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The Literary Man Obidos Hotel

Dom João D´Ornelas
Rated 8.3 in 458 reviews

The Literary Man Obidos Hotel is a unique accommodation option nestled in the charming town of Óbidos, Portugal, known for its rich literary and historical heritage. This hotel seamlessly combines the love for books and literature with a comfortable guest experience, creating an atmosphere that invites visitors to unwind while surrounded by an extensive collection of books. The Literary Man Obidos Hotel features inviting common areas adorned with literary-themed decor, making it a perfect spot for readers and cultural enthusiasts to relax and immerse themselves in the written word.

The hotel boasts tasteful rooms, each designed to provide a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring the picturesque streets of Óbidos. Guests can enjoy amenities that enhance their stay, including a restaurant that serves local cuisine, encouraging a taste of the region's culinary delights. Additionally, the hotel often hosts literary events and activities, further enriching the experience for those who appreciate the art of storytelling.

Surrounded by the historic walls of Óbidos, The Literary Man Obidos Hotel places guests within easy reach of local attractions such as the medieval castle, charming shops, and delightful cafes. Whether seeking inspiration, relaxation, or cultural immersion, this hotel offers an engaging environment that celebrates the magical world of literature, making it a memorable choice for travelers visiting this enchanting Portuguese town.

Climate and Weather

January
 15°
 5°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 16°
 6°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
March
 18°
 8°
 14°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
April
 20°
 10°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
May
 22°
 12°
 16°
 9
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
June
 25°
 15°
 18°
 11
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
July
 28°
 17°
 20°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
August
 28°
 17°
 20°
 12
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
September
 26°
 16°
 19°
 10
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
October
 22°
 13°
 18°
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Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
November
 18°
 9°
 17°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
December
 16°
 7°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Óbidos and near The Literary Man Obidos Hotel

Town Gate
Town Gate
Medieval Castle in Portugal
280m / 300yd
Town Gate
Town Gate
Medieval Castle in Portugal
220m / 240yd
Eburobrittium
Eburobrittium
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
0.5km / 0.34mi
Pillory of Óbidos
Pillory of Óbidos
Pillory in Óbidos, Portugal
160m / 180yd
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Building in Óbidos, Leiria District, Portugal
0.7km / 0.4mi
Óbidos Aqueduct
Óbidos Aqueduct
Aqueduct in Óbidos, Portugal
230m / 250yd
St. Martin's Chapel
St. Martin's Chapel
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
120m / 130yd
Camões Monument
Camões Monument
200m / 220yd
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
340m / 370yd
José Malhoa Museum
José Malhoa Museum
Cultural heritage monument in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
4.8km / 3mi
Parque D. Carlos I
Parque D. Carlos I
4.7km / 2.9mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Church building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal
5.1km / 3.2mi
Ermida do Espírito Santo
Ermida do Espírito Santo
Church building in Portugal
5.1km / 3.2mi
Ermida de São Sebastião
Ermida de São Sebastião
Building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal
5.2km / 3.3mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Estação da Malaposta da Columbeira
Estação da Malaposta da Columbeira
7km / 4.4mi
Túmulo de Francis Lake no Campo de Batalha da Roliça
Túmulo de Francis Lake no Campo de Batalha da Roliça
7.8km / 4.9mi
Castro da Columbeira
Castro da Columbeira
7.4km / 4.6mi
Cruzeiro da Columbeira
Cruzeiro da Columbeira
7.1km / 4.4mi
Capela de Santa Ana
Capela de Santa Ana
7.2km / 4.5mi
Capela da Columbeira
Capela da Columbeira
7.1km / 4.4mi
Cruzeiro na Serra do Picoto
Cruzeiro na Serra do Picoto
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
8.5km / 5.3mi
Quinta dos Loridos
Quinta dos Loridos
9.3km / 5.8mi
Torre do Carvalhal, também denominada «dos Lafetas ou Lafeitas»
Torre do Carvalhal, também denominada «dos Lafetas ou Lafeitas»
Cultural heritage monument in Bombarral, Portugal
8.4km / 5.2mi
Igreja do Bom Jesus do Carvalhal
Igreja do Bom Jesus do Carvalhal
8.9km / 5.5mi
Capela do Sobral do Parelhão
Capela do Sobral do Parelhão
8.7km / 5.4mi
Estação da Malaposta do Bombarral
Estação da Malaposta do Bombarral
9.9km / 6.2mi
Bom Sucesso Resort
8km / 5mi
Mata Municipal do Bombarral
10.3km / 6.4mi
Museu Municipal do Bombarral
Museu Municipal do Bombarral
10.2km / 6.3mi
Capela de Santo António
Capela de Santo António
11.6km / 7.2mi
Igreja Matriz do Bombarral
Igreja Matriz do Bombarral
10.4km / 6.5mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Cadaval)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Cadaval)
Church in Cadaval, Portugal
13.7km / 8.5mi
Arco da Memória
Arco da Memória
13.6km / 8.4mi
Castle of Alfeizerão
Castle of Alfeizerão
Building in Alcobaça, Leiria District, Portugal
15.9km / 9.9mi
Restos da torre e muralhas do antigo Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia
Restos da torre e muralhas do antigo Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia
Building in Peniche, Leiria District, Portugal
14.8km / 9.2mi
Igreja matriz de Atouguia da Baleia
Igreja matriz de Atouguia da Baleia
Church building in Peniche, Leiria District, Portugal
14.8km / 9.2mi
Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia
Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia
Pillory in Peniche, Portugal
14.8km / 9.2mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Peniche)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Peniche)
Church in Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal
14.8km / 9.2mi
Parque dos Dinossauros da Lourinhã
Parque dos Dinossauros da Lourinhã
14.6km / 9.1mi
Igreja de Santa Catarina
Igreja de Santa Catarina
15.4km / 9.6mi
Praia de São Martinho do Porto
15.6km / 9.7mi
Igreja de São José
Igreja de São José
14.9km / 9.3mi
Igreja de Geraldes
Igreja de Geraldes
15.7km / 9.8mi

What to do in Óbidos and near The Literary Man Obidos Hotel

Town Gate
Town Gate
Medieval Castle in Portugal
280m / 300yd
Town Gate
Town Gate
Medieval Castle in Portugal
220m / 240yd
Eburobrittium
Eburobrittium
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
0.5km / 0.34mi
Pillory of Óbidos
Pillory of Óbidos
Pillory in Óbidos, Portugal
160m / 180yd
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Building in Óbidos, Leiria District, Portugal
0.7km / 0.4mi
Óbidos Aqueduct
Óbidos Aqueduct
Aqueduct in Óbidos, Portugal
230m / 250yd
St. Martin's Chapel
St. Martin's Chapel
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
120m / 130yd
Camões Monument
Camões Monument
200m / 220yd
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
340m / 370yd
José Malhoa Museum
José Malhoa Museum
Cultural heritage monument in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
4.8km / 3mi
Parque D. Carlos I
Parque D. Carlos I
4.7km / 2.9mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Church building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal
5.1km / 3.2mi
Ermida do Espírito Santo
Ermida do Espírito Santo
Church building in Portugal
5.1km / 3.2mi
Ermida de São Sebastião
Ermida de São Sebastião
Building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal
5.2km / 3.3mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Estação da Malaposta da Columbeira
Estação da Malaposta da Columbeira
7km / 4.4mi
Túmulo de Francis Lake no Campo de Batalha da Roliça
Túmulo de Francis Lake no Campo de Batalha da Roliça
7.8km / 4.9mi
Castro da Columbeira
Castro da Columbeira
7.4km / 4.6mi
Cruzeiro da Columbeira
Cruzeiro da Columbeira
7.1km / 4.4mi
Capela de Santa Ana
Capela de Santa Ana
7.2km / 4.5mi
Capela da Columbeira
Capela da Columbeira
7.1km / 4.4mi
Cruzeiro na Serra do Picoto
Cruzeiro na Serra do Picoto
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
8.5km / 5.3mi
Quinta dos Loridos
Quinta dos Loridos
9.3km / 5.8mi
Torre do Carvalhal, também denominada «dos Lafetas ou Lafeitas»
Torre do Carvalhal, também denominada «dos Lafetas ou Lafeitas»
Cultural heritage monument in Bombarral, Portugal
8.4km / 5.2mi
Igreja do Bom Jesus do Carvalhal
Igreja do Bom Jesus do Carvalhal
8.9km / 5.5mi
Capela do Sobral do Parelhão
Capela do Sobral do Parelhão
8.7km / 5.4mi
Estação da Malaposta do Bombarral
Estação da Malaposta do Bombarral
9.9km / 6.2mi
Bom Sucesso Resort
8km / 5mi
Mata Municipal do Bombarral
10.3km / 6.4mi

About Óbidos

Óbidos, a charming medieval town in Portugal, offers a range of activities that highlight its rich history and picturesque scenery. One of the primary attractions is the Óbidos Castle, a well-preserved fortress that provides a glimpse into the region's past. Walking along the castle walls allows visitors to experience breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Exploring the cobblestone streets of Óbidos is another rewarding activity. The narrow alleys are lined with whitewashed houses adorned with colorful bougainvillea, creating a serene atmosphere for leisurely strolls. Artisans often showcase their crafts in small shops, where visitors can find unique souvenirs.

The Church of Santa Maria is a notable landmark, featuring stunning tile work and intricate altarpieces. Its historical significance and architectural beauty make it a worthwhile stop. Nearby, the Pousada de Óbidos, a converted monastery, offers a glimpse into the town's past and serves as a unique accommodation option.

For those interested in local culture, the Ginjinha tasting experience is popular. This cherry liqueur, often served in chocolate cups, can be found at various bars throughout the town, providing a taste of the region's flavors.

Seasonal festivals, such as the Medieval Market and the Chocolate Festival, attract visitors and showcase Óbidos' vibrant community spirit. These events provide an opportunity to engage with local traditions and cuisine.

Lastly, the surrounding countryside invites exploration, with vineyards and scenic landscapes offering a peaceful retreat from the town's historical sites. Whether wandering through its streets, sampling local delicacies, or enjoying the sights from the castle walls, Óbidos provides a rich experience for those who visit.




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