SOLAR DO CASTELO - LISBON HERITAGE COLLECTION - ALFAMA, Lisbon

Solar Do Castelo - Lisbon Heritage Collection - Alfama - An 18th-century palace hotel within medieval castle walls

Built on the former royal kitchen site, this exclusive Lisbon hotel occupies an 18th-century palace within São Jorge Castle's medieval village. The 4-star Solar Do Castelo features 20 rooms with contemporary-classic decor, equipped with air conditioning, LCD TVs, and Molton Brown amenities. The Lisbon Heritage Collection property offers an assisted breakfast buffet serving local cheeses, regional smoked hams, and traditional custard tarts in the São Jorge room or garden courtyard. A 24-hour room service provides light meals including salads, sandwiches, and local charcuterie platters. The original stone-walled lounge includes an honor bar, while the inner courtyard features medieval remains and a small garden. Located in Alfama, one of the city's oldest quarters, the hotel stands 0.5 miles from Graça Church and 0.5 miles from Rossio Square. The property is accessible via a private golf cart service from the castle gate.

Pros

The only hotel situated within the medieval Castle village walls

Original 18th-century architectural elements preserved throughout the property

Resident peacocks from the castle frequently visit the noble patio

Atelier Graça Viterbo's design combines medieval heritage with contemporary elements

Cons

Castle area's narrow streets can make hotel access challenging

Peacocks can be noisy during mating season