Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.