Casa Balthazar

A boutique hotel in Lisbon that will make you feel like at home, with its charming common areas and exquisite decoration. This building, owned by Balthazar Roiz Castanheiro (the founder of the well-known Confeitaria Nacional) radiates peace and tranquillity. The ideal place for a getaway in Lisbon with a perfect location: right in the heart of the city, next to the Santa Justa lift.

The rooms are large and decorated with good taste. Many of them boast a terrace with views over the capital's skyline and all are equipped with tables, chairs and a pair of hammocks that will delight those wanting to relax in a unique environment. In the rooms, you will also find a fully equipped kitchenette, sitting room, free Wi-Fi, flat screen satellite TV, iPod docking station and, for some of them, even an indoor Jacuzzi. The hotel offers a small swimming pool with loungers, a garden and a charming restaurant called O Buenos Aires, where you can taste some of the best Portuguese dishes and great wines. Breakfast with fresh and varied products is served by the Confeitaria Nacional in the breakfast room.

The access to the hotel is a bit complicated but, bearing its location in mind - in one of the most emblematic quarters of Lisbon-, we wouldn’t expect otherwise. The city consists of a many alleys and narrow little streets and there lies, indeed, one of its greatest charms. There is a treasure waiting to be discovered in every corner.