Casa do Barão
An 18th-century rowhouse with a garden pool near Príncipe Real
About this stay
Casa do Barão occupies an 18th-century rowhouse on the hillside near Príncipe Real, the quarter that filled with townhouses after Lisbon's elite moved uphill once the 1755 earthquake damaged the lower city. Travellers staying here find period details carried through from that era, paired with a garden and an outdoor pool that feel unexpected behind a rowhouse façade. Free breakfast is served each morning, and free Wi-Fi and air conditioning run throughout the smoke-free building. An airport shuttle takes care of arrival without a taxi search. Príncipe Real today mixes antique shops, independent boutiques and shaded garden squares, and the guesthouse's position on this hillside puts that slower, residential side of the neighborhood within an easy walk, away from the busier riverside routes but close enough to reach them on foot.
- Outdoor pool
- Garden
- Free breakfast
- Airport shuttle
Our take
Casa do Barão suits travellers who want period character and a garden pool instead of a modern hotel block. I recommend it for a first Lisbon visit because free breakfast and the airport shuttle remove two small logistics headaches, while Príncipe Real offers antique shops, boutiques and shaded garden squares on foot. A guest score of 9.8 across hundreds of reviews says guests agree. Anyone wanting a restaurant or a large fitness center should look elsewhere.
- Book the airport shuttle when you reserve your room, since arranging it after arrival is harder than setting it up early.
- Ask about pool access hours during your stay, since a period rowhouse pool is often a smaller, shared feature.
- Confirm your breakfast timing at check-in, since it is included and served fresh rather than as a buffet.
Why we love it
- Garden and outdoor pool behind an 18th-century façade
- Free breakfast served fresh every single morning
- Quiet, residential setting near Príncipe Real
- Airport shuttle simplifies the first leg of a trip
Why guests love itI would recommend Casa do Barão to a family that likes a quieter, characterful base over a big hotel. The 18th-century rowhouse has a garden and an outdoor pool, which is a welcome surprise in a Lisbon townhouse, and breakfast is free each morning. Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning run throughout the smoke-free building, and the airport shuttle makes arrival simple with children. There is no lift or restaurant listed, so I would pack light and plan dinners nearby.