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 fromTWD 3,233
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 fromTWD 8,061
Posted on Mar 23, 2026
Guest User
We stayed two nights in apartment 2.2 - one bedroom with a small office room which has a desk and single bed. Location was great, being right off the main pedestrian ***** in the old town area, so very atmospheric and convenient for restaurants. Check-in is at Hotel Oslo, about 4min walk away so you will have to walk with your luggage for a few minutes, including up some stairs. The apartment building also does not have a lift, so you will need to be able to carry your luggage up stairs within the building. I don't think you would be able to call an Uber or taxi to the street in front of the building as it is very narrow so bear this in mind. Some other minor points I noticed about the apartment which you may find helpful:
- It directly faces another building on a narrow street, so the apartment doesn't really get natural sunlight
- There is a washer but no dryer - it took a whole day for our clothes to dry and the rack sat in the living room
- The apartment fittings are starting to feel a bit worn down
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Price per night fromTWD 4,439
Posted on Aug 26, 2024|Fadistas Coimbra and Fado Double Room
Guest UserThe hotel has a very young style with a musical theme, excellent location to walk to the center.
The room was very small, with various objects hanging on the walls that further reduce the space, next to the bed was hanging a sort of wooden guitar.
The bathroom is small but functional, the shower towels are the size of face towels and are very thin making it very difficult to dry yourself.
Good general cleanliness.
The hotel has a paid parking.
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Price per night fromTWD 2,670
Posted on Apr 24, 2024
Guest User
The lady...is a Lady and she was kind attentive generous and I felt completely welcomed...it was as if I was staying at a living relative. Although the room was small the bathroom was ample. The room gad a query nook area by one of the two window areas...the view of the water was calming and simple, I could hear the birds in the shady trees outside my tall romantic window setting. The whole place was spotless and fresh smelling ...the bed comfortable. All looked new. It was near to everything. If I have to want anything it is a disposable shower cap. She allowed me to take her tea-Kettle to my room for my convenience which added to my comfort. Although we did not speak the same language we understood each other. I would love to return again soon. Thanks much 😊
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Price per night fromTWD 2,416
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 fromTWD 8,872
Posted on Feb 28, 2026
Guest User
Good location just next to Praça do
Comércio. Some complained about the claustrophobic nature of the room without windows but I think its fine as the only time I spent in was to sleep. The price is good and room is clean and with good location are all I asked for and the hotel fulfills all that. The people there is friendly and tried to help as they could, an added plus. Will stay there again if I come back to coimbra.
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Price per night fromTWD 1,619
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 fromTWD 4,354
Posted on Apr 18, 2026
Guest User
We very much enjoyed our stay at Coimbra Monumentais. The location is absolutely perfect being so close to the steps up to the University. The facilities were fine. My only suggestion for improvement is to automatically send the check in information rather than asking us to ask for it. I missed that point in the reservation. Most of our stays were with Air BnB and they automatically send the information a day or two in advance. We came to the back door (the 7A address) and had an issue with getting in. Once in, we were very well looked after. Thanks so much to Mariannna!
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Price per night fromTWD 2,984
Posted on Nov 11, 2025|Double Room
Guest UserEasy check-in, room I stayed was spacious with a small balcony. Room facility can be improved (I prefer mug rather than paper cup), but the room has a hairdryer, electric kettle, small fridge so it was comfortable stay overall.
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Price per night fromTWD 1,811