Not easy to find, but not easy to forget either. What we mean by the first part of our statement is that although the small boutique bed and breakfast Casa das Janelas com Vista is located in Bairro Alto, one of Lisbon’s most emblematic, central and liveliest areas (especially at night), you can easily miss it, tucked away as it is in a quiet little side street just wide enough to let a car past.
For many people this is the real Lisbon, a sort of sexy concoction of “shabby chic” buildings all huddled together in a warren of single car wide streets and steep hills. Picturesque it certainly is, but if you’re not careful you can easily pass the Casa das Janelas com Vista without a second glance as it is pretty discreet on the outside. But once inside it’s a different story with the trendy boutique nature of the Casa das Janelas com Vista immediately hitting you in the face.
The common areas combine no end of contemporary and classic elements to perfection, for example, with modern designer chairs, sofas and lamps competing with an old yellow iron table a velvet chaise longue and old armchair for our attention. That’s just the entrance and check-in area. Rooms (12 double rooms, 6 of which can be combined to make 3 family suites) are just as imaginative and made up of many small details that all together add up to a great experience.
Now, the name of this accommodation also gives the game away as to one of its other plus points: Casa das Janelas com Vista means “the House of Windows with Views”. In short, some of the rooms have stupendous vistas over Bairro Alto itself with its orange coloured rooftops and the Tagus River itself, which puts most of Europe’s capital rivers to shame in terms of size and breadth.
And so we come to the second part of our initial phrase. Given the location, the lovely decoration, wonderful city views and, we almost forgot, the gracious and considerate staff, some will want to stay on a few days longer. In other words: it will be an unforgettable experience.
Casa das Janelas proved an excellent choice. The young staff are attentive and sweet; the breakfast more than delicious; the place well-located. We had a top floor room, which was quiet and spacious. The usual small things are missing, e.g., limited hooks to hang your towels; no place to set your toiletries or luggage. Overall we were happy with this bed and breakfast and would return.
Convenient and quiet
by Tami
Date of stay 26/04/2023
Great location where it is close to hot spots but also far enough away that it is still quiet and private at night. Very kind and accommodating staff with super cute lobby area.
Great location in Bairro Alto
by Swantje
Date of stay 22/08/2022
When entering the hotel you feel immediately welcomed and at home. Painted in warm, earthy colors, the breakfast room downstairs decorated in industrial style invites to get together with other travelers - if you want. The breakfast serves healthy food and most delicious home baked cakes. The staff is friendly and helps with everything you need. Giving directions, finding a friendly driver, getting tickets for a soccer match. The location is very calm which must be rare for Lisbon. If I travel to Lisbon again I will definitely stay again at the Casa de Janelas.
Oasis
by Georg
Date of stay 29/07/2022
We stayed in Lisbon for a few days, this very exciting and lively city.
The hotel Casas das Janelas Com Vista was like a oasis in this busy place.
The service was very helpful and attentive. Breakfast is great in a big living room.
We always felt a little bit like coming home at the end of the day.
Cozy stay in Bairro Alto
by Günter
central, cozy, quiet, excellent service
Gorgeous decor
by Deborah
Date of stay 19/09/2019
We stayed 1 night and is was perfect. As it was a last minute booking we got the last room available that didn’t have aircon and was a little noisy.
Otherwise we loved the hotel, the quirky and trendy decor with beautiful furniture and gorgeous blankets.
The young staff were helpful and accommodating for an early morning checkout and also to mention the breakfast was incredible! A good stay.
Stylish accommodation in Barrio Alto
by Claudia
Date of stay 09/08/2019
Lovely place in Barrio Alto. Although our room was a little bit small we enjoyed our stay at casa das janelas very much! Great service and extraordinary breakfast! We certainly will come back!
Review
by Richard Milkovitch
Date of stay 16/07/2018
Excellent accommodation... Really cool reception area with lovely objets d'art.
The room and shower/toilet area was big and lovely power shower which you need when you are out and about.
The only place I stayed where the air conditioning worked properly!!
Breakfast was sumptuous and staff wherevery friendly and helpful.
Super schön!
by Anika
Date of stay 23/06/2018
Eine tolle, gemütliche und super schöne eingerichtete Unterkunft. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Helpfull Young Staff
by Helene
Date of stay 20/09/2017
We are very fond of Casa. It is situated in the less touristic part of Bairro Alto. The House is beautiful, the rooms comfortable. Lovely breakfast. And first of all: the young staff is so friendly and helpfull. We are planning to return.
Klein, fein, tolles Design
by Natalie
Date of stay 01/09/2016
Sehr schönes kleines Design-Hotel mit sehr persönlichem Service. Mitten im Bairro Alto gelegen - also der Altstadt. Toller Ausgangspunkt für Spaziergänge durch die wunderschöne Stadt, in der Nähe von Restaurants und Bars. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!
Beurteilung
by Roland
Date of stay 07/04/2016
Ein wunderschönes Hotel an einem tollen und ruhigen Ort. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und fühlten uns sehr wohl. Die Zimmer sind sauber und wunderbar eingerichtet. Also sehr zu empfehlen.
Lovely hotel
by Lisa
Date of stay 31/08/2015
This hotel is adorable, clean, and very inviting. The ambience is calm and relaxing, and the people working are very helpful. There is always someone to ask questions or make phone calls for you. Breakfast is delicious with fresh fruits, breads, eggs and wonderful coffee. I was so pleased with the place physically but also with the helpful and warm people working.
Loved it
by Hans
Date of stay 16/06/2015
We loved the stay at Casa Janelas,
Nice interior and very special the people who worked there.
Wunderbarer Ort
by Jutta
Date of stay 04/11/2014
Wir haben uns pudelwohl gefühlt. Das Personal war klasse, wahnsinnig aufmerksam und zugewandt. Das Zimmer war hübsch, zum Wohlfühlen und ungeschlagen der Küchen-/Wohnzimmerbereich. Einfach sehr gemütlich. Wenn wir wieder in Lissabon sind, kommen wir definitiv wieder.
Muy acogedora
by Ana Martinez
Date of stay 23/09/2014
La casa está muy bien situada, en una calle céntrica y tranquila, de difícil acceso con el coche, pero tiene un parking cerca que, sorprendentemente, hace el 50% de descuento si tienes la Lisboa card. Es un edificio antiguo totalmente renovado muy acogedor y la decoración está muy cuidada, llena de objetos rescatados de aquí y de allá muy bien elegidos. Todo estaba muy limpio. El personal, que está 24 horas, es muy amable y muy atento y está dispuesto a recomendar y sugerir recorridos, excursiones y restaurantes. Si tienes problemas de movilidad ten en cuenta que hay escaleras para bajar al desayuno, que, por cierto, es espléndido, y para subir a las habitaciones.
A great little hotel/inn
by Josh
Date of stay 16/09/2014
We stayed 9 nights and were very sad to have to leave to go home. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and always present but not intrusive. Our room had a great view of the city. The daily breakfasts (included) fortified us for long days of walking and exploring. The location, in the middle of Bairro Alto, was a major factor in our enjoying Lisbon. We will certainly stay there again!
Casa con encanto
by María
Date of stay 01/11/2016
Casa con mucho encanto y personal muy amable . El desayuno todo natural y muy bueno
Las habitaciones un poco pequeñas y sin mesa ni TV .
Great
by Andrew and Matilda
Date of stay 24/09/2016
Room had such a nice feel to it, not big but spacious with high ceiling, light and simply furnished with an authentic feel. We had a great view too. Friendly and helpful staff, accommodating to people who turn up to breakfast far too late and want to take a tray up to their room :)
Location central but was quiet in the night
Charmoso
by Patricia
Date of stay 09/05/2016
Muito bonitinho charmoso pessoal simpatico
Prestativo. Otima localizacao. So falta uns detalhes mimos nos quartos sao bem simples crus
Ausgezeichnet für Junge Leute
by Herbert
Date of stay 01/05/2016
mein Zimmer war extrem klein, ich hätte gerne einen kleinen tisch gehabt. um mit dem PC zu arbeiten. im Frühstücksraum gab es keine guten Stühle.
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und überaus zuvorkommend, kompetent und motiviert. ausgezeichnetes Frühstück.
Ich bin schon 64 Jahre alt und ich glaube, das Hotel ist eher für jüngere Leute. Deshalb habe ich es meinen Kindern und den jüngeren Leuten in meinem Bekanntenkreis sehr empfohlen.
Einzigartig liebevoll
by Tino und Melanie Bastiani
Date of stay 17/10/2011
An dieser Stelle möchten wir dem Team des Hotels ganz herzlich zu der tollen Atmosphäre und dem super Service gratulieren. Wir haben mittlerweile viele Städte Europas bereist, aber ein Hotel mit diesem Charme selten gefunden. Das Frühstück findet am Morgen, auf Sesseln und Stühlen verschiedener Stilrichtungen, in einer wunderschön eingerichteten Küche statt. Man hat das Gefühl, man würde bei guten Freunden zum Brunch eingeladen sein. Während des Frühstücks findet man ständig Besonderheiten der Einrichtung, die man gerne zu Hause nachahmen möchte. Die Zimmer sind mit der geichen Liebe zum Detail exklusiv ausgestattet. Besonders schön ist die Tatsache, dass kein Fernsehen auf unserem Zimmer vorhanden war, so dass die Eindrücke der Stadt auch am Abend noch nachwirken konnten. Von der Lage des Hotels in der Altstadt, sind sämtliche Ziele gut zu Fuß erreichbar. Man erreicht die Elektriko 28, indem man lediglich die Rua de Seculo ca. 200 m hinabläuft. Von dem Hotel wurde das Lokal Rosa da Rua in der Rua da rosa 265 empfholen, dem ich mich an dieser Stelle anschliessen möchte. Super Service und ein portugiesisches Buffett zu dem fairen Preis von 13,50€ p.p.
Insgesamt eine 100% Empfehlung für einen schönen Lissabon Aufenthalt.
