Apartments near the Castle of St. George: accommodation in the colourful city of Lisbon
The Castelo de São Jorge (or, simply, Castle of San Jorge) is a medieval Arab-style fortress located on top of a hill, in the historical centre of the city of Lisbon. From this strategic point in the capital of Portugal you can see not only a large part of the city, but also the Tagus River.
The construction that at some point was an impenetrable fortress due to its strategic location in height and which starred numerous episodes of conquest and liberation of Lisbon today is one of its most popular tourist spots. From the castle, and the hill on which it is located you can enjoy some of the best views of the city. You can also enjoy its picturesque gardens, walls, towers (especially the Tower of Ulysses, which has a 360 view degrees) and stairs inside the building. Take your camera!
It is the most visited attraction of Lisbon and, although you can not rent this huge castle to spend your stay in Portugal, you can rent one of our fully equipped and furnished apartments in the area.
Accommodation near the Castle of St. George
Lisbon is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. It is attractive for its history, its food, its monuments, its pleasant climate and its picturesque streets. With an increasingly large number of tourists, the accommodations offered are varied and numerous. There are party-hostels for young people who want to experience the party of the capital of Portugal; there are simple hotels and luxurious hotels that belong to the greatest franchises, in addition to many bed & breakfasts with a rather familiar spirit. But if you want to live the complete experience, there is no better option than renting an apartment in Lisbon, preferably near the Castle of San Jorge. In a fully furnished and equipped apartment you can enjoy holidays at your own pace, and as in any other type of accommodation. You will not depend on reception schedules, shared spaces, or annoying noises from other guests. Relax in your own apartment. At OnlyApartments we have a wide catalogue of properties where you can find large flats with several rooms, studios for lonely travellers or couples, and apartments.
Places to visit near the castle of San George
After seeing the beautiful city of Lisbon from the heights of the San Jorge Castle, you will surely want to see some of its beauties from up close. In this section we present you some of the must-see sites near the castle, so that you can get the most out of your stay in this colourful and unique city.
- Lisbon Cathedral. The Santa Maria Maior church in Lisbon, known as the Cathedral of Lisbon, is the oldest church in this city, since the beginning of its construction dates back to 1147. Like many Portuguese buildings, this building suffered historical events and earthquakes that resulted in successive modifications and reforms, until now: a combination of different styles. The cathedral is very close to the San Jorge Castle, just 10 minutes away on foot.
- Plaza del Comercio After only a 15-minute walk, from San Jorge Castle, you can reach one of the central points of Lisbon: Plaza del Comercio. Also known as "Terreiro do Paço", it is the place where formerly the Royal Palace of the city was located. It is surrounded with picturesque buildings with vibrant yellow tones and one of its sides borders the Tagus River, which makes it a key point to enjoy the landscape.
- Arch of Rua Augusta. In the beautiful Plaza del Comercio, in the heart of Lisbon, there is a large white arch that, from the Rua Augusta, frames the Tagus River and, from the square, frames the beautiful Rua Augusta. This arch was built in 1873, according to the design of the architect Veríssimo José da Costa, but was not completed until 1875. The arch has several allegorical sculptures representing the Gloria, the Supreme Genius and the Valor and the historical figures Nuno Álvares Pereira , Viriato, Vasco da Gama, and the Marquis of Pombal.
- Santa Justa Elevator. Walking along Rua Augusta from Plaza del Comercio, at one point you will see a beautiful 45 meter high iron elevator in neo-Gothic style. It is the Santa Justa Elevator, or Carmo Elevator. This artifact from the early 1900 links the area of Baixa Pombalina and Chiado. It was designed by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard. While originally working with steam, electric motors were installed later. It is an unmissable point of interest during your stay in Lisbon.
- Roman Galleries. It is an ancient architectural structure of vaulted corridors under the Rua da Prata street from the time of the Roman occupation of the city, during the government of Emperor Augustus (1st century BC to 1st century AD)
- **Fado Museum.**If you enjoyed the music that was being played during a dinner out, with its sad voices and stringed instruments, then you will be interested to visit the Fado Museum, where you can learn all about this musical genre, from the instruments to the technique of playing Portuguese guitar and viola.
How to get to the castle of San Jorge
From Lisbon airport, take bus 708 in Praça do Aeroporto to Martim Moniz, and get off at the last stop. The trip takes approximately 20 minutes. When you get off the bus, you will find yourself at the foot of the castle. But do not be fooled by appearances! Climbing the fortress is not as easy and fast as it seems. A walk of about twenty minutes awaits you to get to the top.
If you arrive in Lisbon by train, you will be in a privileged position to climb the castle. You can take a taxi (which will take about ten minutes) or take a walk through the historic district of Lisbon and over the hill of the castle (approximately 20 minutes).
