Posted on Apr 5, 2026
MomDiBee
Hotel Astoria offers a nostalgic step back into the early 1900s, boasting an unbeatable location with bus stops at the front door and easy walking distance to local shops, restaurants, and the world-famous University of Coimbra. The property captures the elegance of a bygone era through its charming guest lounging area and a unique historic elevator complete with a built-in seat. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast and friendly service, and those staying in Room 407 will be treated to a truly fantastic view of the river.
However, the vintage charm of Room 407 comes with significant physical drawbacks. The bathroom is exceptionally tight, resulting in several instances of bumping my head on a shelf while using the toilet, and the lack of a vent leads to uncomfortably high humidity. More concerning was a persistent, musty organic smell that the hotel attempted to mask with heavy scented deodorizers, which unfortunately triggered my asthma. Additionally, a safety hazard exists at the room’s entrance where an uneven floor height caused my husband to sprain his ankle.
While the hotel is a gem for history lovers, I would not stay in Room 407 again unless these issues are remediated. For those exploring the area's architecture, the hotel is perfectly positioned to visit local landmarks featuring stunning blue tile work, including the nearby Igreja de Santa Cruz, the University’s Capela de São Miguel, the hilltop Igreja de Santo António dos Olivais, and the historic Sé Nova. Go for the location and the staff, but be mindful of the structural quirks of the older rooms.
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Price per night fromUS$88
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
Anonymous User
The hotel is very ceremonial and needs to ring the doorbell to open the door. The breakfast was very rich, the room was large and the service was very thoughtful. The garden is worth a visit, with the iconic 12th century arch and a tears spring with a sad love story. There are antique paintings in the corridor, one step at a time.
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Price per night fromUS$222
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
Guest User
Esse é um hotel bem localizado, com boas instalações (já um tanto antigas). O que mais me desagradou foi a total falta de cortesia de uma das recepcionistas (a da manhã).
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Posted on Mar 10, 2020
JUNThe hotel is next to the university, it is very convenient to play, the hotel is located on the mountain, from the train station to the hotel, it is better to call a taxi!
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Price per night fromUS$206
Posted on Jul 18, 2026|Superior Double Room
Sasha v KitaeA Wonderful Stay in Coimbra!
I stayed at The Luggage for just one night, but it left such a wonderful impression that I would absolutely choose to stay here again without a second thought.
The hotel itself is located in a beautiful, historic building that perfectly blends traditional charm with excellent interior design. The high ceilings and massive windows give the rooms an incredibly spacious and airy feel, making the stay feel extra special.
Beyond the gorgeous architecture, the service was top-notch. The receptionist spoke excellent English, was extremely welcoming, and made the check-in process smooth and pleasant. Overall, this hotel truly elevated my experience and left me with the best memories of Coimbra. Highly recommended!
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Price per night fromUS$68
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
red8me
Just a minute walk from Coimbra University and the new church, I sent peach sparkling wine and cakes as soon as I checked in.
The building is optimized for nearly 200 years of architecture, and there are small details and the homeowner's thoughts everywhere.
The hostess is very enthusiastic about how to use it, etc., and also presented homemade butterfly dumplings before leaving!
If you come by car. Remember that the location of the intersection can be parked for free (we are very lucky to stop to one, a total of 2 cars should be parked on each side, remember that you can't block the door of others, you can't block the passing vehicles)
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Price per night fromUS$143
Posted on Mar 11, 2026
Guest User
Great location and closeness to a grocery store. The rooms seem a little bit outdated but are spacious and quiet when you close the doors to the balcony. The staff is helpful and knows English and Spanish if your Portuguese is not that good.
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Price per night fromUS$50
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
独行客-客
Let’s face it, it’s a box as the name indicates. The location is great, the staff is friendly, everything works fine in the “box” although the lighting would take some time to get used to. The bedding had some holes in it but clean and soft so l let it be. I must have had conscious neighbors for the two nights of my stay as the noise was negligible.
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Price per night fromUS$46
Posted on Feb 23, 2024
Guest User
The staff was very kind and detailed to introduce the hotel facilities and let us check in early. The breakfast was hygienic and delicious. Breakfast was served until 10:30. Check out at 12 o'clock gave me ample time to organize my luggage. It was very intimate. The housekeeping staff took the clothes we left in the room to us in time. I'll choose this hotel if I have a chance.
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Posted on Dec 18, 2023|Double Room
Guest UserThe hotel is cozy and familiy's friendly, the reception desk was friendly and welcoming, Fatima at the reception desk was great.
The breakfast is intercontinental buffet and had a variety of options besides great taste, Dinner is A LA carte menu and the chef is exceptional.
We didn't use the outdoor pool since it's so cold but the Spa and the indoor pool was pretty nice، the Jacuzzi was out of order.
Overall the location and services was pretty much great definitely deserves another visit.
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Price per night fromUS$105