The Literary Man Óbidos Hotel

Had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff are very friendly and always ready to help, making the whole experience even better. The rooms are nice, spacious, and spotlessly clean. The real highlight, though, is the restaurant—absolutely incredible food and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort and great dining!

This quaint hotel has a gorgeous theme of books lining all the walls and every nook and cranny. It is a book lovers paradise. It is in an old building so the stairs are a bit worn and the rooms are dated, we had second floor and the bed design was futon like on a raised platform. Great courtyard for a coffee or a drink. Breakfast was lovely and eggs could be made cook to order and were delicious too. We enjoyed an evening meal in the dining room with great service. Wine was a little pricey.

One of the coolest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Prime location just outside castle wall and very walkable to all the shops and best restaurants. Fun, funky, cozy rooms and a very helpful staff. Beautiful courtyard to sip your glass of Vino Vehrde and read your book. Amazing breakfasts with beautiful pastries and a hotel cat that is precious! All around great vibe!!

Honestly, the hate on this place in some of the reviews is completely unfounded. We stayed here two nights last week. Is the hotel a little old? Are the rooms a little dated? Could the carpet in the hallway be a little cleaner? Yes. It's a hotel in a historic building right outside of a castle in a medieval town. Are we expecting the look and amenities of a new-build luxury resort? We loved this place. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was wonderful. The restaurant was accommodating and lovely...we at dinner there one night and really enjoyed the breakfasts there. The location is spectacular. It's footsteps from the portal through the city walls and into the old town. We highly recommend this place.

Cute hotel, nicely located and reception staff are lovely. The dining room looks amazing with books floor to ceiling and old arches. The books also line up the hallway and really make for a nice vibe. Only downside is our room (17) was quite damp and so smelt damp too. We left the windows open but that didnt work as well as we would have liked.

Fantastic experience. The hotel is charming, the staff extremely friendly and helpful, and the included breakfast excellent. We elected to have dinner at their restaurant “Book & Cook” and each of our meals was outstanding. Each menu item was derived from a famous author which made it fun. My wife and I loved this hotel and would definitely stay here again.

From the hotel to the staff to the rooms, everything is a beautiful sensorial experience. The hotel is a literary Hotel, the biggest and probably the best in the world in its genre. The hotel itself has more than 80,000 books. You can read all of them and some of them you can buy. The building itself used to be a convent and is now a huge charming library, with a charming architecture of the 19th century. The rooms are expensive and very comfortable and have lots of character. The staff is super friendly and always happy to help. The breakfast is stupendous and the hotel itself deserves the visits even if for the breakfast and dining at the restaurant. The food is absolutely incredible and top notch in regards to quality and taste! The hotel is literally in the center of Óbidos, in from of the old town walls . Everything is walkable. I only regret staying only 2 nights. We will come back for sure and for more days as well . Thank you so much for the lovely experience!

The concept of the library-themed hotel is a great idea, but unfortunately, the execution falls short. The whole place feels outdated and poorly maintained. Much of the charm is just a façade, and there’s a noticeable musty smell throughout the building. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, a disappointing experience despite the promising concept.

This property would be a great for IG. However, look beyond the shelves full stack of books. The kitchen contains most interesting books about food and wine. I've also found my favorite Planet Earth book, along with space related books. Dining experience is exceptional. The sommelier is very knowledgeable and we not only had good food, we also learn more about the wine region. This place is a bit short staffed but we never had to wait for anything. Prompt and elegant are the two words came to mind as I think back my experience. This is one place I would return and hopefully such hidden gem hasn't been discovered and overwhelmed by tourist!

This was a delightful experience. It's tucked away immediately outside the castle walls. As an avid reader I loved being surrounded by books. The food was delicious and the service was very good. We had the Alheira croquettes with garlic Mayo and Mushroom & Cheese pastry (awesome) for appetizers. Main course were octopus dish and filet mignon with cheese sauce (both excellent) and for dessert the salted caramel sundae was amazing. The orange meringue was meh. Wine, espresso & Ginga finished out the meal. Must try if your ever in the area.

Love the decor! The filet mignon was very good as were the grilled vegetables. The tuna tatami was underwhelming.... Sea bass marginal. We were thankful to find an open restaurant off season!

Amazing hotel in Obidos. This is one of the few "literary hotels" in the world and is such a gem. This hotel was built about 3 years ago but the owners have put a lot of effort into making it a wonderful retreat from the hussle and buzzle of everyday life. The staff did everything to make sure we had a wonderful stay and went above and beyond our expectations. Rooms are spacious yet cozy and provide all the amenities needed. The hotel offers a wonderful common area where you can sit, relax and read! Just pick one of their thousand of books available all throughout the hotel, some books are even available for purchase :) The breakfast is a great perk, served in the "kitchen" area, it offers everything from fresh orange juice, fresh fruits, different kinds of bread, teas, pastries, cereals etc etc. oh and eggs to order! The hotel also offers in-room massages which range from 45min-60minutes in duration. The masuse is very sweet and she leaves you feeling in the clouds. The hotel has their own Book and Cook restaurant as well as Gin Bar; and the location provides access to many other great lunch and dinner options nearby. We had an amazing time and will definitely recommend this hotel to all our friends and family.