The Literary Man Obidos Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1841 reviews)
Dom João D´Ornelas , Óbidos , pt

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near/just outside the old town
Unique, beautiful medieval/literary decor and atmosphere
Very spacious rooms
Excellent, varied breakfast (eggs cooked to order)
Friendly and helpful staff
Good on-site restaurant
Large book collection and distinctive theme
Charming hotel and great atmosphere
Cons:
Parking can be difficult
Cleanliness issues reported (stains, odors, dirty/aged carpets)
Occasional flies in the restaurant
Some outdated facilities / doors not locking
Noisy air conditioning / limited soundproofing
Very soft beds and occasional broken fixtures (e.g., toilet seat)

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Mixed feedback: some guests report rooms were clean, but multiple mentions of stains, odd smells, dirty/aged carpet and comments that places could be cleaner.
Service
9.2
Consistently praised across reviews: friendly, helpful and attentive staff; several guests explicitly highlight excellent service.
Location
9.3
Very strong: repeatedly described as perfect/excellent and right by the old town/wall with great views; occasional parking challenges mentioned.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms often described as spacious, well-decorated and comfortable; some negatives noted (very soft beds, broken toilet seat, limited soundproofing).
Amenities
9.2
Standout features like the extensive book collection, themed decor and on-site restaurant; breakfast and hotel character are praised (some isolated complaints about flies and a storage-room smell).
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed perceptions: many guests felt the stay exceeded expectations, but a few reviewers questioned the 4-star designation or noted outdated elements, lowering perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
9
Generally excellent: breakfast is repeatedly described as abundant, varied and sensational; on-site restaurant receives positive comments, with rare complaints about quality or flies.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall very positive and often described as exceptional/charming; a few operational or cleanliness issues reduce the score slightly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 09:23

Property Description

Unique Literary Hotel Experience

Located next to the Óbidos Castle, The Literary Man Óbidos Hotel offers a unique stay in the world's biggest literary hotel. Experience the charm of a former convent converted into a literary haven.

Mix of Tradition and Modernity

With 30 rooms combining traditional decoration and modern eco-friendly style, enjoy amenities like LCD TVs, free WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and minibars in select rooms.

Literary Atmosphere and Delights

Immerse yourself in a literary ambiance with international books throughout the hotel. Indulge in a literary menu at the restaurant, unwind at the gin bar, or relax in the lounge by the antique fireplace.

For a literary escape near attractions like Óbidos Lagoon and Lisbon Airport, book your stay at The Literary Man Óbidos Hotel.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1841 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Leon • solo_traveller • nl
10
Sfeervol hotel met onnoemelijk veel boeken
Pros:

Het hotel ligt net buiten de stadsmuur. Onze deluxe kamer was zeer groot, had een soort salon kamer en apart slaap gedeelte en een inloop kast met rekken om de koffrs/tassen neer te zetten. De badkamer was ruim, het ben zeer comfortabel.
Zoals de naam al suggereert vind je overal door het hotel wanden vol kasten met boeken. Meer dan 50.000 las ik in een artikel.
Het ontbijt was ruim bemeten met zeer veel keuze.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • de
10
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ESTHER • couple • es
10
Excepcional
Pros:

Ubicació perfecta i habitació amplíssima i còmoda. Esmorzar increïble i amb una gran varietat de dolços i pastissos. Restaurant al mateix hotel molt bo. Personal amable.

Cons:

Res.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Hilde • solo_traveller • no
9
Liker du bøker...så MÅ du bo her! 🌞🇵🇹
Pros:

- Alle bøkene!!
- Beliggenheten
- Det var rent
- Hyggelige ansatte
- Designet på rommet
- God frokost

Cons:

Vi hadde vansker med å finne parkering i gaten utenfor, så valgte å parkere på den store offentlige parkeringsplassen. Det gikk helt greit, ingen stor mangel.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Keren • solo_traveller • il
10
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Ida • couple • it
10
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Diana • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La amplitud de la habitación.

Cons:

El asiento del wáter estaba roto, la moqueta de los pasillos estaba muy sucia y envejecida, el restaurante tenía moscas que acudían a cenar sin invitación.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Enrique • solo_traveller • mx
9
Danielle Steel everywhere you look.
Pros:

Spacious rooms, incredible location, great breakfast.

Cons:

Decoration feels a bit staged. Could be cleaner, storage room smelled bad.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Régis • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Salvatore • solo_traveller • it
10
Un sogno
Pros:

Location incantevole, camere arredate in modo eccellente, personale cordiale

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Marcelo • couple • br
10
Pros:

A localização era excelente, o atendimento muito bom

Cons:

dificuldade em estacionar, mas já esperado por ser um cidade medieval

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Alfredo • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Decoración ubicación y atención

Cons:

La cama muy blanda y falta insonorización en las habitaciones

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Callum • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ilaria • couple • it
8
Pros:

Lo spazio bellissimo

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Arantza • family_with_children • es
10
Hotel original y precioso, mezcla perfecta de medieval y moderno
Pros:

Es absolutamente precioso. Sientes que viajas a la Edad Media (¡Incluso desde la cama veíamos la muralla iluminada por la noche!) pero en un hotel moderno y con todas las comodidades. Su temática literaria es también muy especial y hace que este hotel se distinga de todos los demás en los que he estado.
El personal es muy amable, el desayuno perfecto y muy variado (incluso te hacen huevos al momento si quieres), la habitación muy bonita, sin problema para aparcar en la calle (y eso que estaban de fiesta medieval en el pueblo).

Cons:

No hay nada que no nos gustara. Superó nuestras expectativas, sin duda. Pasamos solo una noche porque íbamos de paso, y si volviera a organizar el viaje, pasaría dos noches allí para poder disfrutar un poco más del hotel y del pueblo, pequeñito y tranquilo.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • fr
8
Très bon séjour en famille au cœur du magnifique village d’Obidos
Pros:

Superbe décoration
Chambres différentes agencées avec goût
Localisation dans obidos parfaite

Cons:

Climatisation un peu bruyante

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • pt
10
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Rui • couple • pt
10
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Rodney Petra • solo_traveller • es
9
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sara • couple • it
8
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