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Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Centre Portugal · Portugal

Rua Couraça dos Apóstolos n 15-17View location

9.2/10Excellent485 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.2/109.2
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra is in the heart of Coimbra, within a 5-minute walk of Coimbra University and Old Cathedral of Coimbra. This hotel is 0. 4 mi (0. 6 km) from Biblioteca Joanina and 1 mi (1. 6 km) from Praca da Republica.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary bottled water.

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With a stay at Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra, you'll be centrally located in Coimbra, steps from Jardim da Manga and within a 5-minute walk of Coimbra University. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Biblioteca Joanina and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Praca da Republica.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and complimentary bottled water. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Private host property Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

  • You need to know
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • This property is professionally cleaned
    • Property Registration Number 77266/AL
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one way)

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

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Torre de Anto 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Museu Nacional Machado de Castro 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
New Cathedral of Coimbra 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Coimbra University 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Palácio de Sub Ripas 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Old Cathedral of Coimbra 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Fado ao Centro 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Jardim da Manga 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Almedina Tower 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Arco de Almedina 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Museu da Ciência 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Church 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Velha Universidade 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Núcleo da Cidade Muralhada/Torre de Almedina 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 9
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  • Laundry service
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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    Room code: SUI.CV-LX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

9.2
Excellent
485 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Rutvi
Really helpful staff. Amazing property. Breakfast in bed was an added touch. The hot tubs are also a plus point.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Jeffery
My husband and I travel a ton and this place is one of the best we've ever stayed at. Not only is it a very unique and beautiful property, the staff and customer service were as good as it gets. We were greeted with a mimosa and some sweet bread and we were provided a picnic basket breakfast in bed that was superb. We were so impressed. Everyone was so warm and welcoming and the hotel is well maintained with a really cool bougie meets old world charm vibe.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
ELIZABETH
We had a two night stay at the Solar Antigo Coimbra. The Pros about the property are: unique accomodations, very nice staff & nice breakfast brought to your room each morning. The cons: The room (at least we the one we got on the main level) was very small, there is no privacy between the shower, toilet and the rest of the room. Our room was right beside reception and when i mean right beside, I mean when we opened our door new guests checking in were right there blocking our doorway. We were also bothered by guests checking in late or stopping to chat with the person at the front desk who would have long & loud conversations right outside our door at 10:30pm. The reception closes at 11 so this wasn't a problem after that. It was an experience, but I'm not sure I would do it again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Laurie
We very much enjoyed our stay at Solar Antigo in Coimbra. It’s one of the most uniquely decorated places we’ve stayed! Great location on a narrow street inside the city walls, which made it a bit challenging to find. The room was large and very clean and comfortable. The staff could not have been nicer and took good care of us.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2026
Charles
Staff was very nice.
This is not the easiest place to get to. Located on a narrow alley and parking is very challenging. It is also multi level with stairs. So if stairs are an issue, keep this in mind. Haven’t stayed at a split foyer hotel room before. But the foyer did come complete with a swooning sofa, TV and padded/quilted wall. A bit of noise but not what i would call disturbing. Quirky little place but we really liked it. Also had a HUGE hot tub.
Breakfast delivered to your room; very nice!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Wesley
The hotel was very welcoming to keep our luggage until the room was ready. We were able to walk to the university and the river within minutes; I can’t think of a better situated location. Upon getting the room, we were welcomed with bread and wine, a much unexpected delight. The room was very secure and nicer than the exterior would have expected!!! The room was a great space with a kitchenette and the staff went above and beyond in providing information, dining locations and what to experience while we were there. The provided breakfast was a mix of fruit, meat, cheese, breads and cereal, all which were great. If you have trouble with steps, ask for a ground floor room as there is no lift, but if you have trouble with steps, you’re probably not going to enjoy Portugal at all!!! LOL!!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Enrique
Bianca muy bien!! La habitación no era lo que esperábamos…
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2026
Douglas
The property was large for the suite that we booked. Unfortunately there is a bar not too far from this hotel that kept patrons pretty loud until late in the evening drinking and shouting on the street while trying to sleep. Overall the hotel was in a great location to the university of Coimbra and uphill from the downtown city center.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Daniel
Super clean room
And the nicest staff
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2026
Kathleen
Excellent location. The room was small but efficient. The staff were friendly and helpful!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Jim
This is an extraordinary place just like the photo. I was greeted with sparkling wine and cake and offered the whole bottle the following day. It is in a very challenging place in old Coimbra so you need to be reasonably fit although another lovely lady walking her dog helped me out the next night when i was lost
Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jan 2026
Carol Ann
Staff were great but room was badly decorated and overstuffed with furniture—little room to move around without hitting toes or leg on the bed or a table. The bed was good but the furniture in the sitting area was extremely uncomfortable. Ok for one night but I wouldn’t book again.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
jingmin
Very unique room, location is right near University and close to Main Street and old town, Staffa are very friendly, the breakfast is brought into the room, no fancy but good for what are needed in the morning, also the water and shower has multiple heads, with strong warm water it can be a good message, highly recommend to stay so to have unique experience, best way is to get taxi so save energy to walk around later
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Isabella
The hot tub was wonderful. We were not aware of the spa
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2025
David
Very nice welcome, friendly staff.
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2025
Dorothy
We had a room #302 with a big jacuzzi - which was a treat. The bed was super comfortable and the room was very clean. The breakfast came at the time requested and was delightful.

I’m not sure that we got the “deluxe room with kitchenette” that we requested - although the room did have a mini fridge and Nespresso machine. We would have enjoyed having a comfortable chair or small sofa for sitting though. Please note that if you are arriving by car, it is very difficult to find this place and parking is also a problem.

It felt a bit like a “Alice in Wonderland” experience.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2025
Lorraine
Very unique room with giant juquzzi in the middle. Gawdy but fun decor- brothelsj! Great, helpful staff.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Timothy
We had a delightful stay, enjoying the view of the city from our window. And each morning, we got a basket of our breakfast to start our day.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Roger
Excellent hot tub and very comfortable bed. Generous breakfast served in each room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Marc and Heidi
Great location high on the hill just a short walk to the college & the famous library. Breakfast brought to your room in baskets every morning was a nice treat.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Gail
Wonderful little hotel up near the University. Super clean and the staff was very responsive. Fun little cafes near by, also restaurants.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2025
Kazumi
The staff who checked us in was fantastic. The room was small, which is to be expected, but the location was great. The staff served us breakfast in our room, which was nice. Overall a wonderful place.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
17 Sep 2025
michael

Didn’t happen

It’s impossible to rate our stay because the hotel had to cancel due to an issue. The surprising part is you are asking me to rate a stay that didn’t exist. I tried to cancel the booking through you but experienced nothing but incompetence from your company. Not the hotels fault
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Esther
We felt like the staff really went above and beyond to make our stay incredible! The room always very unique and had all the necessities and the breakfast delivered to our room each morning was so lovely. Would absolutely recommend staying here!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Dottie
The best and nicest staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2025
Raul

Great place, but not for mobility impaired

The place is 2-3 small townhouses in a cute cobblestone road near the university. The sign of the hotel blends with the facade , therefore we were not able to see it right away. The check in process was seamless. Our room was across the street on a renovated, 2 story room with jacuzzi. Breakfast is served in your room. The fridge did not work. If you need anything from the front desk you can message through WhatsApp but do not expect fast service. As the hotel is high in the hill, you need to walk downhill ( and then back up) if you want to go by the river. I would stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
IRENA
We stayed in this beautiful place in July and were amazed how clean and beautiful this place is. Breakfast was served in the cute baskets and it was delicious. Lady who works at front was so friendly and nice. We are definitely coming back and we would recommend this place from our heart….Irena and Pred with kids
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2025
Jintana
It is in the old city. The hotel is in the old building. Small. But the staff and service is good.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Very helpful staffs and good location, nice facility. I really enjoyed a big hot tub at our room,
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2025
Santiago
We really enjoyed our stay at Solar Antigo! The staff were very attentive and helpful. The hotel is in a central location, being both close to the university and close to the city center. The rooms were nicely designed, albeit not the best when it comes to functionality. The shower is right beside the bed, and since it’s see through you can always see the toilet. It’s not great when it comes to privacy in that regard. Beyond that, however, this was a great property, and we’d stay again!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2025
Jennifer
Helpful friendly staff, welcome drink and snack and breakfast delivered to your room and great location.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
J.C
The people at the reception desk and housekeeping were efficient and kind
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Denny
We really enjoyed the room delivery of our welcome gift and breakfast. We were checked in quickly and efficiently. The room has a unique and fun decor.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Best spot in Coimbra

Amazing stay! Cute and romantic rooms, the staff were friendly and so very helpful. Highly recommend!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
Elena
Staff friendliness was the highlight of the stay. Great find for the budget!!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2025
Marcy
Unique rooms. Traveling with a friend…not romantic stay. Geared towards couples
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2025
Verified traveler

Luxurious

Our Room was luxurious. Staff extremely helpful. Very nice breakfast. A little hard to find. I dont recommend to use Rua dos Apostolos because very steep and narrow road. Go by way of Rua Padre Antonio Vieria which is a main road and intersects Rua dos Apostolos. Parking is on the street right nearby if you are lucky.
Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Apr 2025
PRASHANT
Place is at very odd location. Parking is not feasible. It’s on a slope steep hills, place is so small, bathroom where you cannot extend your arms. Staff is definitely 5 plus. Very helpful but facility I would not recommend others.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
John

Adorable small hotel.

Amazing place up on a hill very near the university. The staff was super helpful with everything from helping us find parking to recommending restaurants where we had our best meals in Portugal.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Tom
Very nice staff. Allowed us to stay extra day when wife was ill.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2025
Steven
We LOVED our stay here! Right from when we checked in, we got a glass of champagne and a snack, followed by a wonderful breakfast hand delivered to our room the next morning. Everything was spotless, and the staff was very welcoming. The only thing that you should be aware of is there is no lift, so if you can’t do stairs, ask for a main floor suite. Highly recommend this place in Coimbra!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
Trish
Great hotel. The rooms were very interesting and comfortable - Especially our bed and the shower. Uber seems to be the best way to get to the hotel, but you’ll probably need to do a brief walk down the hill to get to the hotel doorway. Sometimes, if you’re lucky the Uber driver will drop you off or pick you up at the doors. You’ll appreciate this more when you see the town.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
cindy

Eclectic delight in Coimbra

A unique hotel with individually designed rooms was awesome! The attention to detail from the welcome wine and cake to cookies for the journey home- this was an excellent choice for our time in Coimbra.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2024
Dawn

Quirky hotel with wonderful staff!

For a fun and fanciful stay, one couldn't do any better than the Solar Antigo Luxury Coimba hotel!

The decor is over the top - including a giant jacuzzi! - but the staff and location can't be beat.

The hotel is well located, in the heart of Coimbra, surrounded by delicious restaurants and lovely sights to see.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2024
ruth

Amazing stay

This is a marvellous beautiful two level room equipped with all amenities including a jacuzzi.The view is absolutely stunning. The service is excellent. The lady ( sorry I forgot the name) was very helpful and pleasant. She helped with our luggage and parking site. On check in we were served with wine and cakes. Breakfast was served in the room with plenty of foods. We were given some cookies as a goodbye gift. Well done. Other hotels should take note of this gesture and follow suit.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Clean hotel with very attentive and friendly staff

Everyone was super lovely and helpful and the room was very clean and well kept! My only criticism was that we were given a room with a jacuzzi close to the dining area. It was a total wasted space in my opinion and we managed to knock our heads many times as the area seemed a little haphazard. The room was nice although there wasn’t a lot of space to open a luggage bag.

Having said all of that the team went out of their way to be incredibly helpful and nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
CYRIL
Amazing from the moment we checked in. So many fun details!!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
kelly
The property has an amazing view over town, very unique interior which was clean and well laid out. We loved the jetted tub and that breakfast was included as well as a welcome snack and drink.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
Wendy
This is a quirky property in a good way and a fabulous location close to the university. They are stairs down to the city centre and and an elevator/funicular just a minute from the property if needed. The staff were truly wonderful. At check-in, they made recommendations for walkable restaurants including one only a minute away, which ended up being the best restaurant meal of our 30 day trip. A staff member came to walk us through the amenities including the big Jacuzzi tub and the mini fridge with water, juice, and beer that was replenished daily. They also delivered two glasses of bubbly and some beautiful homemade cake to welcome us. I know all the rooms are quite different and of course, we only saw our own. The entrance to ours was from the outside so we had no stairs to deal with. We loved all the big exposed beams and beautiful brick work on the walls and the ceiling. We are on the taller side and we did whack our heads a couple of times on the lower beams :-). I think that some of the other rooms off the ground level have higher ceilings so you probably contact the property directly if this was a concern. Another lovely touch was the breakfast basket that got delivered every day with an assortment of pastries, cereal, some scrambled eggs, fruit/juice. It was also quirky but it got a little something into us before we started the day. If we were ever back in Coimbra I would rebook at this property immediately.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Akanksa
Lovely property! Free breakfast daily and jacuzzi was a highlight. Right in the historic area of Coimbra. Would recommend.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Meredith

You NEED to stay here if you're visiting Coimbra

WOW. This hotel blew our expectations and anticipations out of the water. From the first interaction, they, especially Catarina, were incredibly friendly, helpful and helped us settle right in to Coimbra. Then there's the property itself. The original stone walls and arch ways, the VIEWS and the furnishings are just breathtaking. Out of all the places we stayed in Portugal during our 10 day trip, this was the location we wished we could go back to most. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Mark
The rooms were awesome, with arches and low ceilings but really nice. Comfortable beds and breakfast delivered to your room were great. Close to most major attractions and restaraunts.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Katherine
The room was clean and we had a great view of the city. The breakfast was good and the champagne and cake at check in was a nice added bonus. The walk up to the hotel was steep so best to take an overnight bag and leave everything else back in the car.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Alain
Such a refreshing and pleasant surprise offered by this renovated 17 century property
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Patricia

Charming location!!

Most amazing rooms. I had the 1 bedroom room with hottub. So cute and comfy. My friends had the spa suite. Amazing!! Welcome gifts and goodbye gifts. The breakfast each morning delivered in a basket and more food than you need. Presentation was on point. Very clean. My only concern was rhe noise aa my room faced the roadside so you heard everyone walking by. Hotel was in a center pointe which all cafes and shopping were walkable. The people were amazing and sweet!! Cant wait to stay again next year!!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
JANICE

Coimbra fun!

The staff was incredible! Beautiful view! Parking was touchy but all was great in general!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2024
Gillian
We loved our stay here..quirky and different but excellent…Anna and the staff went above and beyond 🙌
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Verified traveler
Quirky, fun place to stay. Evening staff was just great with recommendations. Mention Katarina’s name at Sette! Details make this place very special. Breakfast has something for everyone - and lots of it! …and a welcome drink and a little present when you leave. What a lovely experience!
Self
4/10
Poor
19 Sep 2024
Greg
3 levels of stairs in guest room - no.
Breakfast delivered made up for terrible reviews as did good check in lady.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Sep 2024
Kristin
I would not stay again. The first room they put us in we couldn’t even fit our luggage. It had a rickety spiral staircase to the bed. We asked to change and were out in a better room, the toilet room was a small tunnel and was musty. The best thing was the in room breakfast.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Alejandro
Nice property.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Kathleen
Our room was incredible, as was the breakfast that was delivered to our room each morning. It’s worth noting the hotel is at the top of a hill, there is an elevator that you can take to the top.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
tanya
Don't hesitate -- book here! After a delayed, somewhat frantic rerouted journey from Porto due to a strike, walking into Solar Antigo was like a ray of sunshine. We were tired and a bit deflated only to be greated (hours before check-in) by friendly staff with drinks and warm sweet bread. The room was ideal, comfortable, beautiful, with everything we needed including plenty of hot water, a mini-frig and a large comfortable bed (which my daughter immediately fell asleep in). Refreshed we wandered just a few blocks over to enjoy the university, Biblioteca Joanina & the old town. It was pouring but we didn't mind after such a wonderful check-in experience (and our rainjackets!). The location while a bit tricky to find (we came from the bus station via Bolt and our driver asked for directions from some very helpful university students) is ideal for exploring. In the age of self-catering apts (which we use frequently) Solar Antigo is a reminder of what that often causes you to miss -- interaction with locals and the value of service. Stay at Solar Antigo!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
jeremy
.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Kimberly
Staff was amazing!!! Arriving by car was a bit of a challenge but our stay was amazing!!! Loved the welcome champagne and cake, the in room hot tub, and delightful breakfast basket delivered to room. It was a five minute walk to the university and Machado museum and I highly recommend both!!!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2024
Nancy
Beautiful room, very friendly and helpful staff . Excellent breakfast brought to our room. Only downside is it’s hard to find.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jun 2024
Bradley

Had a great time on Coimbra

Great location for a great price. Be warned the street is bit steep and narrow and on a hill, however an Uber will make it happen if you have a lot of luggage. Wouldnt call this a 4 star. Would rate it more a 3 star. Our room was a bit small but manageable. Great and friendly service
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Krystal
It was really cute and a lot of space for the cost. Beds were comfy, free espresso, beer, and tea in the room. It’s within walking distance of the funicular, so even though this hotel is near the top of the hill by the university, you can get up from the Main Street pretty easily and cheaply. The spiral stairs are a bit nervous to navigate. The Wi-Fi unfortunately only worked on the ground floor.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2024
Richard

Cute hotel in Quimbra

Great hotel on a side street in Coimbra which is a beautiful small city with historic University . Cute room with 2 stories that we had and a circular staircase going from living room /hot tub area to bedroom. Lovely helpful staff. It's a little hard to find as exterior signs are not allowed in this area so you have to have the house number for the registration.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2024
Jenna
The service was amazing and the rooms so unique. We were greeted with cake and wine. They were extremely accommodating and gave us a whole house with a Jacuzzi instead of a room because it was open. Only downside is that it is always a hike to get there on foot, but then again that is all of Coimbra.
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
Marne
Our room was very clean and large. The staff worked so hard everyday to make it a geat experience. We didn't realize the driving and parking situation in advance. The rooms are located on a very narrow steep hill. I'm not a stunt driver, so we parked in a lot a few streets below and took an elevator up. The views are amazing. Its a great place to stay!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
22 May 2024
Verified traveler

Clean hotel, but noisy

The hotel was very clean. Our room was on the sixth floor and no elevator. This was fine except for getting our luggage to and from the room. Parking for rental car was difficult in this part of town. It was also very near the University so it was loud at night.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2024
George
The service was excellent. The staff recommendations for restaurants were excellent. The room was great with great views and a great spa/hot tub. Loved the breakfast brought to our room. It was very good. The location is very close to Coinbra University. Dining was close. Shopping was reasonably close but coming back was steep uphill, but not a problem for us. I recommend parking at public parking by the River and take an Uber to the hotel. The cost was minimal. Parking by the hotel was limited and challenging for people not comfortable with narrow one way streets with a steep incline. I highly recommend this hotel. It was unusual but fun.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2024
Lawrence
Staff super helpful. Rooms very large.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2024
Natasha
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Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2024
Amy
Room was very small and we had to take a steep stair to get to the bedroom part of the room.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2024
Jeffrey
Property is located in the old part of the city which can be charming. However, it is near the university and the students are young people who party very loud, particularly on Tuesday nights and Thursday nights when they don’t have class the next day.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
Eric
Really quirky hotel with must see rooms, everyone is unique
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2024
Krista

Sleep like a Queen

I loved this rustic, historic place to stay in Coimbra. Catarina was very friendly and helpful. She speaks perfect English and offered wonderful recommendations to restaurants and monuments. I absolutely loved the bed and bay window with a beautiful view overlooking the city. They offered a free welcome Champaign drink and lovely breakfast in bed delivered to the room. I had a great experience but this type of hotel is not for everybody as it is a centuries old building, part of the old castle. The bathroom is very narrow and it is a studio so the shower is in the middle of the room. I thought the bed was romantic, tucked in a nook and very comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
23 Mar 2024
Virginia

Not recommended

Room clean, staff friendly.
Not suitable for seniors or larger people.
The narrow circular stairs in the room to reach the bedroom upstairs were treacherous. I'm recovering from foot surgery and wouldn't have chosen this hotel if I had known. There is nowhere to hang clothes, no desk, and many people wouldn't fit in the washroom. It's a bit dingy being in a narrow street.
I booked three nights and only stayed one. Was refused a refund for the two or even one night.
4/10
Poor
20 Mar 2024
Verified traveler
Coimbra is an amazing city to visit. Be forewarned that this facility is up a steep hill on small, one-way, cobbled streets that are a maze around the university and cathedral at the top of the hill. If you miss the turn up the hill, it can take you an additional hour to return to the same location. Parking for the hotel is further up the hill in the parking lot of the new Cathedral. We were not informed about this and walked up the hill to the hotel to ask about parking before we drove up with out bags. We were provided with Cava and cake. The sweet cake doesn't go with the Cava. Our unit was across the road. One enters a narrow door to see a giant jacussi and tiny metal spiral staircase to two rooms. The cold and dark, small lower level smelt of bleach and sweaty feet. Our room was on the next level and quite difficult to enter with suitcases on a human wide spiral staircase. The Madam Bovary Boudoire and bed takes up 90% of the space. A small shelf at the foot of the bed makes it difficult to pass. The shower and toilet are crammed together and require odd maneuvers to use either one. The secondary pillows and bed cover didn't appear to be clean. The toilet and shower were mouldy. I would not recommend staying here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2024
Joanne
The staff were so friendly and helpful
The room was amazing! Really cool
Layout. Hot tub was great. Breakfast served to the room was wonderful!!
Spiral staircase to the bedroom could be tough for some folks , added to the charm
Partner
4/10
Poor
13 Mar 2024
Rae
Terrible parking. Narrow streets to get to hotel. Had to park far away and walk up a steep hill with our s Room and bathroom was very small. Spiral staircase to bedroom was so narrow we left our suitcase downstairs and had to walk up and down the stairs with our clothes and toiletries to access the bathroom. Furniture was tacky and outdated. Don’t recommend this hotel to anyone older than 30. Don’t stay here if you have mobility issues. Breakfast basket that was served was good. Staff was friendly and nice.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2024
Mami
This hotel is located on the almost top of the hill by Coimbra University. The staff were amazing. The room was so charming. Free breakfast was delivered to the room at requested time. Welcome drink (sparkling wine or OJ). Free water bottles, beers and box juices in the room. There is not big sing of the hotel hanging from the building, so you need to pay attention to find the door for the reception. I highly recommend this hotel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2024
Yvon
I stayed in suite 66 and it was super romantic, very cool place to stay. Check in was super easy once I found the right door! It’s 15 sometimes the door is closed so hard to tell. Welcome cocktail and snack are amazing, I’m suite water, drinks all free make this place just an absolute gem. Highly recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2024
Lifan
It is right next to the university so I could walk. I was able to find parking nearby. Parking requires coins if you don’t use their parking app or MBWay. It is free at night.
The room is just gorgeous, perfectly decorated for Valentine’s 😄 stone walls, spacious shower, a little window for the city lights and a niche to snuggle. Very cozy and elegant space.
The best part is the service! Upon arrival I was offered sparkling wine and cheese. And next morning a beautiful basket of breakfast was delivered to my room on time. I couldn’t finish all the foods myself. The stay was a highlight during my trip. I would highly recommend!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2024
Dianne
Unique cute little hotel. Our room was in a separate house. The jacuzzi tub is huge & kind of a waste of space. Would be better off to just have a couch & some seating. Metal circular stairs to get to bedroom. If you have mobility issues not the place for you. Breakfast in basket to room was great. Also beer & sparkling wine at check in was appreciated. All in all I would recommend if you want a clean stay in a budget boutique like hotel for a couple of nights.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
James
Very cool property with incredible staff. It’s an interesting drive but we lucked out and got parking right outfront
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Patricia
The service was amazing and I enjoyed how walkable everything was around it.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
Cathy
Hotel very small, but rooms beautiful. Fabulous breakfast delivered to room at your time request. SKINNY cave for toilet, tough for us plus size Americans!! No dinner available, but plenty of options close by if I wanted to venture out. Staff was A . Will go again.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2023
Verified traveler

Wonderful stay in Coimbra

Everything is excellent. Close to every hot tourist spots. Service is top of our trip.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2023
Clare

A highlight of the trip

What a stunning experience in an amazing city. The people were beyond nice helping us with parking…..not easy…with wonderful welcome snack and breakfast.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2023
Michelle

Great location and quirky

A quirky, well-located, but difficult to find, little hotel with some nice touches.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2023
Ingrid

Quirky, fun experience

It seemed like a good idea to stay in this over the top quirky hotel n the old city. It was a fascina experience but our room was a small two story house in the old city. It had a spiral staircase and not much space to put things. Everything was sweated in. The circular jacuzzi took up most of downstairs. There were plumbing issues which they were resolving.
It was a great experience but not exactly convenient. I guess you have to fire go convenience for the experience.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2023
Anna
The room furnishings are quite unique - very palace-like opulent. Breakfast was included and it was awesome. It was very nice to get a welcome drink. Location is very close to the university. Parking is not available at the hotel site. We had to park in one of the university's parking lots. Room was somewhat claustrophobic, tiny bedroom and a huge jacuzzi under the bedroom. We would rather have a decent table instead.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2023
fouroozan
Good service, staff are very helpful and polite
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2023
Satish
The people: staff went out of thruway to accommodate us. Nice to know staff who catered to the guest’s need.
Thank you Ana, Juliana and the conceir who brought our luggage down the hill.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2023
Nancy
It’s a unique and special property but it is located down an alley without signs on the street making it challenging to find at night! If you are visiting the university it’s a perfect location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2023
Jay

Wonderful experience

What an amazing hotel. Staff and hotel were wonderful. Extremely clean and cozy room. Amazing breakfast delivered to your room every morning. Wish all hotels were this great.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Sep 2023
ALAN
Pros - near Coimbre U and city center
Cons- room 66 was terrible. Too small to open suitcases. Mold in the bathroom. No reception when we left. Breakfast was poor. There are probably nicer rooms, but 66 was awful

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Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Rua Couraça dos Apóstolos n 15-17, Coimbra, Portugal

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