Solar do Castelo Inn, a Lisbon Heritage CollectionvsPalacio Ramalhete
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Solar Do Castelo is preferred by most writers compared to Palacio Ramalhete. Solar Do Castelo has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 10 reviews including Star Service, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Solar do Castelo Inn, a Lisbon Heritage Collection Show All Reviews
Rua das Cozinhas 2, Lisbon 1100-181, Portugal
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Classic yet contemporary guestrooms."
Frommer's
"A stay at this historic building is one of the city's highlights." Full review
Fodor's
"In this 18th-century mansion within the walls of a castle, original architectural features have been lovingly restored and archeological finds put on display." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Honeymooners and hopeless romantics flock to this lemon-fronted mansion, sitting pretty next to hilltop Castelo de São Jorge." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The historic Solar Do Castelo is different than any other hotel in Lisbon." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Quietly tucked within the walls of the Castelo de Sao Jorge, the Solar do Castelo is housed in a lemon-yellow, 18th-century mansion done in the Pombaline style." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A cosy, eclectically furnished boutique hotel around a small courtyard."
Rough Guide
"A tastefully renovated eighteenth-century mansion abutting the castle walls on the site of the former palace kitchens, parts of which remain."
Star Service
"A little on the expensive side, this eclectic boutique-hotel from the standout Heritage chain is one of the best in Lisbon." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The 20 individually decorated rooms skilfully blend modern comforts with ancient artefacts and the walls, in Lisbon’s traditional yellow, enclose a cobbled courtyard." Full review
Palacio Ramalhete
Rua das Janelas Verdes 92, Lisbon 1200-692, Portugal
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"In a former palace dating back to the 17th century, the 12-room Palacio Ramalhete AL is a charming, upscale bed-and-breakfast with lots of character." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This attractive 18th-century palace delivers a real feel of authentic Lisbon, with its rich interior detail, flower-filled courtyards and literary past as home to the Maia family." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Built in the 18th century, Palácio Ramalhete hotel’s regal moniker makes it seem royally high-and-mighty; but this Pombaline-style Lisbon stay is surprisingly discreet and laid-back." Full review
Afar Magazine
"There are three tiered internal courtyards, the highest of which has a small, heated outdoor pool shaded by a massive palm tree, and River Tagus views in the distance. " Full review
Michelin Guide
"Tranquil place decorated with little more than courtyards, views and sunlight, that and the occasional touch of geometrically patterned tile-work...each of the twelve guest rooms is a little different" Full review