Solar do Castelo - Lisbon Heritage Collection - Alfama

Great location. Right in the heart of the “old” Lisbon.

Firstly this hotel is not easy to get to. If your taxi can’t drop you off outside the entrance then you’ll have to walk quite a distance and uphill…..best to check before. But when you do get there, wow! So beautiful. The staff are all super friendly and helpful upon arrival. We stayed in room 19 which overlooked the castle grounds, perfect for getting glimpses of the peacocks. Speaking of which they can be loud but thats easily forgiven for their beauty (you can request ear plugs!). The rooms are kept clean and are comfortable, and ours had a little balcony overlooking the courtyard. Breakfast was great and very quiet. You can help yourself to tea, coffee and cakes throughout the day too. To get to main attractions, it’s a bit of walk…just take your time and soak up the sites. I’d definitely suggest a tuk tuk tour and we also did a sunset boat ride which was amazing. Comfy walking shoes / trainers is a must. Please consider this hotel for your stay as it’s simply wonderful.

Fancy being greeted by a muster of stunningly beautiful peacocks upon arrival at your hotel? Come stay at Solar do Castelo at the São Jorge Castle, the only hotel situated within the medieval castle village in Lisbon. We booked our 2-night stay direct on the hotel website and were offered free private transfer from the airport. Note that Uber/Bolt drivers are not allowed to drive to the entrance of the hotel due to restricted access to the very narrow roads in the castle village; from the dropoff point the guests would have to walk a few minutes uphill carrying their luggage. While our room was not particularly huge, we loved the 18th century decorations mixed with all modern facilities one might need for a comfortable stay, including a bottle of port wine and a bottle of sparkling wine (also the perks of booking direct with the hotel), plenty of nuts/snacks, and good water pressure in the bathroom. What’s most exciting was that we were offered the only room with direct access to the garden —where the castle peacocks stroll freely. We could choose to have breakfast in the garden watching those gorgeous creatures, or indoor if we preferred a quieter morning. Last but not least, a shoutout to Henry who was most friendly and professional. We had enjoyable dinners at the restaurants he recommended, and felt so lucky we tried the best one just before the owner went on a two-week vacation.

You want to be in decent shape if you’re walking, or use Uber to navigate the hills.

Everything was fantastic from the room to the impeccable service. We loved everything. We recommend this hotel to everyone we know making a trip to Lisbon.

Superb location beside the castle. Lots of uphill walking back to the hotel each day but worth it!

Perfect in every way! Beautiful hotel, wonderful service. Great location. A real gem in Lisbon.

The room was immaculate with great touches such as the carafe of port, topped up daily. The lounge and terrace were excellent in all respects, so relaxing inside or out. Especially the 3-person cushioned sun 'lounger'.... Complimentary coffee, tea and pastries during the day and prosecco after 6pm were gratefully indulged! The staff are wonderful, super helpful and friendly. The breakfast was first-class - quality food, extensive and something for everyone. A perfect set-up for the day. On our last day we flew back late but Solar Do Castelo were happy for us to use the hotel facilities after checkout until our taxi arrived. A memorable stay, thank you!