Palácio Do Governador – Lisbon Hotel & Spa
Built into the 16th-century palace once home to the governors of the Belem Tower, the Palácio do Governador is a 60-room hotel where Lisbon’s maritime past is woven through the interiors — blue-and-white azulejos, vaulted ceilings and limestone floors. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it stands two minutes’ walk from the tower itself.
The garden hides Roman fish-salting tanks once used to make garum for export across the empire, set among a reflecting pool and terraces. Guests have two outdoor pools, one for adults and one for children, plus an indoor spa pool with waterfalls, sauna and Turkish bath. The Po Tat restaurant pairs Portuguese ingredients with Asian technique, and MAAT, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the Jerónimos Monastery are all an easy walk away.
Highlights
- Set in the 16th-century palace of the former governors of the Belem Tower
- Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- Roman fish-salting tanks (cetárias) preserved in the garden
- Two outdoor pools plus an indoor spa pool with waterfalls
- Po Tat restaurant pairing Portuguese and Asian flavours
- Two minutes on foot from the Belem Tower; MAAT and Jerónimos nearby
Amenities
Room types
- Classic Room
- Superior Room
- Deluxe Room
- Junior Suite
- Suite
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Palácio do Governador?
In Belém, on Rua Bartolomeu Dias, two minutes’ walk from the Belem Tower and close to the Jerónimos Monastery. The airport is about 11 km away — roughly a 25-minute private transfer.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
Does it have pools and a spa?
Yes — two outdoor pools (one for adults, one for children) with a poolside bar, plus an indoor spa pool with waterfalls, sauna, Turkish bath and a gym.
What is unusual about the building?
It occupies the 16th-century home of the Belem Tower’s governors and preserves Roman fish-salting tanks in the garden, once used to make garum for export across the empire.