th-century palace in Lisbon's historic Alfama district. It has 19 individually designed rooms, many looking out over the city's red rooftops, plus a restaurant, spa and an outdoor terrace used for meals. São Jorge Castle is about an eight-minute walk away, with Lisbon Cathedral and the Santa Luzia viewpoint also close by. Guests frequently mention the attentive staff and the mix of contemporary comfort with the old building. Rates start around $398 a night, so it suits travellers wanting a characterful, well-located stay who are prepared to pay for it. The small room count means availability can be limited in high season.What stands out

Rooftop views over Lisbon

Historic 15th-century palace building

Attentive, well-regarded staff

Restaurant, spa and outdoor terrace

Watch out for

Expensive, from about $398 nightly

Only 19 rooms, so books up quickly

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