Olissippo Lapa Palace occupies a 19th-century aristocratic palace on Rua do Pau de Bandeira in Lapa, an embassy district on a quiet hillside between the city centre and the Tagus riverfront. Built as a private residence for the Marquis of Rio Maior, the palace was converted into a hotel while preserving its original salons, terraced gardens and mature Mediterranean planting. The Alfama and Baixa districts are a short taxi or tram ride away, and the riverfront at Santos is within walking distance downhill.
Rooms are arranged across the historic palace building and a newer wing set into the terraced gardens; the palace suites retain original ceiling frescoes, marble fireplaces and antique furnishings, while garden-wing rooms open onto tiered lawns with views toward the river. The terraced gardens descend in a series of levels planted with palms, jacarandas and rose beds, giving the property an unusually green, secluded setting for a hotel this close to central Lisbon.
The outdoor pool sits within the gardens, framed by mature trees and looking out toward the Tagus. The spa offers a modest but well-appointed treatment menu. The hotel's restaurant serves Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes, with breakfast served on a terrace overlooking the gardens in good weather.
Lapa's embassy-district setting makes the hotel popular with diplomatic and business travellers seeking privacy and quiet, as well as leisure guests who want a garden retreat within easy reach of Alfama, Chiado and the riverside tram routes. Parking is available on site, useful given the district's steep, narrow streets.
| Price | $$$$ |
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| Address | Rua do Pau de Bandeira 4, 1249-021 Lisboa |
Room types
- Classic Room
- Deluxe Room
- Junior Suite
- Palace Suite
Amenities
- 19th-century palace
- Outdoor pool
- Terraced gardens
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Parking
Location
Rua do Pau de Bandeira 4, 1249-021 Lisboa
38.7079, -9.1608 View on map
Highlights
- 19th-century aristocratic palace with preserved salons, frescoed ceilings and terraced gardens
- Outdoor pool set within tiered garden terraces with views toward the Tagus
- Quiet embassy-district setting in Lapa, a short tram or taxi ride from Alfama and Baixa
- On-site parking, a practical advantage in a district of steep, narrow streets
Tips for visiting
- Request a garden-wing room for tiered lawn and river views, or a palace room for original period detail
- The gardens are best appreciated slowly in late afternoon light, when the terraces catch the sun over the Tagus
- Santos riverfront, with its design district and river bars, is a walkable downhill route from the hotel
- Book a car or taxi for evening arrivals; Lapa's streets are steep and poorly lit compared with central Lisbon
Accessibility
Public areas and select rooms are accessible via lift; the terraced garden levels are connected by stepped pathways that are not fully step-free. Guests with mobility needs should request an accessible room and discuss garden access at booking.