The Literary Man Obidos Hotel

$$$$||View on mapObidos, PortugalDom Joao D'Ornelas, Obidos, Portugal, 2510-074|
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The Literary Man Obidos Hotel
Dom Joao D'Ornelas, Obidos, Portugal, 2510-074·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 1910 reviews
8.7Great
Location9.5
Staff9.3
Free WiFi9.1
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Who stays here
Couples65%
Families19%
Groups11%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 1910 reviews
8.7Great
Location9.5
Staff9.3
Free WiFi9.1
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Who stays here
Couples65%
Families19%
Groups11%
Solo5%

4-star literary hotel in Óbidos, the biggest in the world, housed in a historic former convent next to the medieval village.

Literary Experience

The Literary Man Obidos Hotel is the largest literary hotel in the world, with over 60000 books spread throughout the property. The former convent houses a lounge with an antique fireplace, a gin bar, and a secret garden. Guests can read in cozy reading nooks or purchase books from the collection on site.

Dining

The hotel's on-site Book & Cook restaurant serves a gastronomic menu with literary themes and local flavors. Breakfast includes made-to-order eggs, fresh pastries, and a variety of Portuguese delicacies. The gin bar offers specialty cocktails and local wines.

Rooms & Suites

27 rooms feature literary-themed decor with diverse book selections and vintage design. The Superior Deluxe Suite offers a separate living space and two full bathrooms. Some rooms include a private terrace overlooking the garden.

Wellness & Spa

Spa packages include full body massages, body scrubs, and facial treatments. Yoga classes are available for guests. The property has a garden and sun terrace for relaxation.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel sits just outside the Óbidos Castle walls, providing walking access to the medieval village. Óbidos Lagoon is 5 km away, and the beaches of Caldas da Rainha and Peniche are a 10-minute drive. Lisbon International Airport is 79 km from the property.

  • Literary Theme: 60000+ books across the property
  • Dining: Book & Cook restaurant with literary dinner menus
  • Rooms: 27 literary-themed rooms, some with two bathrooms
  • Wellness: Spa packages including massages and yoga classes
  • Location: Next to Óbidos Castle, 5 km from Óbidos Lagoon
  • Nearby Attractions: Beaches of Caldas da Rainha and Peniche 10 min drive

Licence number: 3354

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:00
from 08:00-12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 15.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Year renovated:2006
Number of rooms:22
Former name
Estalagem do Convento
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
Superior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Spa and relaxation

Facial

Body wraps

Body scrub

Back massage

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Yoga class

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Literary Man Obidos Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 72 £
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
✈️ Distance to airport 79.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Humberto Delgado, LIS

Location

Dom Joao D'Ornelas, Obidos, Portugal, 2510-074
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Dom Joao D'Ornelas, Obidos, Portugal, 2510-074
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Dom Joao D'Ornelas, Obidos, Portugal, 2510-074
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Castle
Castle of Obidos
360 m
ObidosPortugal
Obidos Village
230 m
Porta da Senhora da Piedade
290 m
Church
Church of Santa Maria
230 m
Largo do Santuário
Santuario do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
590 m
Market
Rua Direita
300 m
Restaurant
A Nova Casa de Ramiro
80 m
Restaurant
Pontinha
20 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Pretensioso
150 m
Restaurant
Petrarum Domus Bar Restaurante
220 m
Restaurant
Cafe Restaurante 1 Dezembro Lda
200 m
Restaurant
tasca torta
200 m
Restaurant
O Alcaide
210 m
Restaurant
Bar Arco da Cadeia
170 m
Restaurant
Adega do Ramada
230 m

Reviews of The Literary Man Obidos Hotel

8.7 /10
Great
1910 reviews
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