Solar do Castelo

Hotel · Mouraria

Solar do Castelo

Hotel · Mouraria

R. das Cozinhas 2, 1100-181 Lisboa, Portugal

Highlights

Stylish hotel in an 18th-century mansion offering a relaxed courtyard garden, a cozy bar & a lounge. Set inside the walls of the hilltop Moorish Castelo do St. Jorge, this chic hotel in a former 18th-century mansion with a modern annex is a 9-minute walk from Sé de Lisboa cathedral. It's 2 km from the closest metro station. Warm rooms with a traditional vibe feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Room service is offered 24/7. Breakfast is included. Amenities consist of a bar and a tranquil central courtyard garden with a fountain. There's also a cozy lounge with a library.

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"So, what sets this hotel apart?This chic lemon-yellow hotel has a few major selling points: It’s inside the walls of Castelo do St. Jorge at the top of Alfama; it occupies an 18th-century mansion; and it's within a stone’s throw of some of Lisbon’s top sights. Those are some pretty distinctive features. Who else is staying here?History buffs who binge-watch travel shows and the History Channel, making them a great resource for colorful conversations—and travel recommendations. Fun! Does the service get high marks?With just 20 rooms, the hotel generally has fewer than 50 guests, meaning it’s rare that you’ll have to spend too much energy competing for staff's attention. Let them know ahead of time when to expect you for check-in. Once you're here, they're friendly and easy to flag down. Excellent. Now, onto the good stuff: Tell us about the digs.The rooms are appointed with medieval-inspired furniture that have a contemporary twist (wrought iron, oversized cloth headboards). Ooh, we love it. Is there any one in particular we should book?Many of the rooms overlook the Moorish courtyard—be sure to request one. Upgraded rooms have balconies—an ideal reflective perch for starting or ending your day. That's very much our speed—thanks for the tip! How about room service, and the dining options in general?The hotel's quaint cafe offers a hot breakfast buffet (not included in the room rate). Limited room service is also available. Good to know. Any other services or features you'd like to shout out? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.Don’t miss the hotel’s own mini-museum, with a medieval cistern and historic artifacts recovered from the site. In the communal space, there's also a small lounge and library. We'll pay a visit to them both. So, bottom line: Why are we booking a room here?Stay here for easy access to local history and sights." - Jenna Scatena

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Bonnie N

Google

We loved this boutique hotel! Great location next to the castle and plenty of excellent restaurants. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. I will say that the hotel is perched at the top of a steep hill with cobblestones so anyone with physical limitations will find it challenging to access. Additionally, Uber cannot access the hotel directly, roads are restricted up the hill, only taxi is authorized. We learned that at 6am after our international flight. We felt this added to the magic of the place.. beautiful cobblestone streets, peacocks in the garden, just a really lovely place. Bed was comfy and room was exactly what we needed for a good rest at the end of each day. Would 100% recommend for couples .

Nicolas P

Google

Absolutely delightful stay! The staff were incredibly attentive, making us feel truly welcomed throughout our visit. The location couldn't have been better - right in the heart of a UNESCO-protected part of Lisbon, with easy access to all the attractions. And the highlight? Waking up to the stunning sight of peacocks gracefully roaming the hotel's courtyard added an enchanting touch to our experience. Highly recommend!

Louise P

Google

One of the best hotel experiences we have had - we felt like guests in the castle! The attention to detail from the MB products in the bathroom to the complimentary sparkling wine in the evening, the delicious apples at reception and the thoughtful umbrella in the wardrobe (which we needed on the first day) all added to our wonderful experience. Numerous peacocks provided entertainment while we enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Great location as long as you don’t mind walking up a steep hill. Highly recommended.

Stephen B

Google

This is, quite frankly, the best hotel I've ever stayed in - and I've stayed in hotels all over the UK and in many countries.|The hotel is delightful, and the staff all were helpful and cheerful. |Perfect location (right next to the Castelo, and an easy walk to the river frontage. The courtyard was a lovely spot to have a morning coffee, or a late-night glass of fizz.|The rooms are well appointed, with many nice features such as a wireless phone charger, a multi-zone power adapter as well as a safe, bathrobes, etc.|An amazing array of breakfast options, with some snacks and drinks available throughout the day.|I wouldn't hesitate to stay at the Solar do Castelo again, as and when we revisit Lisbon.

Ed O

Google

The hotel has an amazing location right by the castle and was once the old kitchen for the castle. Our room was super comfortable with a door that directly opened onto the hotel terrace. The staff we very helpful and sorted out diner bookings and taxi rides. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel, great value for money, staying in part of the castle, central location, lovely staff, good breakfast and port in your room.

Lynn C

Google

Lovely boutique hotel, vibrant area by day, peaceful by night. Lovely to come back to after a busy day. Overlooking the castle. Staff great, breakfast has plenty of choice from 7.30 til noon. Complementary tea, coffee, snacks all day, fizz after 5. Amazing honesty bar. And complementary decanter of port in the room. Nice courtyard, with the added benefit of the beautiful peacocks. Definitely recommend.

Daniel T

Google

The staff was friendly. The area was nice and quiet at night. The peacocks were a lot of fun at this hotel. The area around the hotel had amazing view points of the city of Lisbon. Overall a great place to stay.

Laura O

Google

verything was great, service is incredible, the best location possible for a stay which makes you feel like you are staying as a guest of the castle itself. The transfer from the airport to the hotel when we arrived (free and provided by the hotel) was a massive plus for us. The driver is lovely and made us feel so welcome! We’ll be back!