Palácio Ludovice
An 18th-century palace at the top of the Glória funicular, with wine as the house theme.
€€€From about €250 a night
Historic, central and distinctive wine angle.
São Pedro de Alcântara, PortugalThe take
Palácio Ludovice was built in the 1740s for João Frederico Ludovice, the architect of the Mafra palace, and it stands at the top of the Elevador da Glória on Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara, beside the miradouro. It opened as a hotel in 2022 with 61 rooms, a wine bar and tasting programme built around Portuguese producers, and Federico, the restaurant. The palace rooms keep painted ceilings and tiles; the newer rooms are cleaner and quieter.
The location is the practical winner among the historic options here: Príncipe Real up the road, Bairro Alto behind you, Chiado five minutes down. The pattern in guest feedback is that the building and the wine offer are the draw, the staff are friendly, and the noise from Bairro Alto and the funicular is the recurring complaint.
It suits a weekend where you want a hotel with a story, a good glass of wine at the end of the day and everything within walking range. Choose it over Santiago de Alfama if convenience matters, and over Bairro Alto Hotel if you want more history for a little less money.
A few images that matter
The room to book: Deluxe Room
The first category with a stated city view and a real jump in size, 42 m² against 23 to 33 for the rooms below it. You get the miradouro-side outlook the palace was built for without paying suite money.
- Ask for
- A high-floor front room with the soundproofed windows if you want the view. If you want to sleep, a Courtyard Room over the glass-roofed atrium; guests consistently describe that side as quiet.
- Avoid
- Low-floor front-facing rooms. Guests consistently mention the cobbled street and the Glória funicular outside.
Hotel DNA
What guests keep saying
Recurring themes in recent guest reviews, in our words. No quotes, no scores.
Praised again and again
- Viewpoint directly across the street
- Breakfast with a morning wine tasting
- Spacious, soundproofed rooms with tile work
The recurring complaint
- Service slips when events fill the house
- Polite staff but not proactive
Read the reviews yourself before you book.
- Area
- São Pedro de Alcântara, Portugal
- From the centre
- 0.4 km
- Airport
- 20 min from LIS
- Price band
- €€€
- Typical rate
- From about €250 a night
- Rooms
- 61
- Opened
- 2022
- Pool
- No pool
- Beach
- None
- Spa
- Yes
- Adults only
- No
- Restaurants
- 1
- Parking
- No
- Selected by
- Independent research
- Last checked
- September 2026
Questions people ask
Good questions
Is Palácio Ludovice worth it?
The historic hotel that also happens to be in the right place. Book the palace side and drink well. An 18th-century palace at the top of the funicular, with a serious Portuguese wine list as the house personality and Chiado, Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real all on foot. History with convenience, at the cost of some weekend noise and uneven rooms.
Does Palácio Ludovice have a pool or a beach?
There is no pool. There is no beach; the nearest is a drive away.
Where is Palácio Ludovice?
It is in São Pedro de Alcântara, Portugal, about 0.4 km from Praça Luís de Camões and around 20 minutes by car from LIS airport.
How much does Palácio Ludovice cost?
Entry rooms typically start from about €250 a night outside peak dates. We show typical rates, never live prices or invented discounts.
Which room should I book at Palácio Ludovice?
Deluxe Room. The first category with a stated city view and a real jump in size, 42 m² against 23 to 33 for the rooms below it. You get the miradouro-side outlook the palace was built for without paying suite money. A high-floor front room with the soundproofed windows if you want the view. If you want to sleep, a Courtyard Room over the glass-roofed atrium; guests consistently describe that side as quiet.
Is Palácio Ludovice adults-only?
No, but it suits couples more than families.
Our verdict
The historic hotel that also happens to be in the right place. Book the palace side and drink well.
€€€From about €250 a night
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