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The Literary Man

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Obidos Castle

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Rua de Dom João de Ornelas, Obidos, 2510-074
  • Popular LocationGrande Mercado Medieval de Obidos5 min walk
  • Popular LocationObidos Castle13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPraia D'El Rey Golf Course20 min drive
  • AirportLisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)54 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior
Pousada Vila Óbidos
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (94)
The price is $213
per night
$228 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Pousada Vila Óbidos

About the neighborhood

Obidos

In Obidos .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Obidos Castle and 6 miles (10 km) of Obidos Lagoon with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Buddha Eden and West Cliffs Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos - 5 min walk
  • Obidos Castle - 13 min walk
  • Obidos Lagoon - 8 min drive
  • Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 20 min drive
  • Foz do Arelho Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Caldas Da Rainha Station - 12 min drive
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pastelaria d'Avó de Adélia - 4 min walk
  • Tubas Bar - 4 min walk
  • Bar Ibn Errik Rex - 4 min walk
  • Avocado Caffe - 4 min walk
  • Tasca Torta - 2 min walk

About this property

The Literary Man

4-star hotel near Obidos Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Literary Man.

This 4-star Obidos hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Literary Man offers 30 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Destination fee: EUR 1 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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The Literary Man Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Literary Man to the airport?

The Literary Man is 49.3 mi (55-min drive) away from the Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Literary Man?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Literary Man on May 14, 2024 start from $100.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Literary Man have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Literary Man.

How close is The Literary Man to the beach?

This hotel is 10.3 mi (21-min drive) from Foz do Arelho Beach and 14.1 mi (24-min drive) from Sao Martinho do Porto Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Literary Man offer free breakfast?

The Literary Man offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Literary Man?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Literary Man?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Literary Man?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Literary Man have a pool?

The Literary Man does not have a pool.

Does The Literary Man have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Literary Man have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Literary Man to downtown Obidos?

The Literary Man is 0.1 mi away from Santa Maria, São Pedro e Sobral da Lagoa.

The Literary Man Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 342 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kiera

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A haven for book lovers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

d

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good!
Disappointed! Photos on website are deceiving. Property is a beautiful building that is run down, old carpets, painted bathroom floor is peeling, dirty. Found an old ticket dated 1-2 September under the bed and it is 31 December! The bathroom “door” is a flimsy curtain. Mattress was uncomfortable. The miniature “safe” is from the previous century and not bolted to the wall, so any criminal can carry it out of the room. The fridge is also a miniature for only 3 cans. Parking is a problem as you need to find street parking somewhere! Breakfast! Well the fruit was old and not fit for human consumption, pineapple was discoloured and apples soft and old. Not a great breakfast. As a VIP gold member we did not get our free bottle of wine and upon check out we queried it. Only the did they give us the wine bottle. Not recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Cassidy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love the concept, but it just isn’t a great stay in reality. The rooms are so musty smelling and moist, there were stains on our sheets, the Wi-Fi only worked in the lobby, and there was no plug so we couldn’t get enjoy the bathtub. The food was great and the idea is lovely, but I was very uncomfortable staying here because of how wet it smelled and felt in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hotel. Was my favorite hotel on a 3 month European tour. Obedias was a recommendation from friends I met along the way and it did not disappoint

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel and it was a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

sabine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly. The hotel is very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a former convent so very interesting. Filled with books. Rooms were very interesting. Simple but fit into the environment. The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

S R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique experience!
Easy to arrive, just outside the medieval wall and next to a side entry to the city. Hotel in a very good condition for a two century building! Nice room and cool bath. A unique experience in Obidos.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023