Solar Do Castelo - Lisbon

This is one of the most charming hotels I've ever seen. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful, the lobby and terrace and lounge areas were picturesque and comfortable, and the location is unbeatable of you want to stay up on the hill by the castle. The hotel is built into the castle walls and has the original feeling while providing modern […] conveniences. The courtyard is beautiful, complete with a peacock! I bought some food to have a picnic and the staff was very helpful in giving me the utensils I needed to eat in the lounge. It's a 5 minute walk from the hotel front door to the front gate to the castle, on uneven narrow cobblestone streets. One important point to make is that this would not be appropriate for someone in a wheelchair, or an elderly person who has trouble walking. The streets in the surrounding area are cobblestone and sloping, again part of the charm, but not the easiest walking terrain. Only 2 complaints: the queen size bed was really two smaller beds pushed together, which is typical, and the peacocks in the castle made noise in the morning and evening, but that was fine. If you plan to spend most of your time in other parts of Lisbon, then the location is not be ideal, as you would have to either walk up a huge hill or take a taxi to get back to your hotel. Taxis will tell you that they cannot drop you at the front door, but it's not true. They just don't like the narrow streets and prefer that you walk the last 5 minutes. Read more

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Solar do Castelo was absolutely charming and the staff extremely helpful with recommendations for dining and touring. The hotel is situated next to the castle and, while it is a bit of an uphill hike, there were many restaurants and shops close by and the 737 Bus and the 28E Tram put us in the heart of town in a matter of minutes. The hotel rooms overlook […] a perfectly charming courtyard and the castle's peacocks provide daily entertainment. Read more

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Staff was so very helpful. We had a great view, in room 21

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The hotel & staff were all great, the only downside we had not realised was that it is literally at the very top of the hill so dont stay here if you cant walk far!! Its a steep hill. There are taxis you can take and there are some nearby places to eat /have a coffee. Very relaxing place though and lovely garden area to sit & have breakfast or read […] a book Read more

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First, let me start by saying, you are staying in a castle...how cool is that! Solar Do Castelo is an amazing hotel! The staff are amazing, constantly going out of their way to make your stay the best possible. Upon arrival, they immediately acknowledged our anniversary and made us aware there was a bottle of bubbling wine available to us whenever we […] wanted it. The gave us a map of the area and proceeded to give us a "guided tour" on how to get around. When asked for reservations, taxis, directions, or advise, they were more than willing to help and made the arrangements for us. Worry free! I highly recommend the breakfast at the hotel each morning. A large assortment of breads, cereals, yogurts, eggs, local bacon & sausage, fresh sqeezed orange juice, homemade lemonades, and the best coffee/espressos to satisfy the pickiest coffee drinker (that would be me!). It was included free in our stay, however, I'm not sure everyone gets that option. Ask, and it will be worth it. It's location is great. A short 10/15 minute walk, all down hill, to many of Lisbon's famous sites and train stations. Easy access to the tram and bus line. Take the short tram ride to Belem for the world famous custard pastry at Pasteis de Belem. The only down side to this establishment is your walk back to the castle. ALL UPHILL. Even in good shape, it will put your calf & butt muscles to the test! However, staying here is worth it's weight in gold! Highly recommend, and will be back!!!! Read more

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The location of this hotel is perfect -- right in the center of it all. Close to the tram, walking distance to the city center, near many wonderful restaurants and fado clubs (the traditional singing of the region), and simply beautiful since it's within the castle walls. Picturesque beyond belief with peacocks living around the hotel to top it off […] . Read more

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Probably the greatest single hotel experience my wife and I have had. Beautiful place overlooking a real medieval palace. Clean, comfortable, helpful staf, beautiful.

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The Breakfast was very good here but the room was so so. I could basically hear footsteps of other people in the next room and can hear them when they moved the chairs and tables so if you're a light sleeper I would not recommend this Hotel.

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This serene hotel is adjacent to the St. Jorge Castle high atop Lisbon and is very unique and makes you feel like you are staying in a room at the castle, rather than a typical hotel. My room had three windows looking out on a lovely courtyard with peacocks. The desk staff was always helpful with reservations and other requests. It takes some patience […] getting to town from the hotel because the charming narrow streets weren't designed with cars in mind. The bedroom could use some additional lighting. Overall, I wish I could have stayed longer than two days in this lovely setting and would definitely stay there (or one of their other 4 historical properties) when visiting Lisbon again. Read more

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The hotel is inside the castle. It is wonderful and romantic. The staff were very friendly day and night. Only downside is the room was a little dusty but when we told the hotel they mopped for us. Overall, this hotel is brilliant.

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Hotel Solar do Castelo was a beautiful hotel and a great deal! It is a boutique hotel within the castle walls of St George's Castle. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and our rooms were comfortable and spotless. The bedroom was on the smaller side, but it was all we needed. The only downside is that the hotel is at the top of a huge hill, […] so you have to climb to the top every day in order to get home. Breakfast was included, which was a surprise to us, and we ate outside in the adorable courtyard every morning. It is in a great location within the Alfama as it sits right next to the main attraction. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Read more

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Pros: The staff is excellent. The patio is bucolic and so beautifully quiet in the evening. The design is very good, and the hotel is quite clean. The peacocks on the patio can either be viewed as a pro (very cute) or a con (they tend to make a lot of noise at sunrise). So-sos: The hotel did not permit us to check in even a few minutes early, even […] with several hours to prepare for us. There were sugar ants in the room, which seemed strange since there was no food or other attractions for them. Cons: The location of the hotel is both a plus and a minus. Cabs will rarely take you directly to the hotel (and few no where it is). Getting to it requires penetrating very large crowds coming and going from the Castelo Sao Jorge. Once you do so, however, the neighborhood is fanciful and quiet. The hotel has no restaurant, and almost all the nearby restaurants are tourist traps (bad quality and high prices). You will have to travel for dinner. Read more

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We chose this property based on the location at the castle and from reviews on this sight. Both were spot on. Hotel is located immediately next to Castle St George, and I mean next to it. My balcony overlooked the castle grounds.(when I could see past the beautiful peacock that like to sit on our balcony each day) Rooms are beautiful and our balcony […] overlooked the courtyard and castle grounds. There was a welcome carafe of Port in our room, which was a very nice suprise. The courtyard has nice seating and makes a great place to unwind after a day of touring, with a glass of wine or port from the lobby honor bar. (very nice selection of everything--and quite reasonable) There are several restaruants and shops in the immediate area. Two absolute gems that standout are: Wine Bar do Castelo. Killer little wine bar just outside the arch run by Nuno. He has an amazing knowledge of Portugese wines and will walk you through all the regions. Great appetizers to go with them. Resto do Chapito may be the best place for dinner in the area. Hard to find, but just a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Converted womens prison perched on the cliff with view that are mind blowing, overlooking the city and river. You can thank me later. Service at the hotel is beyond top notch. They worked hard to help us with tours and places to eat. I cannot thank them enough. This is a great place!! (one note, as others have said, be prepared to walk up the hill!) Read more

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The hotel is beautiful. Located in a restored kitchen wing of the Castle S. Jorge which ovrlooks Lisbon from the centre of the oldest part of town (Al Fama). Rooms (& bathroom) and lobby are really lovely.. Breakfast on the terace is amazing with peacocks roaming. Staff are friendly and helpful. Complemetary Port in the room was a nice touch. We stayed […] in the old part of the hotel and the room just has a view of the street. Rooms in the new wing overlook the terrace and may have wider views.. Will definately vist this hotel again. Reccommended. Read more

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We had a wonderful stay in this little oasis in the city. The peacocks in the courtyard were an added bonus - they actually belong to the castle, but love the tranquility of the hotel courtyard, so that's telling you something!

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Nice location if you don't want to see the more modern parts of Lisbon, but we found it a bit isolated. We realized that this was a difficult location to find when our taxi driver couldn't find it and dumped us and our luggage in a grotty neighbourhood to find it for ourselves (took about 1 hour with all our luggage in tow). Lack of a fridge or minibar […] was a minus, as was the additional cost of 14 Euro per person for a fairly mundane buffet breakfast (especially as the lodgings were just as expensive as any 5 star hotel in the central city. The staff were great and very helpful, but we also found that having guests directly above us, the room was extremely noisy (high heels on wooden floors). All in all, great for perhaps a night or two, but not a good base to see Lisbon from, especially for the price. Read more

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This hotel felt small and personal, it felt like an oasis of calm in the city. The service was excellent and I would recommend it to anyone

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Perfect place for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. The grounds were very clean and comfortable; staff was helpful; breakfast was good. Location: enjoyed being in the old-town, close to some tourist attractions (castelo) but not in the thick of it. It was like our own little oasis. Great restaurants/bar neighborhoods (Barrio Alto, Chiado) less than […] 20 minutes walking, and close to transport (historic 28 tram). A bit of a walk uphill to get home after a day away, but made it much easier to indulge at one of the great restaurants in town after! Read more

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Great location that was quiet but easily accessible to the the centre of town.

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Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely and tasteful decor. Room in the old part of the house was unusual but very nice and cosy. We even had a complimentary bottle of port in our room. If you don't like to stay where everybody else is staying in Lisbon, this is a great location. Really good restaurants close by as well. We didn't bring our children, […] but I am sure it is also a great place for families. Read more

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Such a pleasant suprise!... This little Gem is a must if you want to step back and rise above.

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Solar do Castelo is a comfortable, friendly hotel in an exciting location. It sits in a historic location, on top of the hill that is the Castelo de San Jorge. The restored castle's grounds surround the hotel and can be accessed for a handful of euros. The castle itself is interesting, but its best feature is the outstanding views it allows over most […] of the city and the River Tagus. From the Castelo everywhere is downhill, so coming back is always seriously uphill. We found the buses and trams a great way to get around town, but none of them quite cuts out all the uphill walking. There is a selection of cafes, restaurants and bars within staggering distance to lessen the need to go too far when your legs are aching. Read more

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Full of character and very friendly. You will need to be quite fit though as its at the top of a long hilly walk along cobbled streets.

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The only difficulty was finding it for the first time - we took a taxi direct from the aiport and the driver made us walk the last 100 metres as the streets were so narrow ! But it was all worthwhile. A very small and very intimate hotel (only 14 rooms and no restaurant) that was exactly right for our 5 day city break. We had a room in the small new […] building with french doors (do they call them that in Portugal?) and a small balcony looking over the peaceful inner courtyard. We had breakfast outside in the courtyard every day - the best freshly squeezed orange juice ever. With so few guests and such a wonderful building it was a great feeling going back there each day. It is very well located if you are prepared to get to grips with the bus service (a shuttle ) down to the main square in central Lisbon (less than 10 minutes) and then a bus or tram to lierally anywhere else. Buy a Viva Viagem top up card at a Metro station and use it on all buses, trams, metros and even ferries - just like the London Transport Oystercard system. We would 100% stay here again. (But if you want a big corporate hotel with every facility go elsewhere !) Read more

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Our taxi eventually reached the hotel but seeral other taxis refused to go the full way because of vert narrow streets. The hotel staff were very friendly and did their utmost to help throughout our stay. The room was small but very quaint but had no view except for rooftops and a building under renovation. Try to avoid room 21!

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Very nice staff, very calm and nice atmosphere, excellent location, exciting wildlife (peacocks on the terrace) where you can eat a good breakfast. Pack some good shoes, cause Lisbon is hilly and this hotel is on the top of it all.

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Charming, quiet, wonderful location in the old town by the castle, but a trek to most other places. Felt that for the price the hotel could have been more focused and furniture, etc.

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Zeer charmant hotel. Een oase van rust om naar terug te komen na een drukke dag in Lissabon en even te ontspannen in d'e salon of op het terras met een tasje thee (gratis aangeboden). Het personeel is aanwezig en aandachtig, maar altijd op de achtergrond en nooit opdringerig. De kamers waren netjes en charmant, de bedden comfortabel. De badkamer klein, […] maar in orde. Ontbijtbuffet was uitgebreid en vers. Enige minpuntje voor ons, waren de pauwen. We waren eerst heel enthousiast dat we door ons slaapkamerraam uitzicht hadden op een hoop pauwen. Maar toen die midden in de nacht ook af en toe van zich bleken te laten horen, waren we minder gecharmeerd. Read more

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Hotellet er IKKE for folk i dårlig form, da det ligger øverst oppe på barken. Det er dog et fint lille hotel, samt ikke mindst er det meget stille og roligt. Service, ja man er jo i Portugal, så det er OK og mere blivet det ikke til. prise på hotellet er dog alt for dyr i forhold til hvad man ellers kan få i Januar. Hvis I skal på en romantisk smuttur, […] så find istedet et hyggeligt hotel i nærheden af Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara og nyd morgenmad med udsigt over byen og drinks/god mad om aftenen. Read more

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Das Hotel befindet sich in luftiger Höhe direkt am Castelo, weshalb man die Anreise unbedingt mit dem Bus, der am Rossio startet unternehmen sollte, da der Fussweg mit Gepäck schlicht zu mühsam ist .. wir haben dies leider unterschätzt und sind im Schweiße unseres Angesichts am Hotel eingetroffen :-) Im Hotel mangelt es schlicht an nichts: super Service […] (kompetent und freundlich), tolles Frühstücksbuffet (auch Sonderwünsche werden gerne erfüllt), liebe- und geschmackvolle Einrichtung, bequeme Betten, grandioser Innenhof, der zum Verweilen einlädt! In unmittelbarer Umgebung befinden sich Cafes und Restaurants und sämtliche Stadtteile sind schnell und bequem mit Bus, Straßenbahn oder auch zu Fuß erreichbar. Read more

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Underbart litet hotell alldeles intill borgen i Lisabonn. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal. På rummet finns tofflor, morgonrock, hårtork, saftybox, tv, dvd-spelare, telefon och trådlöst internet. Ingen minibar på rummet men det är bara att gå ner till sällskapsrummets bar och hälla upp, du skriver själv upp vad du tar och betalar vid utcheckning. Orkar […] du inte hämta är det bara att ringa 24h roomservice. Charmig och lugn omgivning med nattro. Omgivningens backar och kullersten gör det dock mindre lämpligt för folk med rörelshinder. Rekommenderas varmt. Read more

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Ein wunderbares Hotel, sehr schöne, warm eingerichtete Zimmer mit viel mediterranem Charme. Sehr freundliches, serviceorientiertes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Die Lage ist toll, oben auf dem Castell. Das Frühstücksbuffet lässt keine Wünsche offen, man könnte sich sogar Sekt zum Frühstück gönnen. Alles in allem: Rundum schön und wir buchen dieses Hotel […] mit Sicherheit wieder ! Read more

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Particolarmente adatto a una vacanza romantica, stile elegante e accogliente, colazioni abbondanti, personale molto cortese. Abbastanza ben collegato dai mezzi pubblici.

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Het hotel ligt op een heel bijzonderen locatie, vrijwel naast de ingang van het Castelo. De ruimtes zijn mooi en verzorgd ingericht met antieke meubelen. Ontbijten kon men buiten op een patio met mooie tegel - plateaus in oude stijl. Het personeel was bijzonder vriendelijk en attent.

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Sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man Ruhe liebt, einen Sinn für das Schöne hat und in Lissabon nicht unmittelbar neben der Partymeile wohnen möchte. Sehr guter Service, umfangreiches Frühstück in einem tollen, kleinen Innenhof - und alles direkt unterhalb der Burg. Restaurants , Bus und Strassenbahn gut zu Fuss zu erreichen.

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Wir waren mit diesem Hotel sehr zufrieden und würden es uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Auch das Frühstück ließ nichts zu wünschen übrig. Nach einem erlebnisreichen Tag haben wir uns jeden Abend gefreut, dorthin zurückzukehren.

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Posto incantevole, molto intimo e curato. Il personale estremamente gentile e disponibile. Tutto è molto semplice ma di qualità. La location è vicina al centro di Lisbona, rimane in collina ed è raggiungibile a piedi in 15 minuti.

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Tres bon accueil avec les enfants Le personnel parle français et est très serviable Un quartier un peu difficile d'accès et peu animé le soir en Avril

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faticoso arrivarci ma ne vale la pena gentili e discreti ricca colazione

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Wir hatten ein Hotel gesucht, dass nicht dem üblichen Hotelcharakter entsprach Im Solor do Castelo haben wir genau das gefunden. Freundliches Personal, hilfsbereit. Liegt direkt im Castelo, ursprünglich, mit Niveau. Man verlässt das Haus und ist in mitten der Alfama. Abends ist nicht mehr von der Touristen zu sehen. Im Garten spazieren die Pfauen umher, […] Gutes Frühstück. Die 28 E ist leicht zu erreichen und damit die Stadt Wir würden das Haus jeder Zeit wieder buchen. Read more

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Personnel extrêmement attentif et serviable( merci Mariana). Excellent petit déjeuner. Bon rapport qualité prix des 2 restaurants à l'arrêt bus, les vins blancs et rouges du Douro sont à découvrir! . Temps navette centre ville 6 min. En cas de location de voiture à l'aéroport, l'accès à l'hotel n'est pas évident, l'adresse n'est pas répertoriée dans […] le GPS des taxis!!! Read more

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Kort vei til sentrum, men likevel så fredelig og rolig. Personalet er veldig vennlige og hjelpsomme. Dette er et hotell med varme og sjel. Vi har bodd her to ganger og kommer gjerne igjen.

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todella viihtyisä hotelli, luottavainen ja ystävällinen palvelu, jota ei liiaksi kuitenkaan tyrkytetty. Historian havinaa ja nykyaikaa yhdistetty onnistuneesti. Hiljainen! Suosittelen lämpimästi!

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Hotel tres bien situé dans la partie historique HAUTE de Lisbonne, à côté du chateau. Bel hôtel avec personnel aimable et parlant le français notamment à la réception. La chambre était très bien agencée avec une carafe de porto offerte tous les jours si nécessaire, très apprécié. La Clim de la chambre ne semblait pas être réversible donc pas très chaud […] pendant les nuits fraîches du début avril 2012 à Lisbonne. Petit déjeuné varié avec la présence de spécialité portugaise comme la Pastel de Nata, à goûter absolument. Les pains très variés étaient d'une fraîcheur incomparable. Les paons de toute beauté déambulaient autour de l'hôtel et dans sa cour intérieur , ce qui apportait une touche un peu plus magique à cet endroit déjà sensoriellement intense! Read more

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Top-Lage, klasse Frühstück (reichhaltig und nett angerichtet) mit frischem O-Saft. Nette Räumlichkeiten mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Frühstück open-air in einem netten Patio - teilweise in Gesellschaft von Pfauen. Alles sehr sauber und extrem freundliches Personal.

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Supert boutique hotell med fantastisk beliggenhet i en stille blindvei i den gamle delen av byen. Ti minutter å gå ned til det travle sentrum, men her er du borte fra alt. Rommene er fine, nummer 8 var stort og luftig.

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Sehr schönes, geschmackvolles Hotel. Direkt an der Burg uns damit sehr ruhig gelegen. Mit Bus und Bahn sehr gut zu erreichen, aber nicht direkt bis zur Hoteltür: 2 Minuten zu Fuß muss man schon gehen! Definitiv nichts für Nachtschwärmer. Außer ein paar Restaurants und einer wirklich erstklassigen Weinbar ist nichts fußläufig. Uns hat es gefallen!

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Tolle Lage im Castel abergut zu Fuss solte mann sein

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