I receive multiple requests with several questions asking if Alfama neighborhood is safe.
Most of my live I have lived in Lisbon, more than 20 years.
I know very well the city and its best places around. The tourism has changed a lot the city over the past 10 years. The boom of the tourism in the city over the past decade was overwhelming.
There are plenty of places in Lisbon where to stay, safe and central.
Alfama is one of the most historical areas of the city. Its located around the old Castle of St. Jorge (Castelo de Sao Jorge), on top of the hill.
Alfama is usually considered very safe, during day and night. The only concerning are pickpockets, but they are all over the city (well, all over Europe in fact).
My recommendations of best places to stay in Lisbon are Alfama and Chiado, but also baixa and Avenida Liberdade as well.
There are some other areas to avoid, specially at night.
Some places are busier at night (nightlife), such as Bairro Alto, Cais do Sodre, etc
There are some other safe areas close to downtown (5/10/15min), if you wish to spend less money on accommodation: Carmo, Estrela, Lapa, Av Liberdade.
Enjoy our beautiful city! Stay SAFE! Enjoy Lisbon and Alfama!
Feel free to ask any questions.
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
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