Casa Balthazar is a hotel destination wedding venue in Lisboa, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS), 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Best months: May, July, August, September.
Casa Balthazar
Guests arrive at this 18th-century Lisbon mansion on Rua do Duque to discover soaring ceilings, period details, and a courtyard that feels worlds away from the city streets below.
About Casa Balthazar
Guests arrive at this 18th-century Lisbon mansion on Rua do Duque to discover soaring ceilings, period details, and a courtyard that feels worlds away from the city streets below.
The hotel operates as an intimate venue where your party stays under one roof, eliminating logistics and creating genuine connection across three days.
With a 4.8-star rating, Casa Balthazar delivers the kind of arrival moment, walking through those doors, that guests reference for years.
Ask about a date.
Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
Casa Balthazar is truly a hidden gem in the middle of Chiado.
Jehan Haddadin · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIS, 35 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 18th-century historic building with original architectural details and high ceilings
- On-site accommodation allows all guests to stay within the same venue across multiple days
- Located on Rua do Duque in central Lisboa, walking distance to Tagus River and historic neighborhoods
- Capacity of 20–150 guests across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces including courtyard
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 16:00–20:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome drinks in courtyard
- 10:00–11:00Ceremony in main hall or courtyard
- 11:30–13:00Cocktail hour with canapés
- 13:00–17:00Lunch reception
- 18:00–23:00Evening celebration, dinner, and dancing
- 09:00–12:00Breakfast and checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIS · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€8,000–25,000+ for a 50-guest wedding with 2 nights accommodation and meals
- Ceremony fee
- €800–2,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
Upon request; typically €800–2,000
- Reception
- €60–120 a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€60–120 depending on menu and beverages
- Room rate
- €120–300 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€120–300 per room based on room category
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with May mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 917 085 568
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing is flexible and depends on guest count, date, menu selections, and room mix. Request a formal proposal directly from the venue.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception at Casa Balthazar?+
Yes. The venue offers multiple indoor rooms and an outdoor courtyard, allowing you to design a full day's itinerary without moving locations.
How many rooms does the hotel have for guest accommodation?+
Casa Balthazar functions as a small luxury hotel; contact the team directly at the website for current room inventory and suite options for your guest count.
What is the cancellation policy?+
Cancellation terms vary by booking date and event size. Confirm specifics with the venue directly through their website or contact form.
Are there restaurants and bars within walking distance?+
The Baixa-Chiado neighborhood surrounding Rua do Duque has dozens of restaurants, wine bars, and cafés within a 5–10 minute walk.
Can we bring in outside catering?+
Restrictions on outside vendors vary; check with the venue regarding their preferred catering partners and any external vendor policies.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
Other wedding venues
- Casa Bela Moura Boutique Hotel & WinePorches, FaroAlso in Portugal
- Casa das AguarelasEriceira, LisboaAlso in Portugal
- Casa do BarãoLisboa, PortugalAlso in Portugal
- Casa do Cerro B&BMoncarapacho, FaroAlso in Portugal
- Casa do LargoQuarteira, FaroAlso in Portugal
- Casa do MarquesLisboa, PortugalAlso in Portugal
- Casa dos LobosBelas, LisboaAlso in Portugal
- Casa EstevalAlte, FaroAnother hotel
Weighing Casa Balthazar against the field?
Answer four questions, budget, season, guest count, feel, and a shortlist of comparable houses comes back in about a minute. No sign-up needed.
Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.