Description
Built on the site of the former Alcacova Palace and classified as an ‘historic building’, Solar do Castelo is located within St Jorge’s Castle walls. Beautifully located in a quiet, ‘hidden away’ oasis in the historic Alfama district, this delightful hotel benefits from superb views over the city. The hotel and location exude beauty and tranquility and feature gardens, terraces, a charming inner courtyard and, sometimes the occasional peacock.
Solar do Castelo has been beautifully transformed into a stylish Hotel offering luxurious and comfortable accommodation. Throughout the décor is contemporary classic and facilities include an elegant lounge with the original stone walls, bar, elevator, 24 hour front desk, room service, concierge service and luggage storage. The hotel does not have a restaurant as there are many excellent restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
The Hotel has a total of 14 bedrooms all have en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and double glazing, Satellite TV, free high speed wireless internet access, flat screen LCD television, DVD player, direct dial telephone, bathrobes and hair dryer.
There are so many places to visit in this wonderful city that they are too numerous to mention. However, the Monastery of Jeronimos and the Belem Tower are a must also, dining out in one of the many restaurants which feature the famous Fado, a style of singing unique to Portugal.
Cars are not recommended for guests of the hotel as no vehicles are allowed in the Castle. A complimentary transfer service from Lisbon airport is included in the rate (conditions apply).
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge
- Bar
- Porterage
- Library
- Laundry service
- Lift
- Room Service
- Exchange
Activities Nearby
- Historic monuments
- Museums
- Excellent restaurants
- Fado restaurants
- Shopping
Other Information
- Lisbon airport is 8 kms
- Santa Apolonia railway station is 2.6 kms
- Metro station is 1 km
- RNET 58520/AL
Nearest Pousada Hotel
- Pousada Lisbon: 2 kms
- Pousada Queluz: 17 kms
- Pousada Cascais: 35 kms
- Pousada Palmela: 44 kms
- Pousada Obidos: 87 kms
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- Concierge
- Bar
- Porterage
- Library
- Laundry service
- Lift
- Room Service
- Exchange
- Historic monuments
- Museums
- Excellent restaurants
- Fado restaurants
- Shopping
Gallery
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Exterior
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Noble pateo
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Fountain
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Detail
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Detail
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Fountain
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Detail
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Pateo
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Castelo room
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Castelo room
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Castelo room
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Castelo room
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Castelo room
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Castelo room
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Mansarda room
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Mansarda room
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Mansarda room
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Mansarda room
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Mansarda room
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Alfama room
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Alfama room
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Alfama room
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Alfama room
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Alfama room
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Castle view
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Living room
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Living room
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View
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Hallway
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Living room
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Hall
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Room detail
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Living room
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Castle view
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Castle view
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Fountain
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Medieval wall
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Living room
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Living room
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Fountain
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Hallway
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Hallway
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Pateo
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Pateo
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Hallway
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Living room
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Living room
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Living room
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Pateo
Testimonials
Special Offers
Rates
Rates
| 1 Nov 2024 to 31 Oct 2025 Rates in EUR |
1 Nov to 14 Mar 2025 | 15 Mar to 30 Sep 2025 | 1 to 31 Oct 2025 | |||
| Castelo room | from 175 | from 330 | from 330 | |||
| Mansarda room | from 210 | from 396 | from 396 | |||
| Alfama room | from 245 | from 463 | from 463 | |||
– Prices are per night for 2 persons sharing a double/twin room
– Prices are valid until 31 October 2025 – they are subject to change without prior notice
– Special rates apply at New Year (30 and 31 Dec)
– Special rates are available for reservations of 10 bedrooms or more
– Cancellations – 1st night will be charged if the reservation is cancelled less than 72 hours prior to arrival (special promotions may have different cancellation policies)
– No show – the whole stay will be charged
Location/Directions
Address:
Rua das Cozinhas, 2 (ao Castelo)
1100-181 Lisboa
Surrounding area:
- S. Jorge castle: National Monument occupying a privileged area of the old medieval alcacova (citadel). The fortification, built by the Moors in the mid-11th century, was the last defensive stronghold for the elite who resided on the citadel.
- Sintra (25 kms): A UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its fairytale palaces, incredible vistas, and notable museum collections.
- Estoril (24 kms): A cosmopolitan coastal town which has maintained its somewhat faded grandeur. The picturesque beach of Tamariz is overlooked by a castle and has many cafes and bars. Behind the beach is the casino which was the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s James Bond and Casino Royal.
- Cascais (24 kms): A former fishing village, now a cosmopolitan beach town.
- Guincho (35 kms): The magnificent sandy Atlantic beach of Guincho has some of the best rollers in Europe – it’s a true paradise for surfers.
- Mafra (42 kms): When built, the gigantic Mafra Palace was intended to compete in magnificence and grandeur with Spain’s Escorial and St. Peter’s in Rome.
- Ericeira (54 kms): A charming fishing village with narrow streets, whitewashed houses, sandy beaches and excellent seafood restaurants.
- Queluz (14 kms): The Palace of Queluz is Portugal’s finest example of Rococo architecture.
- Setubal (48 kms): An industrious fishing town with a charming old centre. It’s striking 15th century Gothic-Manueline Church of Jesus is recognised as the earliest example of Manueline architecture in Portugal and it was described by Hans Christian Andersen as ‘one of the most beautiful small churches I have ever seen.’
- Troia (15 minute car ferry trip from Setubal): A stunning peninsula with 18kms of clean, soft sandy beaches, some of the cleanest in Portugal. Although parts of the island are built up you can still find untouched, secluded sandy beaches. There is also an 18 hole Championship golf course and restaurants famous for their seafood.
- Sesimbra (39 kms): A small fishing village overlooked by a Moorish castle. It has excellent beaches and seafood restaurants who serve the day’s catch of local fishermen.
- Arrabida National Park (40 kms): Stretching to the Atlantic Ocean, the park boasts a spectacular granite ridge and the area is a haven for wildlife. The Portinho de Arrabida, where the Park meets the Ocean, is a sheltered beach with crystal clear waters.
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