Casa Balthazar

First time visitors to Lisbon, we wanted a comfortable hotel within convenient walking distance of the city centre and attractions and we were not disappointed. We stayed in Jacuzzi Room 2 which had, as the name suggests, a jacuzzi on the balcony and wonderful views of the city and castle. The room was clean and equipped with a small kitchenette, was spotlessly clean and with very effective double glazing given the bar on the terrace below. We slept very well given the extremely comfortable bed. Breakfast is a simple buffet with cooked eggs available on request but everything is fresh and replenished quickly - the staff were a delight and nothing was too much trouble. Another treat is the all day availability of tea, coffee and delicious cake in the lounge area. We appreciated the restaurant recommendations and assistance in locating our taxi driver when it was time to (reluctantly) head home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would wholeheartedly recommend staying here.

An exceptional boutique hotel conveniently located on the hill in Chiado. An oasis, quiet, with beautiful views of Lisbon; a manor house with a stunning courtyard and soaking pool. The stay included a delicious breakfast. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive. My husband caught a bad cold; the staff called a doctor, translated, picked up medicine at the pharmacy and then brought him lunch!

I can't say enough great things about Casa Balthazar! We stayed for three nights and then again for one night (with a visit to Porto in between). EVERYTHING about this hotel is perfect - the staff (Ruth and Theresa were especially wonderful) was incredibly friendly, warm and professional and the breakfasts and the cake (served throughout the day) were delicious. Each of the two rooms we stayed in were big and the entire hotel felt both comfortable and luxurious. We loved the location - just be sure to wear your walking shoes as the cobblestones and narrow streets in Lisbon are no joke!

Beautiful retreat from Lisbon, but located in the best location convenient to everything! Lisbon is such a busy city, hard to find a location where you can retreat from the action. From the moment you step in the door to an open courtyard you feel the calm. Room was spacious, breakfast was outstanding. The location is just minutes walk from main train station, and easy access to all the key districts! Service was responsive and friendly.

we arrived quite late at night, possibly past midnight, due to the delay of our flight and the host welcomed with kind and friendly attitude making us feel well treated. The hotel is overall antique in its atmosphere both with the building and decorations, but well equipped modern convenience in its facilities. Our room was under the roof and the view looking over Lisbon from it was beautiful. Breakfast was delicious with custard tart and orange juice as my personal favorite. Guests are offered chilled water, and other refreshments in the common area all day long, and can enjoy private spa too. Overall an excellent place to stay and feeling a little bit like a local as it is located between local residents. You can even greet your neighbors through the window if you want, as it is quite close and upfront when you happen to meet one on their balcony ;)

This hotel has a lot to offer for a very reasonable price. We stayed in the chalet room. It was very spacious & well laid out. Friendly & helpful staff in heart of Lisbon city center. Went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.

Room with a view doesn’t do this place justice. From the moment we arrived to find champagne, fruit and other treats awaiting us together with a wonderfully elegant room and a magnificent view. The breakfasts were very tasty, overlooking an elegant court yard. The spa was relaxing and added to this very special break. Service was fantastic and very very personal. Couldn’t ask for a better location either!! I can’t wait to come back.

Casa Balthazar sits at the top of a hill in Lisbon that I would consider to be in the best area of Lisbon. It is down a tiny street filled with several excellent restaurants right at your doorstep. The staff is nothing short of amazing, accommodating, appreciative and helpful. There is cake and coffee in the lounge daily (and an honor bar), and you can book the small spa downstairs for an hour (wish I did that/no time). Breakfast was great (pastries, fruit, sliced deli meats, and eggs (I believe if you ask). We booked the Rossio Terrace which had an incredible view of the city (and a little kitchen), unfortunately for us it rained and we couldn't enjoy it as much as we would have liked to. The mattress practically killed my back (way too hard) so I had a rough time sleeping. Rituals bath products are in the suite coupled with a towel warmer. Walk out to your right and you can descend about a couple hundred steps (not kidding) to the center square below. Streets in the area have lots of additional shopping and restaurants. If you haven't been to Lisbon you need to be aware that it is VERY hilly, has lots of steps and some streets sit at a 45 degree angle (if you're out of shape get that fixed before you go - we saw lots of people huffing and puffing so start walking on the treadmill at an angle and/or the stair climber). Rossio train station is about a 2 minute walk if you want to head to Sintra for example (Purchasing tickets is easy (it rained for us on our Sintra trip and it was awful - not worth going with rain). The key to the Rossio suite required numerous turns back and forth to get it to open and lock. Other than that I highly recommend this property. Perhaps you are really good with extra firm mattresses? You'll love the staff!!! Are you gluten free? Check out Bali do Cais (walkable from the hotel, Indonesian, excellent) and Rice Me cafe (take an uber/bolt- they have amazing pastries). One other note: Uber/Bolt will not drop you off down the street in front of the hotel - you have to walk down the cobblestone street with your luggage. However, when you leave, have the hotel book you a taxi, they WILL come into the hotel area because they turn around inside of the 'compound'. It was only a few Euros more for a taxi and well worth not having to drag luggage down the street. Do note that Bolt is less reliable, in general than Uber - we had rides dropped several times during our trip. Have a great trip!!