Welcome to Casa do Barão

Casa do Barão is ideally located in a beautiful 18th century street in Lisbon's downtown. A peaceful oasis in the middle of a sophisticated neighbourhood with theatres, bookstores, traditional and trendy cafes and restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques. The iconic tram 28, and the riverside are in short walking distance. The trains to Belém, Cascais, and Sintra, the Underground, and a 24-hour taxi stand are all located close to Casa do Barão.

Refurbished in 2022

Casa do Barão was refurbished in 2022 preserving its original features. You can experience some of the 18th century brilliance in each of the rooms and the social area full of art and vintage furniture. The lush garden with a small pool creates a peaceful oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Lisbon. The homemade breakfast is served in the sunny garden, and in the evening you can enjoy sipping a glass of port wine in the quiet library. The cozy bedrooms are equiped with high quality beds and linens, inviting you to unwind and relax after a long day. Casa do Barão is run by a Portuguese family and offers a relaxed atmosphere almost like staying in a private home but with all the amenities you would expect in a hotel. Our team loves to make your stay personal and special.

History of Casa do Barão​

At the end of the 19th century and the height of Romanticism, this was the home of Viscount Espinhosa. At a time when the Royal House sold noble titles to wealthy people, he received his title from King D. Carlos the 1st. As the Viscount had no direct descendants, after his death, his fortune was divided among many family members. After several generations, the house and all its furniture reached the current owners who recovered the building and adapted it into a hotel, while adding pieces of contemporary art and furniture. The family portraits and antique furniture have been in the house since the Viscount's time. However, their connection to the Viscount and exact provenance are unknown. The portrait in the kitchen, found in one of the bedrooms on the top floor, is thought to be of the Viscount's wife, and one of the portraits in the library is most likely of the Viscount himself. The name “Casa do Barão” comes from the famous Portuguese writer Almeida Garrett, who ridiculed the excess of titles sold in Portugal during that period with a phrase that is still used today:

“Run away dog! or the King will make you a Baron. Where shall I hide? He will find me and make me a Viscount!”.