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York House delivers character and warm service, but the stairs are a serious consideration.

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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · A historic 4-star boutique hotel in a converted Lisbon convent

York House is a historic 4-star boutique hotel in a converted 17th-century convent, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer character to big-hotel facilities. The garden courtyard is its signature feature. Recent Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and breakfast. Its Janelas Verdes setting suits a quieter Lisbon stay, with restaurants and public transport nearby rather than the main tourist squares outside the door.

The substantial entrance stairs and lack of a lift are the clearest drawbacks; luggage assistance helps, but we'd skip it if mobility is a concern. The hotel says its restaurant is closed to individual diners. A March 2026 guest also reported hotel renovations restricting courtyard use and noisy construction next door; completion wasn't confirmed in the sources checked. Ask about both before booking, especially if daytime quiet matters.

Rooms
Comfortable, characterful rooms; sizes vary, and some guests find doubles small.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent guest reviews on several sites.
Service
Repeated praise for welcoming, helpful staff and assistance carrying luggage.
Amenities
Garden courtyard, bar, breakfast and free Wi-Fi; restaurant currently serves prebooked groups only.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast may cost extra; no on-site parking; March 2026 construction reports warrant checking directly.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

32, Rua Das Janelas Verdes, Lisbon

Janelas Verdes setting with nearby restaurants, buses and trams; outside the main tourist core.

Amenities and check-in

Garden courtyard, bar, breakfast and free Wi-Fi; restaurant currently serves prebooked groups only.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Bar
  • Full-service laundry
  • Wi-Fi (free)
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York House: from $142 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $142 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at York House on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

York House is a historic 4-star boutique hotel in a converted Lisbon convent in Lisbon, Portugal.

Address: 32, Rua Das Janelas Verdes, Lisbon. Property ID: 1019424. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/lisbon/york-house-1019424

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/lisbon/york-house-1019424/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$291$376 on Booking.com$85 less (23%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $142 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $277 USD

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Total price: $424 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $709 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $860 USD

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7 nights

Total price: $994 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $1,131 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $1,277 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $1,415 USD

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11 nights

Total price: $1,550 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $1,682 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $1,816 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $1,960 USD

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Axel's take: 8.6/10

York House delivers character and warm service, but the stairs are a serious consideration. A historic 4-star boutique hotel in a converted Lisbon convent, scored for what it is.

York House is a historic 4-star boutique hotel in a converted 17th-century convent, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer character to big-hotel facilities. The garden courtyard is its signature feature. Recent Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and breakfast. Its Janelas Verdes setting suits a quieter Lisbon stay, with restaurants and public transport nearby rather than the main tourist squares outside the door.

The substantial entrance stairs and lack of a lift are the clearest drawbacks; luggage assistance helps, but we'd skip it if mobility is a concern. The hotel says its restaurant is closed to individual diners. A March 2026 guest also reported hotel renovations restricting courtyard use and noisy construction next door; completion wasn't confirmed in the sources checked. Ask about both before booking, especially if daytime quiet matters.

  • Best for: Couples who like historic hotels; Travelers seeking a quieter neighborhood; Independent city explorers

  • Watch out for: Many stairs and no lift; Restaurant closed to individual diners; Confirm hotel renovations and neighboring construction

  • Location: Janelas Verdes setting with nearby restaurants, buses and trams; outside the main tourist core.

  • Rooms: Comfortable, characterful rooms; sizes vary, and some guests find doubles small.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest reviews on several sites.

  • Service: Repeated praise for welcoming, helpful staff and assistance carrying luggage.

  • Amenities: Garden courtyard, bar, breakfast and free Wi-Fi; restaurant currently serves prebooked groups only.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; no on-site parking; March 2026 construction reports warrant checking directly.

Axel's opinion of York House, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About York House

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 32, Rua Das Janelas Verdes, Lisbon
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 443 reviews (location 4.5/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Tram 28: 16 min by taxi · Humberto Delgado Airport: 26 min by taxi · MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology: 9 min by taxi · Carmo Archaeological Museum: 11 min by taxi · Belém Tower: 12 min by taxi · Lisbon Cathedral: 14 min by taxi
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Bar, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Lisbon

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