The Saldanha Pool & Garden Guesthouse Lisboa, on Rua Pinheiro Chagas, has an outdoor pool, a terrace and rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom. It is outside the historic centre, a quarter of an hour’s walk from Marquês de Pombal. It is a good fit if you want to be able to take a dip in summer after a day in the city.
Location and getting around
Marquês de Pombal square is about a 15-minute walk away. The São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint is about 35 minutes and Rossio square about 40. For Praça do Comércio, about 3 km away, or for the castle, the metro or a taxi is best. According to the property, it offers an airport transfer service.
Rooms and facilities
- Air conditioning.
- Flat-screen TV with cable channels.
- Private bathroom with toiletries.
- City views in some units.
Outside you have the pool and the terrace. Wifi is free. It is not stated whether breakfast is served.
Who it suits
- Summer visitors who want a pool.
- Guests who prefer to sleep outside the centre and travel by metro.
- Anyone who wants to book an airport transfer through the property.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00 to 00:00, showing photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 11:00. The address gives no street number: ask for it when booking so you do not lose time on arrival. The pool’s opening hours and season are not listed either. For other places to stay, see the guide to hotels in Lisbon.