The Literary Man Obidos Hotel
Dom João D´Ornelas, 2510-074 Óbidos, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 929 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Dinner at the restaurant and breakfast in the morning were wonderful. The atmosphere in the restaurant is absolutely lovely and we really enjoyed the fire and live music. The hotel was beautiful. The location was perfect.

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 mini-bar. 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. Upon reservation, the hotel provides massages in a old winery atmosphere or at guests' room. Óbidos Lagoon is just 3.1 mi away. Caldas da Rainha and Peniche as well as its beaches are a 10-minute drive. Lisbon International Airport is 49 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
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- Englander
United States of America
“Dinner at the restaurant and breakfast in the morning were wonderful. The atmosphere in the restaurant is absolutely lovely and we really enjoyed the fire and live music. The hotel was beautiful. The location was perfect.” - Michael
Canada
“The eclectic decor Great restaurant supper and breakfast” - Kreg
United States of America
“Excellent location right outside the walled city with nearly direct access inside but still a quiet environment. Clean, perfect service and well decorated. Highly recommend and the restaurant was amazing also”
Hotel area info
Amenities of The Literary Man Obidos Hotel
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden view
- View
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
The Literary Man Obidos Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Literary Man Obidos Hotel
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The Literary Man Obidos Hotel is 650 feet from the center of Óbidos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Literary Man Obidos Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The Literary Man Obidos Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cooking class
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Room options at The Literary Man Obidos Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Suite
- Double
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The prices at The Literary Man Obidos Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.