Solar do Castelo - Lisbon Heritage Collection - Alfama

Hotels
9.4 (1329 reviews)
Rua das Cozinhas 2 (ao Castelo) , Lisbon , PT

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional staff
Delicious breakfast
Beautiful property
Cons:
Small rooms
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Reviews indicate a comfortable and spotlessly clean room.
Service
9.8
Exceptional and friendly staff mentioned across multiple reviews.
Location
9.74
Good location mentioned, though some note the uphill access.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms noted to be small or not well soundproofed.
Amenities
9.32
Beautiful property with a variety of nice extras and breakfast served late.
Value for Money
8.78
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.73
Amazing breakfasts and complimentary treats throughout the day.
Overall Experience
9.7
Guests felt it was a wonderful choice overall with a unique character.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:36

Property Description

Historic Charm in Alfama Neighborhood
Nestled within the walls of St. Jorge's Castle, our eco-hotel is a hidden gem in the historic Alfama neighborhood. The 18th-century mansion's inner courtyard sets the scene for a unique stay.

Elegant Rooms and Lounge Area
Indulge in comfort and style in our double-glazed rooms featuring wood floors and modern classic decor. Enjoy entertainment with flat-screen TVs and unwind in the luxurious bathtub with provided robes. In the evenings, savor a drink in Solar’s elegant lounge with original stone walls.

Convenient Location and Tranquil Ambiance
Just a short walk from Lisbon's city center and metro, our hotel offers easy access to the vibrant city life. Yet, the peaceful sound of the courtyard's fountain provides a tranquil escape. Book your stay at Solar do Castelo - Lisbon Heritage Collection - Alfama for a perfect blend of history and luxury.

Important information:

When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that the traffic in the property's street is limited to taxis and residents' cars. Other vehicles are not allowed.

Please note that the Transfer available is from the Airport to the Hotel only.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LIS

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1329 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.74
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 9.73
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Lisa • couple • us
10
Pros:

It was so fun to stay at such a historic property! It was absolutely beautiful. The practice was great. Staff was so friendly and helpful. What a special place!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful part of Lisbon and in a historical area beside the castle.
Very traditional Portuguese style accommodation..
Courtyard was a haven to enjoy after a busy day or for breakfast.
Staff were all very accommodating and friendly.
The beverage station all day was a nice touch.
The happy hour at 6 was also a lovely touch in the lounge and courtyard.

Cons:

Some taxis were not able to go to the hotel because of road restrictions, so if you get offered a free transfer by the hotel, take it.
The hotel also have a golf cart they can take you and your luggage too the taxi meeting point.
Room service is somewhat limited but there are lots of eating options within 5 minutes walk of the hotel.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Aylett • extended_group • gb
9
Lovely service and facilities. Beautiful location.
Pros:

Élégant hôtel

Cons:

Bit hilly to get there

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • family_with_children • ca
10
Absolutely superb!
Pros:

I loved this hotel. It was one of my favourite hotels across 5 continents. The staff were lovely, the hotel was charming, the location was ideal for what we wanted (old town), and although our hope was that we might briefly get to see a peacock or two, it got to the point that my daughter was almost bored of them. They were always around, looking gorgeous and entertaining us with their antics. The breakfast was nice and there were always little cakes available. And the history of the hotel was obvious and celebrated.

Cons:

Nothing that I can think of. I didn't like that we didn't stay longer. I was worried by some reviews that the walk between downtown and the hotel was uphill and challenging and I didn't think we'd want to stay very long if this were the case. Once there, we realized that the location was really nice and well-worth a little extra walk. Our downtown hotel that we changed to was "centrally located" and not nearly as interesting and didn't have as many restaurants, cultural locations, and shops nearby.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • us
10
Be part of history.
Pros:

It is very cool to stay in a hotel that is within the castle walls. I would definitely check out the museum that is downstairs. It is tiny, but it has very interesting history. They also had a bottle of port in our room and we had champagne every night on the patio. We also had a lot of peacocks. It was fun to see them all. If you want to stay in a private and quiet area of town than this may be the place.

Cons:

The only draw back is that you have to take a sanctioned Taxi to the hotel, as uber and bolt can not go there. And it is on the top of the hill. So there is a lot of walking.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Karl • couple • ca
10
Convinced me to try and return, even though it's a long way from Western Canada and I'm 78!!!
Pros:

Wonderful hotel, with intuitive and responsive staff. Quiet location close to good restaurants and tourist sites. Walkable if you can handle hills. Good breakfast set up in lovely surroundings. Absolutely no complaints.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • pl
9
Location is best!
Pros:

Amazing location!

Cons:

Bed Mattress

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alyson • couple • gb
9
Lovely
Pros:

Intimate hotel located in the heart of the old town next to the castle. Rooms nice overlooking a courtyard garden and a partial river room. Flannels provided, which is a rarity in most hotels these days.
Tea, coffee and snacks available all day, including wine at night as the hotel doesn’t provide a food service other than at breakfast due to the amount of restaurants in the area.

Cons:

Not much

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • ca
10
Beautiful oasis.
Pros:

A beautiful property, plus my room was large and luxurious. The staff were very welcoming, kind and helpful. Delicious breakfast.

Cons:

Not a lot of natural light in my room specifically, but it was so beautifully appointed, that it didn’t affect my stay at all.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jill • extended_group • gb
9
A special stay in an idyllic location.
Pros:

A lovely location and a relaxed atmosphere.

Cons:

It would have been good to have tea and coffee making facilities in the room.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
9
Really nice hotel in a great location, but a little more attention to detail needed.
Pros:

Excellent location. Small boutique hotel with only 20 rooms.

Cons:

A little bit more attention to detail would have made this a 10/10 score. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms - instead they are all on a table in main lounge area together with a selection of cakes/pastries. You just help yourself all day. However, at times staff a little slow to replace items. Similar story at breakfast, had to wait 15 mins one morning for the scrambled eggs to be replaced.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • de
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Wilma • solo_traveller • au
10
Solar surprise!
Pros:

The location so close to the castle, the decor, the peacocks and very helpful staff made for a wonderful base in Lisbon.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Tout

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Francine • couple • us
10
Will comeback soon.
Pros:

Great location, atmosphere, peacocks and wonderful staff.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tseng • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Very appreciable atmosphere and hospitality. Welcoming water and sparkling wine are very important in warm weather.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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karan • couple • us
10
Great experience, feels like living in the castle
Pros:

Great hospitality, went above and beyond to help us with our logistics.
Amazing courtyard, great rooms,peacocks visit the property. Thanks for the complimentary port wine and all day snacks. Breakfast spread was tooo tooo good.

Cons:

Only taxi can reach the property, Uber not allowed.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Dermot • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely location near St. George's Castle. Very comfortable, big bed. Quiet rooms.

Cons:

Traffic to, from and around the hotel is terrible!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee