York HousevsCasa Balthazar
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, York House ranks slightly higher than Casa Balthazar. York House comes in at #32 in Lisbon with accolades from 8 reviews such as Frommer's, Star Service and Rough Guide.
York House
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Fodor's
Frommer's
Rua das Janelas Verdes 32, Lisbon 1200-691, Portugal
From $171/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"This hotel has a comfortable, contemporary interior."
"Steps twist up past ivy-clad walls to this 17th-century convent turned boutique stunner, with art-slung vaulted corridors and a sun-dappled courtyard." Full review
"Located in the quiet Lapa neighborhood, the York House hotel is a converted Carmelite convent built in 1606." Full review
"A former 17th-century convent, turned into a boarding house by two Yorkshire women in the 19th century."
"Located in a sixteenth-century Carmelite convent (and hidden from the main street by high walls), rooms here are chic and minimalist."
"On a cobbled street of grand but decaying buildings, this hotel sits between Bairro Alto and the waterfront, near its tiny, less evocative sibling Janelas Verdes." Full review
"Although it's a good way west of the center, York House is on tram and bus routes from downtown and near the Museu de Arte Antiga." Full review
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It has a loyal, predominantly British clientele; book well in advance.
"Once a 17th-century convent, this boutique hotel is outside the center of traffic-filled Lisbon, and so attracts those who desire peace and tranquillity." Full review
Casa Balthazar
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Rua do Duque, 22A, Lisbon 1200-159, Portugal
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Top choice
"Tucked down a quiet lane, Casa Balthazar has undeniable appeal with spacious, beautifully furnished rooms that bridge art deco with the 21st century." Full review
"Tucked away in a gated compound in Chiado, this sweet-and-chic guest house offers luxury stays with a welcoming family atmosphere." Full review
8.0
"Buried in the tiny streets of Chiado, this 19th-century haven offers tranquillity from the bustle of the city which its 17 rooms look onto, with views stretching across the red roofs." Full review