Name: Casa de São Bento by PURUS
Address: Rua de Tomar nº 7, Sé Nova, Coimbra, Portugal, Coimbra, Coimbra District, PT
Price range: $72–$213 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

At Casa de São Bento by PURUS, guests praise the characterful, recently renovated building and convenient location near the university and city sights, noting clean rooms and a generally comfortable stay at reasonable value.

Common drawbacks include the absence of an elevator and an uphill setting, which can be challenging with luggage or reduced mobility. Room experiences vary: some are small or warm with inconsistent air conditioning, mattresses suit different tastes, and a few note bathroom layout or damp odour. Breakfast is often seen as good value, though a few found it only average; proximity to a prison is mentioned but seldom problematic, and service is usually friendly with occasional communication issues. Expect a charming stay best for travellers comfortable with stairs and walking.

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Facilities

Recently renovated property with character. No elevator, and several guests mention easy, free street parking nearby.

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10

R

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel seems to have been renovated recently. Everything is in great shape. The location is amazing. The personal is really nice!

8

Marcia

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

O hotel fica numa área muito agradável, embora seja proximo do presídio não há nenhum prejuízo, pelo contrário, é muito tranquilo. Só não considerei a nota máxima em razão das escadas para descer e subir malas, porém, o quarto é ótimo, a cama confortável e lençóis de boa qualidade. Vale a pena conhecer.

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Luis

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No hay ascensor, lo que deberia quedar claro en la descripción de las intalaciones, pues el hotel no es adecuado para personas con movilidad reducida. El resto, bien.

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Prescott W

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small and welcoming. It is up on a hill.

10

Yana

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice play away from tourist hubbub but still close enough to everything in Coimbra. We were on a road trip and there was plenty of street parking nearby. The only downside: an optional breakfast they offer. It was only okay and I'd skip it - better options are probably available nearby.

10

Oscar

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Instalaciones remodeladas recientemente , buena ubicación.

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marc

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a pleasant stay in Casa Sao de Bento. The place is well located near a park, in close proximity to the university so one can expect a little noise when students hold special functions. It is a lively area, family friendly. Expect to walk uphill and there is no lift to bedrooms, but the staff was very helpful. We recommend the breakfast offer; it is very reasonably priced and offers plentiful choice.

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Lilliam

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Concept is boutique style apartments . Air conditioning didn’t work it was 82 degrees during the day . Luckily it was 70 at night in Coimbra . Matress was hard and room was small and cramped . Felt like a small cabin on a cruise ship . Area was very walkable and central . The breakfast was continental. The property was nice on the lobby and grounds but not worth the price( high season)

10

marla

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place. Lots of unique decor. Shower was good, bed was a little soft for us. My parents' room struggled to stay cool. It is next to a prison, just fyi. It did not bother us. Actually we felt a bit safer because of this, but we were surprised. Parking on the street was easy and free. No elevator so be ready to climb some stairs. Pictures on the website showed suspended beds and rooms. We booked two rooms and did not get one of these rooms, even with the room of 3 people. They just scooted an extra bed in with the main bed. So it was tight quarters. I had thought we would get a separate sleeping area from our daughter. It was fine, but I thought I was getting a 2 different bed areas. Overall, very nice place and would stay again if it were just 2 of us.

4

Vanessa

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small bathroom, but decent kitchen No elevator Quiet area

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as clean; housekeeping and freshness are generally solid. A few guests noted a damp smell or missed linen changes.

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Johan

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ett väldigt mysigt och trevligt rum. Det var rent och hade en hög bekvämlighet. Vi använde oss av det lilla pentryt som kunde vara mer utrustat och vi saknade att ha en kokplatta. I det stora hela en mycket bekväm och fin vistelse.

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V Samuel

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service and clean atmosphere!

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Tais

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente localização, perto da Universidade de Coimbra. Quartos limpos, café da manhã muito bom.

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10

Claudia

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

O quarto muito limpo e silencioso

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Manuel

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Asseio, conforto, bom desempenho por parte do pessoal assistente. Boa localização.

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Umberto

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

La struttura si presenta molto bene all’esterno, scenografica, il personale cortese ma la stanza era umida, c’era un forte odore di muffa ed il bagno in stanza con una porta in vetro neanche a chiudere il tutto non permetteva la giusta intimità

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alexis

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

principamente no hay accesibilidad para minusvalidos ni para bebes, las vistas que tenia nuestra habitacion era hacia una carcel, el personal de limpieza no cambio las sabanas en las cuales el bebe mancho con varias cosas, las camas de matrimonio eras dos camas juntas simulando una grande

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and distinctive, but sizes vary and some felt cramped. Reports mention small bathrooms or limited privacy, variable mattress comfort, and inconsistent or noisy air conditioning.

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Johan

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ett väldigt mysigt och trevligt rum. Det var rent och hade en hög bekvämlighet. Vi använde oss av det lilla pentryt som kunde vara mer utrustat och vi saknade att ha en kokplatta. I det stora hela en mycket bekväm och fin vistelse.

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Claudia

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

O quarto muito limpo e silencioso

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Daniel

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

o hotel é bem charmoso. A localização é ótima. Foi só uma noite. O que deu pra perceber é que a cama não é confortável. O piso é antigo, de madeira, além de barulhento, pode machucar, não ande descalço. O ar condicionado fazia barulho.

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Umberto

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

La struttura si presenta molto bene all’esterno, scenografica, il personale cortese ma la stanza era umida, c’era un forte odore di muffa ed il bagno in stanza con una porta in vetro neanche a chiudere il tutto non permetteva la giusta intimità

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marc

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a pleasant stay in Casa Sao de Bento. The place is well located near a park, in close proximity to the university so one can expect a little noise when students hold special functions. It is a lively area, family friendly. Expect to walk uphill and there is no lift to bedrooms, but the staff was very helpful. We recommend the breakfast offer; it is very reasonably priced and offers plentiful choice.

10

Sandro

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

O quarto foi muito suficiente para mim, meu marido e filho. Já houve um retorno nosso a esse hotel que gosto muito porque é bem localizado e suficiente.

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Fabíola

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

O hotel é lindo, o quarto é muito bem equipado e confortável. Foi uma experiência incrível.

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Lilliam

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Concept is boutique style apartments . Air conditioning didn’t work it was 82 degrees during the day . Luckily it was 70 at night in Coimbra . Matress was hard and room was small and cramped . Felt like a small cabin on a cruise ship . Area was very walkable and central . The breakfast was continental. The property was nice on the lobby and grounds but not worth the price( high season)

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marla

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place. Lots of unique decor. Shower was good, bed was a little soft for us. My parents' room struggled to stay cool. It is next to a prison, just fyi. It did not bother us. Actually we felt a bit safer because of this, but we were surprised. Parking on the street was easy and free. No elevator so be ready to climb some stairs. Pictures on the website showed suspended beds and rooms. We booked two rooms and did not get one of these rooms, even with the room of 3 people. They just scooted an extra bed in with the main bed. So it was tight quarters. I had thought we would get a separate sleeping area from our daughter. It was fine, but I thought I was getting a 2 different bed areas. Overall, very nice place and would stay again if it were just 2 of us.

4

Vanessa

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small bathroom, but decent kitchen No elevator Quiet area

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and considerate, with examples of proactive support. Some guests experienced communication difficulties or an unfriendly reception.

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Lindsay

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Diane at the front desk was amazing and the location made walking to the gardens and university easy.

10

V Samuel

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service and clean atmosphere!

2

Philippe

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Un acceuil, très désagréable. Nota

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Miguel A.

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

En general, bien. Muy amables, diligentes y colaboradores para hacer mi estancia agradable.

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Aloisio

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mosteiro especial para quem Pretende uma experiência local. Muito próximo da Universidade e dos restaurantes. Excelente localização e atendimento de toda a equipe.

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Marcelo

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel! Staff was amazing and very helpful. We forgot souvenirs and they are helping us with this issue. Great breakfast options for a very reasonable price. We really enjoyed our stay and we definitely recommend it and are planning to come back.

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pedro

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Buen trato

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Alba

Aug 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hice la reserva para este alojamiento, sin embargo por un fallo del sistema la habitación no estaba disponible. Me llamaron desde el alojamiento para comentarmelo y a la vez darme una solución, que fue alojarnos en otra casa de su propiedad en pleno centro por el mismo precio y una habitación de calidad superior. Muy agradables en todo momento. El nuevo alojamiento genial.

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Rescio

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience very friendly staff

4

Fuyuki

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in at 8:30pm, there is only 2 girls in the reception. It was very difficult to understand their instruction. Finally, We can not enter the hotel batter finishing dinner by their instruction.

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Location

Convenient for the University of Coimbra and central sights; walkable with street parking nearby. The area is uphill and next to a prison noted by some, with a mix of quiet and occasional student activity.

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Lindsay

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Diane at the front desk was amazing and the location made walking to the gardens and university easy.

8

Prescott W

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small and welcoming. It is up on a hill.

10

Yana

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice play away from tourist hubbub but still close enough to everything in Coimbra. We were on a road trip and there was plenty of street parking nearby. The only downside: an optional breakfast they offer. It was only okay and I'd skip it - better options are probably available nearby.

10

Oscar

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Instalaciones remodeladas recientemente , buena ubicación.

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Rui

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel right in the Center of Coimbra.

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marc

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a pleasant stay in Casa Sao de Bento. The place is well located near a park, in close proximity to the university so one can expect a little noise when students hold special functions. It is a lively area, family friendly. Expect to walk uphill and there is no lift to bedrooms, but the staff was very helpful. We recommend the breakfast offer; it is very reasonably priced and offers plentiful choice.

10

Sandro

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

O quarto foi muito suficiente para mim, meu marido e filho. Já houve um retorno nosso a esse hotel que gosto muito porque é bem localizado e suficiente.

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Lorena

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

El edifico es precioso, todo bien cuidado y la ubicacion cercana a la universidad. La unica pega para mi es que esta situado al lado de un centro penitenciario, al que dan algunas de las habitaciones. Habra gente a la que no le importe o que puede sentirse incomoda

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Lisa

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I really loved this place and the room itself. Nice area close to the university.

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marla

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place. Lots of unique decor. Shower was good, bed was a little soft for us. My parents' room struggled to stay cool. It is next to a prison, just fyi. It did not bother us. Actually we felt a bit safer because of this, but we were surprised. Parking on the street was easy and free. No elevator so be ready to climb some stairs. Pictures on the website showed suspended beds and rooms. We booked two rooms and did not get one of these rooms, even with the room of 3 people. They just scooted an extra bed in with the main bed. So it was tight quarters. I had thought we would get a separate sleeping area from our daughter. It was fine, but I thought I was getting a 2 different bed areas. Overall, very nice place and would stay again if it were just 2 of us.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally good value with plenty of options. Some guests considered it basic or only okay.

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10

Tais

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente localização, perto da Universidade de Coimbra. Quartos limpos, café da manhã muito bom.

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10

Yana

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice play away from tourist hubbub but still close enough to everything in Coimbra. We were on a road trip and there was plenty of street parking nearby. The only downside: an optional breakfast they offer. It was only okay and I'd skip it - better options are probably available nearby.

10

Marcelo

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel! Staff was amazing and very helpful. We forgot souvenirs and they are helping us with this issue. Great breakfast options for a very reasonable price. We really enjoyed our stay and we definitely recommend it and are planning to come back.

8

marc

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a pleasant stay in Casa Sao de Bento. The place is well located near a park, in close proximity to the university so one can expect a little noise when students hold special functions. It is a lively area, family friendly. Expect to walk uphill and there is no lift to bedrooms, but the staff was very helpful. We recommend the breakfast offer; it is very reasonably priced and offers plentiful choice.

6

Lilliam

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Concept is boutique style apartments . Air conditioning didn’t work it was 82 degrees during the day . Luckily it was 70 at night in Coimbra . Matress was hard and room was small and cramped . Felt like a small cabin on a cruise ship . Area was very walkable and central . The breakfast was continental. The property was nice on the lobby and grounds but not worth the price( high season)

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $72	21 $72	22 $73	23 $126	24 $213	25 $151	26 $151
27 $77	28 $83	29 $83	30 $83

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $83	2 $145	3 $145
4 $126	5 $83	6 $151	7 $163	8 $200	9 $170	10 $83
11 $119	12 $116	13 $101	14 $89	15 $83	16 $83	17 $82
18 $101	19 $200	20 $175	21 $150	22 $82	23 $83	24 $83
25 $107	26 $82	27 $77	28 $76	29 $76	30 $95	31 $104

Casa de São Bento by PURUS

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