The Luggage Hostel & Suites

Exactly what I was looking for while visiting a friend here in Coimbra…great. The staff was really friendly, the hotel offers all the commodities you need for any type of holiday you’re looking for. The location is great. Overall, would definitely recommend.

We just stayed here one day with my two kids and night time was too noise until 01.00 am. There were no facilities in the room such as slippers and a kettle. We stayed in the roof top and it cannot be said that it was comfortable. The employees looked fed up, tired and unhappy. I don’t know why😅 and The only good thing about breakfast was the croissant The coffee was the worst I've ever had. I think he ran out of coffee. Employees tried to fill up coffee but they could not succeed loooonnggg time 😅

Loved this place. The stately old home is conveniently located just up the hill from the university and an easy (hilly) walk to the wonderful maze that is the medieval old town. (You can't go ANYWHERE in Coimbra without going up a hill or three.) The Luggage is billed as a hostel, but it is more accurately described as an old style bed & breakfast, and its two-star rating belies the charm of the lodging. Our room, billed as a suite, was quite large, full of wonderful natural light, amazing views, and comfortably furnished. The bathroom was huge, recently renovated, and well appointed. Breakfast included a nice assortment of cold and hot options--even baked beans for British guests. Staff were great: very helpful, friendly, and attentive to our needs. Other guests seemed to be primarily families and couples, and were respectful of one another; the only noise we heard in the halls was a fretful baby.||I do grant that The Luggage isn't for everyone. The house is beautiful, but it's clearly on its way back from some rough times. The views from the terraces are wonderful, but the spaces are used mainly for smoking; I'd've loved some comfy seating to catch the evening breeze. Some rooms lack private baths so pay attention when you book.||If you are all about luxury and extras, you should probably look elsewhere. But if you appreciate old world charm, comfortable accommodations, and reasonable prices, The Luggage a wonderful option.

Wow, what lovely people! I wasn’t even staying here, but my hotel (Despertar Saudade, which I do not recommend) wasn’t open and I needed somewhere to leave my stuff. The folks here were beyond gracious; let me leave my stuff for free, offered me water and coffee, invited me to sit in their beautiful breakfast room, gave me personal recommendations for a tour of the town… the facility was beautiful from what I saw as well. I wish I had stayed here and would recommend them to anyone.

Just a glitch with regarding to communication channel, we were unable to contact the administration regarding our arrival time. But at the end everything went very smoothly.

Excellent location but that is it ! Bathroom toilet door could not close and therefore no privacy. Shower leaked all over the floor - not of the bathroom but everywhere. Blinds did not work. No housekeeping to clean the room (we were there for 4 nights). No door knobs to be able to open and use the cupboards - can go on. Sadly very disappointing.

First I'd note that rates seem to be going up by quite a bit - the rack rate on the poster in their hotel says 2021/22 year is 80 EUR for family room without breakfast - it was 95 for my booking (with breakfast). Overall it's not worth the price you're paying.||Location is mediocre for Coimbra, as you're on a separate hill from the university so it's uphill both ways. Staff are not very present and seem to be hiding when they are. Breakfast is on the lower end of the places I've stayed in Portugal - not much is appealing. The family room is also devoid of natural light and has noise from birds and other animals in/on the roof.||The room itself was clean and the bed very comfortable.

Charming accommodation that will make you feel at home! Centrally located, cozy rooms, delicious breakfast and the team goes above and beyond with their service. This was my second stay and it won't be the last. Muito obrigada pela experiência agradável!

This is one of the coolest places that we stayed in Portugal. The suite rooms are huge and comfortable. The breakfast lounge is very nice at the back, and the breakfast was very good. The lounges that they have at the main floor were perfect for relaxing at night. The service was very friendly at all times. And, the location is within 15 minutes walking distance of everything that you would want to see in Coimbra. Parking was easy, right across the street.

My husband and I had stayed here in April, 2016, and it remains one of my favorite places that we have stayed. First of all, the property is beautiful and impeccably kept. It's in a gorgeous old house, and they've done an excellent job of maintaining the character while also creating a very functional hostel. We stayed in a large room, which was considered a double, even though it had a little sitting area and felt more like a junior suite. Huge windows with views, a large shared terrace outside, nice furniture-- sleek, midcentury modern look, a really spacious and airy room. We had a private bath across the hall, which seemed kind of pointless to me, but they had booked all of the ensuite rooms and my husband wanted our own bath. It ended up being great, because we could unpack our toiletries and leave them where we use them, and crossing the hall just felt like staying at a friend's very nice old family home. We had a key for the bath, along with our room, but the place was not at all crowded. The only time we saw any other guests was at breakfast. That may be because we were on the highest floor; I think I remember that there was a dorm room on a lower floor, but I never heard any noise or anything. Location was great, a ten minute cab ride from the train station and an easy walk to the university. Breakfast was excellent and regularly replenished. As I recall, they had yogurt and cold meats and cheese, a toaster with bagels and breads, cereals, lots of fruit, a coffee machine (maybe a nespresso, similar if not), juice, and scrambled eggs. Pretty much something for anyone, and you could have as much as you wanted. The breakfast room was as airy and sunny as the rest of the place, and the furniture was substantial; it did not feel like they had gone to Ikea and bought the least expensive pieces. The whole house was that way; they had a casual chic look that I really liked. Best of all was the staff and management. From the time we stepped inside, everything was competently handled by pleasant, polite people. No one was obsequious or anything; it was just friendly competence. If you needed directions or suggestions, they had it. If you needed help with the coffee machine, someone was quickly available to show you. And when we left, my husband left a small wallet that he was using to carry his passport and a large amount of cash; they found it and called us within minutes, but my phone wasn't working outside of the US at the time, so we missed the call and took the train to Porto. He realized his mistake by the time we were halfway there, and went back immediately. The wallet was still there, contents intact. There was nothing I would change about this place. If you're going to Portugal, you should go to Coimbra at least for a day or two, and if you go to Coimbra, I really recommend Luggage Hostel.