The Literary Man

Hotels
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Independent
8.6 (127 reviews)
Rua de Dom João de Ornelas, Obidos, 2510-074 , Obidos , PT
351-26-2959214

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Wheelchair accessible
Library
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Helpful staff
Unique charm
Cons:
Need for newer mattresses
Challenging parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Very good experience in this hotel; well cleaned suite.
Service
8.93
Reception staff was very helpful and friendly, provided great advice.
Location
8.97
Perfect location to explore medieval Obidos, easy access to city walls.
Room Quality
8.72
Rooms are comfortable and modern within historical walls.
Amenities
8.35
Lovely patio and great breakfast options available.
Value for Money
8.51
Reflects the overall quality and experience at the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast and dinner options were really good; amazing breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.53
Best hotel experience of my life; highly recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 05:34

Property Description

Relaxation and Convenience:
Indulge in onsite massages and unwind on the terrace or in the garden. Benefit from free Wi-Fi and tour assistance.

Culinary Delights and Comfort:
Savor delicious meals at the restaurant or opt for room service. Conclude your day with a drink at the bar/lounge and wake up to a complimentary breakfast.

Luxurious Accommodations and Entertainment:
Stay in one of the 30 guestrooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy satellite TV and pamper yourself in private bathrooms.

Book your stay at The Literary Man in Obidos, just minutes away from the enchanting Obidos Castle and scenic Obidos Lagoon. Experience luxury and leisure at its finest.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 127 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.53
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FJavier72 • solo_traveller • es
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2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • br
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Selena • couple • it
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Utz • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

La localisation, et la décoration de la chambre et de l'hôtel.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Rui Pedro • solo_traveller • pt
9
Recomendado
Pros:

Atendimento, limpeza, decoração exuberante e original, restaurante excelente, relação preço-qualidade

Cons:

A/C por cima da cama. Almofadas demasiado macias.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Joop • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Hvozdyk • couple • pt
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • uy
3
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Suzen • solo_traveller • us
10
Most unique property I’ve stayed in in Portugal, and I’ve been traveling a lot.
Pros:

What are unique property, and experience. Surrounded by history and books, unique clean, and the staff were absolutely, over the top lovely.

Cons:

The only thing that I was questioning is that it is not for physically disabled persons. It is a historical property. Must be able to manage stairs.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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J Whelan • couple • ie
7
A few tweaks is all that is needed
Pros:

Excellent restaurant.

Cons:

Smell of damp in the hallway. Lack of signage in the breakfast area indicating that cooked eggs could be obtained by ringing a bell. I still don’t know if they provided any extra cooked foods. The custom made seats in the bedrooms were seriously uncomfortable. Also there were no comfortable armchairs or sofas anywhere in the hotel to relax in and read a book? The rice accompanying the duck dish was basically uncooked, (although the duck was superb).

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Ann-Sophie • couple • de
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Ed Donnelly • couple • ie
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Anja • solo_traveller • nl
9
Geweldig hotel, niveau Poussada
Pros:

Apart gebouw met heel veel boeken en bibliotheken, geweldig

Cons:

Parkeren in ‘n heel stijl straatje

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Shirley chen • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

מקום קסום, עתיק ומיוחד שלא רואים בכל יום.
חויה שונה המיוחדת.

Cons:

יש מעט ריח של טחב.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Maria Carolina • couple • pt
8
Pros:

O pequeno almoço é bastante bom!

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Joao geraldo • couple • br
10
Pros:

De tudo! Muito confortável, organizada! Café da manhã maravilhoso
O hotel é lindo e virou um ponto de atração de Óbidos, amei

Cons:

Gostei de tudo

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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karoaroundtheworld • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Außergewöhnlich ist die Lage (direkt an der Stadtmauer) und auch die Größe und Einrichtung des Zimmers.

Cons:

Gestört hat mich leider der modrige Geruch im Zimmer. Entweder war es die Wand am Bett oder das Badezimmer. Aber es roch nach feuchtem Keller.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Holger • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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halak • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee