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The Literary Man

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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Whimsical elegance by castle walls

Charming and whimsical, this boutique hotel is steps from the Moorish castle walls, offering a unique atmosphere filled with books and delightful decor. Savor a delicious breakfast buffet and exquisite on-site dining, making every meal a memorable experience.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 347
AED 376 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Room options

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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
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Suite

Highlights

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

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

Economy Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

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
  • Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • West Cliffs Golf Course - 24 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Caldas Da Rainha Station - 12 min drive
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafetaria da Moura - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luciano Pane Della Vita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Memória Restaurant & Wine Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Avocado Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nata De Lisboa - ‬4 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:
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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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 does it cost to stay at The Literary Man?

As of 12 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Literary Man on 13 November 2025 start from $100.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 243 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 443 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

Stanford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a nice time here. Found a fun book to read for my travels and enjoyed a fantastic breakfast. If you are visiting the castle, you have to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most unique hotels we stayed at in Portugal. The staff were some of the nicest people we met. The breakfast was amazing and the location can’t be beat, right in the heart of Obidos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Therese

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

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

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

8/10 Good

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a favourite stay for me in portugal. I love the location (cute medieval town with lots of shops and restaurants) and the atmosphere (the books!) and the food at the restaurant is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ran

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

Best stay in Obidos!

Best location in Obidos. Decorated boutique hotel. Very comfortable old and cozy rooms. Wonderful staff. Great Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved all the books and the medieval theme. The restaurant was delicious! The staff friendly and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Liked: Amenities
One of a kind. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing setting with books all around. The breakfast buffet looked like a work of art. Dinner in the restaurant was also fabulous The staff were so friendly and helpful. The only downside was the limited hot water but they were working on that fix while we were there. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the feel of this hotel. So fun and inviting. Wish I had more time to sit and read. And drink gin, of course!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property because of the decoration and theme.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent in the restaurant and breakfast. The restaurant was nice. The carpet throughout the hotel needs to be removed. It smells musty and old.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of a kind, special spot. The dining room is amazing with the lighting, and all the books. Dinner was delicious. The staff went out of their way to help us. We already recommended this hotel to our adult kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Staff & service
An unusual hotel in a great location. Facilities a little basic/ tired, but everything worked. Staff very friendly and available. Communal spaces (lobby, dining, library) were quirky and fun. Good restaurants close by and easy access to the old center of Obidos. Good value and happy to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keren

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

Special place

Unique hotel. Located in the old part. The reception lady was very nice and helpful. The hotel has endless amount off books all over. Room are spacious and with balcony- special for each one. The atmosphere is relaxing .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique experience! Recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! There is really not a lot of things to do in Obidos other than seeing the castle, but if you are thinking of staying in Obidos, I highly recommend this hotel. The vibe is so serene. We got a free bottle of wine as our VIP perk and we were able to enjoy it while reading some books in their courtyard - i wished that space would have been bigger but its still great. the free breakfast is amazing. Nothing like the ones in north america. We really enjoyed our relaxing stay in this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Boas

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is unique, but the room was with heavy smell of mildaw, small bathroom, terrible matress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the Obidos old town, next to the wall. 70,000 books. Books are everywhere. Breakfast is fabulous. Few min walking to the attractions. Water is not hot enough for shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024