Name: Penedo da Saudade Suites & Hostel
Address: Av Dr Marnoco e Sousa, 18 B, Sé Nova, Coimbra, Portugal, Coimbra, Coimbra District, PT
Price range: $93–$140 per night
Rating: 9.12

What guests think

Travellers describe Penedo da Saudade Suites & Hostel as a charming, historic hilltop stay near Coimbra’s university, praised for sweeping city views, very friendly and helpful staff, consistently clean rooms, and a tasty breakfast served on a rooftop terrace.

The location is walkable to key sights and gardens, but it sits up a steep hill, so some guests used taxis or rideshares back. Rooms range from compact to spacious suites, with tasteful decor; free on street parking is common, but there is no elevator and several stairways. Expect a cozy base with warm service and a relaxed B&B feel.

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Facilities

Rooftop terrace used for breakfast offers standout city views. Free street parking is typical, but the historic building has no elevator and involves multiple stairways.

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10

jennifer

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really very nice. Just outside the centre and old quarter but easy enough to walk. Parking isn’t private. It’s in the road but easy enough and close enough. I would say a very safe area. Breakfast was on the roof terrace (or inside). Very nice. Decent enough selection. Continental style. Very nicely presented. Room was fairly small but totally sufficient. Bed too hard for me but ok for my husband. We are all different. Very good pillows and linen. Very clean. We walked to a good restaurant. Papa. Quiet at night time.

10

Simone

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel pulito e servizio professionale, di passaggio per una notte, non ho usufruito della colazione perché in partenza per l'aeroporto la mattina molto presto quindi non posso giudicare, il parcheggio esterno dietro l'albergo è gratuito, quello sotterraneo è a pagamento

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Boris

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Exceptionally kind and helpfull hosts. Breakfast with not very many options, but all the basics covered and featuring excellent fresh bread and expresso, served on a roof-top terrace with amazing view. Bathroom newly remodeled, super clean and modern. Very safe residential neigborhood with free street parking. Minuses include quite narrow bed (twin) and relatively small room. Also, be aware that there is no elevator and there are already quite a few steep steps to climb before the main entrance.

10

Lawrence

Oct 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Recently renovated, tastefully decorated & charming small inn converted from a historic merchant's house, about 15 minutes walk (uphill) from the University historic district. Free parking, fabulous breakfast is included, served on the top floor with a covered patio offering stunning views of the city & beyond. Staff was super-helpful, and very kind. An excellent value--we loved staying there. One downside: the building is not accessible if you are unable to climb stairs, or have mobility issues. (One flight up to get into the building, two more flights up to the breakfast room from there, and there is no lift.) Also, we were surprised to learn that the hotel management does not support recycling, though it's mandatory in Coimbra. The hotel does not provide collection bins & so they just throw out all clean bottles, cans & paper. Other than that, it was great!

10

Brenda

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location for walking to the University. It was in a cool old house. We enjoyed the fun, "University" vibe of the decor. The staff was great. Emma was a particular delight--very helpful and full of useful information & recommendations. The breakfast buffet was great with many options. It was served on the top floor with nice views and an outdoor patio for nice weather days. The one thing that we would change would be the numerous, plug-in air freshener/frangrances in our room. There were at least 5, and the smell was overwhelming upon arrival. We just gathered them up and put them on a table outside our room and replaced them when we checked out.

10

Jim

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is in a nice neighborhood up on the top of the hill near the university. The views are very nice and the suites are very large and comfortable. Parking is on the street and is safe overnight. A breakfast is supplied and is located on the top floor with inside and outside seating from which to take in the views. The staff are very helpful and informative. We left our car parked on the street and walked all over, occasionally taking an Uber back up the hill. I would highly recommend the suites in this property.

10

Harald

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing small scale hotel with excellent service and perfect location to enable walking to all Coimbra has to offer (and that’s a lot). Note: the hotel has historical significance.

10

Elaine

May 24, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The Penedo da Saudade was a terrific base for Coimbta. The staff were very helpful. the breakfast was the best we have had with options from cheese and meat to pastries and yogurt with muesli. This was an easy base to explore the university and the gardens. There is good bus access. Well except for during the commencement celebration! Thankfully the staff made us aware of that and we spent the day elsewhere

10

Kim

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the rooftop terrace, room was small but we had a room with a couch right outside our door and lots of room on the rooftop overlooking the city, highly recommend. Staff was great and very helpful.

10

Diego

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,347 nights

The property is located in a hill, so you get a great view of the city. It is a little off the city center, so you need to take a cab or Uber to get there.

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Cleanliness

Guests repeatedly describe the property as very clean or spotless, including newly updated bathrooms. No recurring cleanliness issues are noted.

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jennifer

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really very nice. Just outside the centre and old quarter but easy enough to walk. Parking isn’t private. It’s in the road but easy enough and close enough. I would say a very safe area. Breakfast was on the roof terrace (or inside). Very nice. Decent enough selection. Continental style. Very nicely presented. Room was fairly small but totally sufficient. Bed too hard for me but ok for my husband. We are all different. Very good pillows and linen. Very clean. We walked to a good restaurant. Papa. Quiet at night time.

10

Simone

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel pulito e servizio professionale, di passaggio per una notte, non ho usufruito della colazione perché in partenza per l'aeroporto la mattina molto presto quindi non posso giudicare, il parcheggio esterno dietro l'albergo è gratuito, quello sotterraneo è a pagamento

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Helene

Oct 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beaucoup d’escaliers pour mon goût. jolie chambre , très propre. Accueil excellent, mais pour le prix je m’attendais à une bouilloire et café thé dans la chambre. Le ventilateur dans la salle de bain est hyper bruyant. Aussi on entend tous les pas et bruits d’eau des gens au dessus.

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Ilba Sayury

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Isabel and Ema gave us a really warm welcome. We got an upgrade. The room was son meticulously arranged and the building is tastefully decorated. The terrace has a lot of seating and a wonderful view of the city. Breakfast was delicious and the stay just perfect, so quiet. Bed top notch. Thank you, Isabel!

8

Mario

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is like a bed and breakfast. The rooms had a wonderful view. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Very quaint

10

Boris

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Exceptionally kind and helpfull hosts. Breakfast with not very many options, but all the basics covered and featuring excellent fresh bread and expresso, served on a roof-top terrace with amazing view. Bathroom newly remodeled, super clean and modern. Very safe residential neigborhood with free street parking. Minuses include quite narrow bed (twin) and relatively small room. Also, be aware that there is no elevator and there are already quite a few steep steps to climb before the main entrance.

10

Silvia Alfaro

Sep 18, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hermosa, bien ubicada y limpia

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David

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Le séjour c’est très bien passé les instructions sont claire , accessible à toute heure. Une chambre qui sent très bon c’est assez rare, avec un confort et une propreté impecable. Nous avons pris le petit déjeuner également qui est très complet. Le personnel est très sympathique et à l’écoute de vos besoin.

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10

J

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breathtaking views, spotlessly clean and a really welcoming host , we loved this hostel and will stay again.

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Byungmook

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Silent, clean, sufficient space, beautiful interior and nice free breakfast!

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Rooms

Rooms feature tasteful, creative decor and sizes ranging from compact to spacious suites; many report good comfort and quiet. Some note firm or narrow beds and occasional noise from above.

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jennifer

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really very nice. Just outside the centre and old quarter but easy enough to walk. Parking isn’t private. It’s in the road but easy enough and close enough. I would say a very safe area. Breakfast was on the roof terrace (or inside). Very nice. Decent enough selection. Continental style. Very nicely presented. Room was fairly small but totally sufficient. Bed too hard for me but ok for my husband. We are all different. Very good pillows and linen. Very clean. We walked to a good restaurant. Papa. Quiet at night time.

10

Ilba Sayury

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Isabel and Ema gave us a really warm welcome. We got an upgrade. The room was son meticulously arranged and the building is tastefully decorated. The terrace has a lot of seating and a wonderful view of the city. Breakfast was delicious and the stay just perfect, so quiet. Bed top notch. Thank you, Isabel!

8

GLAUCIA

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A recepcionista e o anfitrião do café são muito simpáticos. Sentimos falta de ovos no café da manhã. Os demais itens da hospedagem foram excelentes - ficamos no quarto térreo bem espaçoso e silencioso.

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Mario

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is like a bed and breakfast. The rooms had a wonderful view. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Very quaint

10

Boris

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Exceptionally kind and helpfull hosts. Breakfast with not very many options, but all the basics covered and featuring excellent fresh bread and expresso, served on a roof-top terrace with amazing view. Bathroom newly remodeled, super clean and modern. Very safe residential neigborhood with free street parking. Minuses include quite narrow bed (twin) and relatively small room. Also, be aware that there is no elevator and there are already quite a few steep steps to climb before the main entrance.

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Leonila

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quarto confortável e otima localização. Muito bom o atendimento. Café da manhã muito bom.

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Brenda

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location for walking to the University. It was in a cool old house. We enjoyed the fun, "University" vibe of the decor. The staff was great. Emma was a particular delight--very helpful and full of useful information & recommendations. The breakfast buffet was great with many options. It was served on the top floor with nice views and an outdoor patio for nice weather days. The one thing that we would change would be the numerous, plug-in air freshener/frangrances in our room. There were at least 5, and the smell was overwhelming upon arrival. We just gathered them up and put them on a table outside our room and replaced them when we checked out.

10

Jim

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is in a nice neighborhood up on the top of the hill near the university. The views are very nice and the suites are very large and comfortable. Parking is on the street and is safe overnight. A breakfast is supplied and is located on the top floor with inside and outside seating from which to take in the views. The staff are very helpful and informative. We left our car parked on the street and walked all over, occasionally taking an Uber back up the hill. I would highly recommend the suites in this property.

8

Mark

Oct 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great view. Easy walk to the city. Comfortable room. Staff was friendly. Slight issue with the balcony door seeping rain water but that was mitigated immediately.

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robert

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful rooms and location

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Service

Service is warmly praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with staff offering useful recommendations and quickly addressing issues. Several reviews mention team members going above and beyond.

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Ilba Sayury

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Isabel and Ema gave us a really warm welcome. We got an upgrade. The room was son meticulously arranged and the building is tastefully decorated. The terrace has a lot of seating and a wonderful view of the city. Breakfast was delicious and the stay just perfect, so quiet. Bed top notch. Thank you, Isabel!

10

Teresa

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love the king room, friendliness of staff, recommendations for food, coupons to local restaurants

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Brenda

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location for walking to the University. It was in a cool old house. We enjoyed the fun, "University" vibe of the decor. The staff was great. Emma was a particular delight--very helpful and full of useful information & recommendations. The breakfast buffet was great with many options. It was served on the top floor with nice views and an outdoor patio for nice weather days. The one thing that we would change would be the numerous, plug-in air freshener/frangrances in our room. There were at least 5, and the smell was overwhelming upon arrival. We just gathered them up and put them on a table outside our room and replaced them when we checked out.

10

neeraj

Jun 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay. Perfect room. Great rooftop view, good breakfast. The staff is excellent and go the extra mile to make your stay memorable.

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Jim

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is in a nice neighborhood up on the top of the hill near the university. The views are very nice and the suites are very large and comfortable. Parking is on the street and is safe overnight. A breakfast is supplied and is located on the top floor with inside and outside seating from which to take in the views. The staff are very helpful and informative. We left our car parked on the street and walked all over, occasionally taking an Uber back up the hill. I would highly recommend the suites in this property.

10

Mark

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed everything about our stay. Beautiful B&B in a great location with comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast and friendly reception.

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Trish

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Phillipe went above and beyond during our stay!

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Gordon

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice decor, creative. Excellent staff.

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Elaine

May 24, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The Penedo da Saudade was a terrific base for Coimbta. The staff were very helpful. the breakfast was the best we have had with options from cheese and meat to pastries and yogurt with muesli. This was an easy base to explore the university and the gardens. There is good bus access. Well except for during the commencement celebration! Thankfully the staff made us aware of that and we spent the day elsewhere

10

Kim

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the rooftop terrace, room was small but we had a room with a couch right outside our door and lots of room on the rooftop overlooking the city, highly recommend. Staff was great and very helpful.

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Location

Hilltop setting near the University with sweeping city views; generally walkable to key sights and gardens. It is outside the center and uphill, so some guests used taxis or rideshares.

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jennifer

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really very nice. Just outside the centre and old quarter but easy enough to walk. Parking isn’t private. It’s in the road but easy enough and close enough. I would say a very safe area. Breakfast was on the roof terrace (or inside). Very nice. Decent enough selection. Continental style. Very nicely presented. Room was fairly small but totally sufficient. Bed too hard for me but ok for my husband. We are all different. Very good pillows and linen. Very clean. We walked to a good restaurant. Papa. Quiet at night time.

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Catherine

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Belle vue sur Coimbra, proche université

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Brenda

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location for walking to the University. It was in a cool old house. We enjoyed the fun, "University" vibe of the decor. The staff was great. Emma was a particular delight--very helpful and full of useful information & recommendations. The breakfast buffet was great with many options. It was served on the top floor with nice views and an outdoor patio for nice weather days. The one thing that we would change would be the numerous, plug-in air freshener/frangrances in our room. There were at least 5, and the smell was overwhelming upon arrival. We just gathered them up and put them on a table outside our room and replaced them when we checked out.

10

Silvia Alfaro

Sep 18, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hermosa, bien ubicada y limpia

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Jim

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is in a nice neighborhood up on the top of the hill near the university. The views are very nice and the suites are very large and comfortable. Parking is on the street and is safe overnight. A breakfast is supplied and is located on the top floor with inside and outside seating from which to take in the views. The staff are very helpful and informative. We left our car parked on the street and walked all over, occasionally taking an Uber back up the hill. I would highly recommend the suites in this property.

10

Harald

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing small scale hotel with excellent service and perfect location to enable walking to all Coimbra has to offer (and that’s a lot). Note: the hotel has historical significance.

8

Todd

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cool old building, residential neighborhood so not walkable. Fantastic service, lovely breakfast

10

robert

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful rooms and location

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Elaine

May 24, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The Penedo da Saudade was a terrific base for Coimbta. The staff were very helpful. the breakfast was the best we have had with options from cheese and meat to pastries and yogurt with muesli. This was an easy base to explore the university and the gardens. There is good bus access. Well except for during the commencement celebration! Thankfully the staff made us aware of that and we spent the day elsewhere

10

Diego

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,347 nights

The property is located in a hill, so you get a great view of the city. It is a little off the city center, so you need to take a cab or Uber to get there.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely liked for quality and the rooftop setting with views, and several note good variety. A few guests wished for more options, such as eggs.

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jennifer

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really very nice. Just outside the centre and old quarter but easy enough to walk. Parking isn’t private. It’s in the road but easy enough and close enough. I would say a very safe area. Breakfast was on the roof terrace (or inside). Very nice. Decent enough selection. Continental style. Very nicely presented. Room was fairly small but totally sufficient. Bed too hard for me but ok for my husband. We are all different. Very good pillows and linen. Very clean. We walked to a good restaurant. Papa. Quiet at night time.

8

GLAUCIA

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A recepcionista e o anfitrião do café são muito simpáticos. Sentimos falta de ovos no café da manhã. Os demais itens da hospedagem foram excelentes - ficamos no quarto térreo bem espaçoso e silencioso.

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Boris

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Exceptionally kind and helpfull hosts. Breakfast with not very many options, but all the basics covered and featuring excellent fresh bread and expresso, served on a roof-top terrace with amazing view. Bathroom newly remodeled, super clean and modern. Very safe residential neigborhood with free street parking. Minuses include quite narrow bed (twin) and relatively small room. Also, be aware that there is no elevator and there are already quite a few steep steps to climb before the main entrance.

10

Lawrence

Oct 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Recently renovated, tastefully decorated & charming small inn converted from a historic merchant's house, about 15 minutes walk (uphill) from the University historic district. Free parking, fabulous breakfast is included, served on the top floor with a covered patio offering stunning views of the city & beyond. Staff was super-helpful, and very kind. An excellent value--we loved staying there. One downside: the building is not accessible if you are unable to climb stairs, or have mobility issues. (One flight up to get into the building, two more flights up to the breakfast room from there, and there is no lift.) Also, we were surprised to learn that the hotel management does not support recycling, though it's mandatory in Coimbra. The hotel does not provide collection bins & so they just throw out all clean bottles, cans & paper. Other than that, it was great!

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Leonila

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quarto confortável e otima localização. Muito bom o atendimento. Café da manhã muito bom.

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Brenda

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location for walking to the University. It was in a cool old house. We enjoyed the fun, "University" vibe of the decor. The staff was great. Emma was a particular delight--very helpful and full of useful information & recommendations. The breakfast buffet was great with many options. It was served on the top floor with nice views and an outdoor patio for nice weather days. The one thing that we would change would be the numerous, plug-in air freshener/frangrances in our room. There were at least 5, and the smell was overwhelming upon arrival. We just gathered them up and put them on a table outside our room and replaced them when we checked out.

10

neeraj

Jun 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay. Perfect room. Great rooftop view, good breakfast. The staff is excellent and go the extra mile to make your stay memorable.

10

David

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Le séjour c’est très bien passé les instructions sont claire , accessible à toute heure. Une chambre qui sent très bon c’est assez rare, avec un confort et une propreté impecable. Nous avons pris le petit déjeuner également qui est très complet. Le personnel est très sympathique et à l’écoute de vos besoin.

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Elaine

May 24, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The Penedo da Saudade was a terrific base for Coimbta. The staff were very helpful. the breakfast was the best we have had with options from cheese and meat to pastries and yogurt with muesli. This was an easy base to explore the university and the gardens. There is good bus access. Well except for during the commencement celebration! Thankfully the staff made us aware of that and we spent the day elsewhere

10

Byungmook

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Silent, clean, sufficient space, beautiful interior and nice free breakfast!

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Month	Average price
January	$95
February	$91
March	$90
April	$116
May	$124
June	$114
July	$116
August	$109
September	$120
October	$109
November	$101
December	$102

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $93	2 $93	3 $93
4 $93	5 $99	6 $99	7 $99	8 $99	9 $93	10 $93
11 $99	12 $99	13 $93	14 $93	15 $93	16 $99	17 $99
18 $93	19	20 $99	21 $93	22 $93	23 $93	24 $99
25 $93	26 $93	27 $93	28 $99	29 $99	30	31

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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