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The Literary Man

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Obidos Castle

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Located near Obidos Castle, The Literary Man offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast, a serene garden, and rejuvenating spa services. Connect to WiFi or get lost in the pages of a book from the library. Previous guests have praised the delicious breakfast and attentive staff.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Vila Natal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Obidos Castle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Foz do Arelho Beach - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 18 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Memória Restaurant & Wine Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria d'Avó de Adélia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ibn Errik Rex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Petrarum Domus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O Lidador - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Literary Man

Upscale hotel near Obidos Castle
Located close to Obidos Lagoon and West Cliffs Golf Course, The Literary Man provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Literary Man boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, children's books, and heating

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

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 within 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 40.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 40.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 125

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is The Literary Man pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Literary Man?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Literary Man?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Literary Man?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Literary Man located?

Situated in Obidos, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Obidos Castle and within 9 mi (15 km) of Obidos Lagoon and Buddha Eden. West Cliffs Golf Course and Foz do Arelho Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Literary Man Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 436 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a unique experience, this is certainly one!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very unique. Just wished they had shampoo & conditioner after a long travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is absolutely lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a beautiful unique charm. The only improvement would be the need for newer mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Book Lover’s Dream Stay! 📚

Such a quaint and unique hotel! The staff was incredibly welcoming. The atmosphere is a book lover’s dream! Would absolutely recommend if you’re staying in Obidos!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, excellent breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Açucena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel very near to the historical area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

A wonderful hotel, charming in every way and perfectly situated. Thank you. Family will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYRIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful! Amazing place. Wonderful staff. Excellent food and beverage. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience with a welcoming and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Such a fun, unique place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

delfim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very historic, great location, and will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful dinner and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean place. Very interesting stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is literally steps from the Moorish castle walls! The town is charming and very photogenic. The hotel was full of history! The bed was very comfortable, and the staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly amazing staff !!! Quaint and lovely and fun and unique
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property to stay just out of the city walls but right near everything. Is the place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024