The Editory Riverside Santa Apolónia Hotel
A riverfront pool beside Santa Apolónia station
About this stay
The Editory Riverside Santa Apolónia Hotel sits directly on the Tagus riverfront, next to Santa Apolónia, Lisbon's historic train station at the eastern edge of Alfama. As a five-star property, it carries a fuller amenity list than most addresses in the area: a pool for cooling off after a day of walking, a fitness center, and a bar and restaurant that anchor the ground floor. Room service and full-service laundry cover the practical side of a longer stay, while breakfast, parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning round out the offer. Accessible rooms and a smoke-free policy run across the whole building. Outside, the riverfront promenade runs toward the station's platforms and onward into Alfama's steep lanes, putting travellers within reach of both the trains north and the old city's viewpoints on foot.
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Restaurant and bar
- Room service
Our take
The Editory Riverside suits travellers who want a five-star base with a pool and full facilities rather than a stripped-back guesthouse, especially anyone arriving by train at Santa Apolónia next door. The riverfront position and range of services, from room service to full-service laundry, make longer stays comfortable. Travellers chasing a quiet, low-key Alfama backstreet address should look further into the old town, since this hotel trades that intimacy for scale and amenities.
- Book a river-facing room if the pool view matters to you, since not every room on the property looks toward the Tagus.
- Ask the front desk about parking availability before arriving by car, since it is offered as a paid extra rather than guaranteed.
- Confirm your restaurant or room service hours at check-in, since timings can shift outside the main tourist season in Lisbon.
Why we love it
- A pool right on the Tagus riverfront
- Next to Santa Apolónia, Lisbon's historic train station
- Full-service laundry and room service for longer stays
- Fitness center, bar and restaurant on site
Why guests love itI would point families arriving by train to The Editory Riverside, since it stands right beside Santa Apolónia station on the eastern edge of Alfama. The pool gives children a break between sightseeing walks, while room service, the restaurant and full-service laundry make a longer stay with luggage easier to manage. Rooms are air-conditioned and accessible, and the whole hotel is smoke-free. Families who prefer a small, quiet street in the old town will find this a larger and busier riverfront address.