Where to stay in Alfama & Graça

The oldest quarter, a slope of stepped lanes below the castle that the earthquake largely spared. Fado houses, small squares and the miradouros that most photographs of the city are taken from. Addresses here are often reached only on foot.

Lisbon

Area scorecard

Scored 0–10 by Where Stay Guide. No overall total: every traveller weights these differently.

Best for

Atmosphere
Views
Walkers

Choose elsewhere if

You have heavy luggage or trouble with steps
You want silence near the fado houses