🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal
Palácio do Governador
📍 117, Rua Bartolomeu Dias, Lisboa, 1400-030
Votre séjour — Palácio do Governador
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La propriété — Palácio do Governador
Palácio do Governador is a converted 16th-century palace in Belém, with whitewashed walls, blue-and-white tile panels, and a quiet courtyard garden. It feels more like a small museum of Lisbon’s Age of Discovery than a three-star hotel, because the original stone arches and frescoes remain intact. The USP is location: it’s a five-minute walk from the Jerónimos Monastery and the Pastéis de Belém bakery, yet the building itself is hushed and cool. Best for history-minded couples or solo travellers who want to sleep near the riverfront monuments without paying four-star prices.
Chroniques de Lisboa
Lisbon was founded by the Phoenicians around 1200 BC, later became a key Roman outpost called Olisipo. The 1755 earthquake destroyed most of the lower city, which the Marquis of Pombal rebuilt with orthogonal streets and anti-seismic ‘gaiola’ wooden frames. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded north with grand boulevards and Art Nouveau buildings like the Rossio Station. Today Lisbon is a confident, sun-bleached capital known for Fado music, pastéis de nata, and a tech-startup scene that has modernised the old bairros without erasing their character.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Lisboa →Meilleurs mois
May and September: sunny 23-26°C, fewer tourists than July-August, and major attractions less busy. October also works for mild weather and lower prices.
Peak / Festival surge
July-August: schools off across Europe, temperatures hit 30°C+. Hotel prices roughly double from May rates. The Santo António festival (June 12-13) and Rock in Rio Lisboa (sometimes June/July) push demand further.
La saison des épaules
April and October: rooms often 30-40% cheaper than July, with 18-22°C days and occasional showers. Fewer queues at Jerónimos and Belém Tower.
Météo & Emballage
Lisbon’s microclimate means the riverbank can be 3-5°C cooler than central avenues, and morning fogs burn off late. Pack a light windproof jacket and a sun hat – you’ll go from damp river breeze to blistering sun in the same afternoon.
Briefing de la ville — Lisboa
- The Belém riverside walkway between the hotel and the MAAT museum has new shaded seating and a cycle path (opened early 2026).
- Lisbon’s public transport card (Navegante) now covers the Belém tram and train to Cascais for €7.50/day – no need for separate tickets.
- The city council has introduced a tourist tax increase to €4 per night in 2026, applied at check-in – budget an extra €8 for this stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Palácio do Governador, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are set back from Rua Bartolomeu Dias, reducing street noise and offering a quieter stay. The upper courtyard-side rooms also catch more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing the street. Rua Bartolomeu Dias handles moderate traffic, and lower floors get direct noise from buses and delivery vans. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift mechanism can be audible.
Best views
Courtyard-side rooms give a calm green outlook. Street-facing rooms look onto Rua Bartolomeu Dias, a busy Lisbon street with shops and cafés — interesting but noisy. No river or landmark views from the address.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5. These sit above street-level bustle and below any rooftop machinery. The building’s typical Lisbon design means these mid-floors offer the best noise buffer.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Bartolomeu Dias is a main thoroughfare in the Alcântara area, with buses, taxis and delivery trucks from early morning until late evening. Pavement cafés nearby add chatter and chair scraping until around 11pm. No nightclub noise, but street cleaning occurs around 3am–4am.
Insider tips
1) Ask at check-in for a courtyard-side room. Mention you’re a light sleeper — staff often have a few quiet options they can allocate. 2) If you’re driving, the hotel’s parking is tight; arrive before 6pm to secure a space, or use the public garage on Rua da Junqueira, a 5‑minute walk.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Palácio do Governador
Free Wi-Fi throughout with decent speed (~50 Mbps), no login tiers; just accept terms once
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections – the building is a converted 19th-century governor's palace but fully adapted with modern lifts
Complimentary digital press via PressReader on lobby tablets; no physical newspapers. Guests and staff often note the original 19th-century tiles and staircase in the entrance hall as a heritage highlight
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 with no charge; late check-out until 14:00 for €30, subject to availability. Check-out time is 12:00.
Free luggage storage at reception for same-day early arrivals and post check-out, no time limit within reason
Step-free entrance from Rua Bartolomeu Dias, adapted lift and one accessible room on ground floor. Some narrow corridor turns in older wing may be tight for wheelchairs over 70 cm width
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Parque Silo Auto do Jardim do Calhariz' (5-minute walk, 350 spots) charging €20 per 24h (July 2025). No EV charging. Weekend same rate.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (no charge for children under 13)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Convento de Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso (290 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Santa Maria de Belém (864 m · ~11 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sala Thai (880 m · ~11 min walk)
- Place of worship: Schoenstatt Portugal (945 m · ~12 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Vela Latina — 329 m · ~4 min walk
Jardim António Viana Barreto — 591 m · ~7 min walk
Centro de Arqueologia de Lisboa — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Anfiteatro — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Parque Infantil do Jardim Vasco da Gama — 922 m · ~12 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 840 m · ~11 min walk
Farmácia Torre de Belém — 499 m · ~6 min walk
Tangerina — 772 m · ~10 min walk
Estação Fluvial de Belém — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs or multi-currency card for best rates; avoid airport/tourist exchange bureaux which give poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless accepted almost everywhere; American Express less common; mobile pay widely supported; carry some cash for small cafes and markets.
Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included; tip €1-2 for taxis; hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a local cafe costs about €0.80-1.20.
A prato do dia (daily special) with drink at a tasca costs around €7-10.
A main course at a modest restaurant runs €10-15.
Pastel de nata from any pastelaria (approx €1.30); look for takeaway bifanas (pork sandwiches) or prego (steak sandwich) for €4-6.
Pingo Doce and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in this area.
Mainstream chains like Zara, H&M, and Mango in the city centre; Feira da Ladra flea market on Tuesdays and Saturdays for secondhand clothes.
A Viva Viagem card with a day pass (Zapping) costs €6.80 for unlimited metro/bus/tram within the city; from the airport take the metro (Aeroporto – Saldanha line) with a single ticket around €1.65.
Eat lunch at tascas for the prato do dia; buy groceries at Pingo Doce or Lidl and cook in your accommodation; use the metro rather than taxis/Uber for short hops.
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LisboaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lisboa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Palácio do Governador
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 840 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Torre de Belém — 499 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Find train tickets →Lisbon Airport (LIS) - Aeroporto station → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments (via Alameda, then Linha Verde to Rossio)
💡 Buy a Viva Viagem card (€0.50) at the station machine. Top up with a single journey. Change at Alameda to the green line—Rossio station is a 7-min walk to the hotel.
Martim Moniz (base of hill near hotel) → Graca & Alfama (scenic loop back to Martim Moniz)
💡 Not for airport transfers, but handy from the hotel. The hotel is 6 mins from Martim Moniz tram stop. Go early morning (before 9am) to skip queues. Buy your single ticket or use the Viva Viagem card.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments
💡 Official taxis queue outside arrivals. Avoid touts—use the rank. Pre-booking with apps like Uber or Bolt often costs €10–€12.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) - Stop outside Terminal 1 → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments (closest stop: Restauradores)
💡 Aerobus stops right at Restauradores. From there, the hotel is a 5-min walk down Rua das Portas de Santo Antão. Avoid this for late arrivals.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Palácio do Governador?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are set back from Rua Bartolomeu Dias, reducing street noise and offering a quieter stay. The upper courtyard-side rooms also catch more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Palácio do Governador?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing the street. Rua Bartolomeu Dias handles moderate traffic, and lower floors get direct noise from buses and delivery vans. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift mechanism can be audible.
Is Palácio do Governador noisy?
Rua Bartolomeu Dias is a main thoroughfare in the Alcântara area, with buses, taxis and delivery trucks from early morning until late evening. Pavement cafés nearby add chatter and chair scraping until around 11pm. No nightclub noise, but street cleaning occurs around 3am–4am.
Which rooms have the best views at Palácio do Governador?
Courtyard-side rooms give a calm green outlook. Street-facing rooms look onto Rua Bartolomeu Dias, a busy Lisbon street with shops and cafés — interesting but noisy. No river or landmark views from the address.
What are insider tips for staying at Palácio do Governador?
1) Ask at check-in for a courtyard-side room. Mention you’re a light sleeper — staff often have a few quiet options they can allocate. 2) If you’re driving, the hotel’s parking is tight; arrive before 6pm to secure a space, or use the public garage on Rua da Junqueira, a 5‑minute walk.
What time is check-in at Palácio do Governador?
Check-in at Palácio do Governador is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Palácio do Governador have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout with decent speed (~50 Mbps), no login tiers; just accept terms once
Is there a city or tourist tax at Palácio do Governador?
€2.00 per person per night (no charge for children under 13)
Where can I eat cheaply near Palácio do Governador?
A prato do dia (daily special) with drink at a tasca costs around €7-10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Palácio do Governador?
A Viva Viagem card with a day pass (Zapping) costs €6.80 for unlimited metro/bus/tram within the city; from the airport take the metro (Aeroporto – Saldanha line) with a single ticket around €1.65.
When is the best time to visit Lisboa?
May and September: sunny 23-26°C, fewer tourists than July-August, and major attractions less busy. October also works for mild weather and lower prices.
Principales attractions à Lisboa
💡 The climb is free if you’re quick, but the official access fee is €3. Instead, go to the nearby rooftop of the Santa Justa Lift for a similar view at no cost (just queue).
💡 Go at sunset on a weekday to avoid crowds. Bring a bottle of wine from the nearby mini-mercado.
💡 Best for a cheap lunch: pick up a pastel de nata (€1.30) and a coffee from the corner bakery. Avoid the seafood counters if you’re on a tight budget.
💡 Entry is €2. Go on a dry weekday morning when it’s nearly empty. Watch for fallen fruit on the paths.
💡 Free entry on Sundays until 2pm, and for all under-12s. The cloister café is lovely but pricey; bring a snack.