Alfama, Lisbon
Aurelle Alfama
A restored townhouse in the oldest part of Lisbon, with a roof terrace over the river.
Aurelle Hotels & Resorts
Five small hotels, each in a place worth the trip
Under 50 rooms eachBreakfast included directFree cancellation up to 48 hours
Who we are
Small hotels, run by people who live there
We started with one townhouse in Lisbon in 2009. Today there are five houses: a riad, a ryokan-style inn, a lodge, a beach resort and the Lisbon original. None has more than 42 rooms, and every one is managed by someone from the town it is in.
Our hotels
Five places, five kinds of stay
A city townhouse, an inn with cedar baths, a beach resort, a mountain lodge and a riad.
Gion, Kyoto
Aurelle Gion
Tatami rooms around a moss garden, cedar baths and kaiseki dinner in old Kyoto.
Matemwe, Zanzibar
Aurelle Matemwe
Thatched villas on a white beach, a long infinity pool and the reef offshore.
Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
Aurelle Wakatipu
Stone and beech above the lake, with hot tubs facing the Remarkables.
The Medina, Marrakech
Aurelle Medina
Two courtyards, a hammam and a roof terrace, steps from Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Find your hotel
Which one suits your trip?
For the souks
Aurelle Medina
Lose yourself in the medina, then come back to a quiet courtyard and a hammam.
For the beach
Aurelle Matemwe
Snorkel the reef in the morning and spend the afternoon in a hammock.
For a city break
Aurelle Alfama
Walk everywhere, eat late, and come back to a quiet room above the lanes.
For the mountains
Aurelle Wakatipu
Ski, hike or bike all day, then sit in a hot tub and watch the light go.
For slow travel
Aurelle Gion
Bathe, eat nine courses and sleep on futons beside a canal.
Offers
Stay longer, pay less
Each hotel has its own offer. Book on this website and these extras come with every one of them.
Aurelle Alfama
Alfama, Lisbon
25% off
Four nights in Lisbon
- Breakfast every morning
- A wine tasting for two
Aurelle Gion
Gion, Kyoto
15% off
Autumn in Kyoto
- Private tea ceremony
- Kaiseki dinner both nights
Aurelle Matemwe
Matemwe, Zanzibar
1 night free
A week on the beach
- Snorkelling trip to Mnemba
- Breakfast daily
Aurelle Wakatipu
Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
20% off
Ski week in Queenstown
- Daily ski shuttle
- Breakfast daily
Aurelle Medina
The Medina, Marrakech
10% off
A long weekend in Marrakech
- Hammam for two
- Cooking class
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Why book with us, not a travel site
The room is the same either way. Booking here gets you a few things the travel sites can not give you.
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No booking fees. Pay at the hotel.
Where we are
Lisbon to Queenstown
Four continents, five hotels. Tap a pin to see each one.
Guest reviews
What guests say
Average scores from guests who stayed in the last twelve months.
- 9.4 Aurelle Alfama Guest reviews
- 9.6 Aurelle Gion Guest reviews
- 9.2 Aurelle Matemwe Guest reviews
- 9.3 Aurelle Wakatipu Guest reviews
- 9.5 Aurelle Medina Guest reviews
Aurelle Alfama · Travellers’ Choice 2026, In the top 10% of hotels worldwide
Questions
Before you book
Why book on this website?
You get our best rate, breakfast for two, free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival and late checkout when the room is free. The travel sites can not offer all of that.
Do I pay when I book?
No. When you book direct, you pay at the hotel when you leave.
Can I change my dates?
Yes, free of charge up to 48 hours before arrival, as long as the hotel has rooms on your new dates. Some hotels have longer windows in peak season; your confirmation says which.
Are children welcome?
At most of our hotels, yes. Our Kyoto inn welcomes children from 6 and our Marrakech riad from 8, because of the open pool and the stairs.
Ready when you are
Pick your dates and a hotel. You will see the rates for every room, and the price you see is the price you pay.
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