The Literary Man

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Obidos Castle

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Meeting facility
Restaurant
Superior Studio Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathtub or shower
The price is $105
includes taxes & fees
$97 per night
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025

Room options

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Premium Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua de Dom João de Ornelas, Obidos, 2510-074

What's nearby

  • Vila Natal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Obidos Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • West Cliffs Golf Course - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Arcus Pastelaria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Petrarum Domus Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Avocado Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria d'Avó de Adélia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Adega do Ramada - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Literary Man

The Literary Man is a great choice for a stay in Obidos. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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 staffed during limited hours
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 328 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Children's books

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Literary Man Hotel Obidos
Literary Man Hotel
Literary Man Obidos
The Literary Man Hotel
The Literary Man Obidos
The Literary Man Hotel Obidos

Frequently asked questions

Does The Literary Man offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Literary Man does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Literary Man?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Literary Man?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Literary Man?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at The Literary Man and nearby?
The Literary Man has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Literary Man?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Literary Man like?
The Literary Man is a short 3-minute walk from Vila Natal and 13 minutes' walk from Obidos Castle.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Loved this hotel. Right outside the city walls it was very convenient for parking (December) and to enter the old city. The hotel is old worldly, in a good way. The breakfast was fabulous. Lots of choice with much of it home made.
Florence, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
Such a fun, unique place
Katherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Emad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Maximo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shannon, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely setting.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wayne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The property has a great location and unique concept. Close to the castle and inside the medieval town. We had a major problem with service at night. The bar staff refused to serve us telling us they were out of "drinks". It was 9pm and we were asked to go somewhere else. When we returned 2 couples were enjoying white wine and a cocktail. This hotel is NOT inclusive choosing who they serve. We will not return nor will we recommend it as a result. The front desk staff and breakfast staff are amazing but the dinning room have an exclusive mentality. Disappointing
Paul Eric, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One of a kind. Loved it
Uma, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and the breakfast was amazing!
Sandra, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved that feeling of being transported to an old library of the past... Nothing compares to the smell and comfort physical books give you. And they were everywhere - even in the guest rooms. My only regret is not staying long enough to read a few of the books they had on display while cuddled in the gorgeous sofas in the common spaces. I also loved the comfortable minimalism of our suite, which had two full bathrooms (quite an unexpected perk).
Deyana, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Valerie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, great staff! Beatrice the manager is very very cool and helpful!
Christina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My thoughts
Great location the restaurant was excellent. However the hotel itself is looking dated also mildewing smell in the hallways think it was coming from the carpet
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Omar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great for book lovers!
Really quirky hotel. Amazing for book lovers and those who love old architecture. The restaurant was also good for dinner with a range of options including vegetarian. The breakfast was a buffet style but superb.
Lorna, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Genevieve, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

unique property full of books lining the walls and shelves. Great location - just at the foothill of Obidos wall. The only downside was the smell: the room has a heavy mildew smell, and the bathrooms has an obvious sewer smell.
Danhao, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Julia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible surprise!
Incredible hotel. Best value the room was huge, we had a suite although we booked a room with a double bed. It’s well decorated, you will find all the anémieriez you need and the hotel itself is well situated only a few steps from the old town. The hotel itself is amazing, with their collection of 70 000 books. Furthermore their breakfast buffet is wonderful and so delicious. What an amazing surprise in our trip to Portugal!
Stéphanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alejandro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

NATALIE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, unique place. Lovely, super clean room with lots of character. Amazing breakfast… and I recommend having their dinner, too! Wonderful, friendly and eager to-please staff. HIGHLY recommend!!
Alexandra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most friendly amazing staff !!! Quaint and lovely and fun and unique
Julie, 1-night trip
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