The Literary Man Óbidos Hotel is a unique literary hotel and the biggest in the world. Located next to the Óbidos Castle, this former convent kept its original charm and was converted in to a hotel called Estalagem do Convento in 1965. With 30 rooms, the interiors shows an option of traditional decoration and an eco and modern style. The rooms are equipped with LCD's, heating and air conditioning, free WiFi, and some units offer a minibar. It has various international books distributed for all the hotel, a restaurant, a gin bar and a lounge with an antique fireplace. Guests can choose from a literary menu. Óbidos Lagoon is just 5 km away. Caldas da Rainha and Peniche as well as its beaches are a 10-minute drive. Lisbon International Airport is 79 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Óbidos
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of the best hotel I have stayed in it was so relaxing and a lovely rough round the edges that made it like being in an hotel set in a library
  • Dorien
    Portugal Portugal
    The room was really spacious and the staff super kind! Amazing breakfast and beautiful and authentic building in the centre. You can park your car on a big parking 5 minutes walk from the hotel. We decided to stay one more night. We (and our 2...
  • Lucy
    United States United States
    The literary theme was amazing. The person at the front desk was very welcoming and went out of her way to help us. She was exceptional. The on site restaurant was very nice. Great dinner! The breakfast was a huge treat - lots of healthy options....
  • Bernard
    Ireland Ireland
    The service was super, but when you add the ambience and the exquisite range of food to be offer in the restaurant. This is most definitely at 10 every time
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quirky stylish venue with all main requirements. Excellent Portuguese style breakfast & quality meal in the restaurant
  • Ayal
    Israel Israel
    Amazing atmosphere, great breakfast! Extremely friendly staff
  • Ketyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved its unique blend of ancient and modern. The culmination of culture, elegance and quirky architectural detail, all encapsulated in a literary lover’s heaven! We also loved the huge and comfortable bed and pillows. The location is very...
  • Jonathon
    United States United States
    Breakfast was excellent. The Literary Man is so good that it is itself a destination. I'd go there just to relax.
  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    The place looks beautiful and the location was great.
  • Raewyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Unique! Amazing atmosphere with the decor and beauty of the books. Excellent breakfast and very pleasant staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Book and Cook
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of The Literary Man Obidos Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
The Literary Man Obidos Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 3354

FAQs about The Literary Man Obidos Hotel

  • Check-in at The Literary Man Obidos Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at The Literary Man Obidos Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Double

  • The prices at The Literary Man Obidos Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Literary Man Obidos Hotel is 200 yards from the centre of Óbidos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Literary Man Obidos Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cooking class

  • The Literary Man Obidos Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Book and Cook

  • Guests staying at The Literary Man Obidos Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free