Nice light and airy room with a great view across to the university. A guest house set up with minimal in-room facilities but access to coffee and tea making in the shared kitchen. Good welcoming staff with good English which helped us. The location was near several great attractions including the uni and the botanical gardens, and we enjoyed the walk down to the river and back which was good for the soul. There were also numerous eating/drinking spots, cafes and convenience stores nearby. Could not fault the room comforts, but there was a shortage of hot water in the morning. We didn’t take the breakfast option at EUR11/head

Nothing you wouldn’t expect from an older refurbished

Coimbra is a great place to visit and this is a great place to stay in Coimbra. It's easy to get to and you can park in the street. It's quite close to the university and a pleasant walk down to the shops and restaurants and there are buses back up if you don't want the climb. The staff were friendly and helpful and our room on the first floor was spacious and comfortable. It was hot when we arrived but cooled down with the air con. With a fridge, coffee machine and microwave we didn't need the breakfast - the bolos de arroz from one of the downtown pastelarias were delicious. Dinner in Fangas restaurant was also good.

Just about everything! Bright, clean, airy place with wonderful breakfast! Excellent location, near a very good restaurant, Papa’s, and in the university area. Staff very helpful and enabled us to check in right away and set up our twin beds for us in short time! Such a pretty place with interesting decor. Loved the entrance that opened with a code and saved us one level walking up in the evening! Can’t say enough for the staff efforts!

AC didn’t seem to work. Although cool outside at night, we couldn’t open windows easily with shutters closed to keep it dark enough and let in the air. I had a mini fan with me so could sleep well enough. Had to walk up stairs to our room but we had small bags so managed quite well and they offered to help if needed so that was not a negative thing, just something for people to be aware of. If you can manage all the hills around Portugal, this is nothing! Beds are a bit hard but that is typical around Portugal. Some staff had difficulty with English but we managed just fine. Good to learn a few words in Portuguese ahead of time!

Our experience at Casa de Sao Bento was truly delightful. The apartments are tastefully decorated and offer a cozy atmosphere. The location is excellent, situated in a charming neighborhood with easy access to the city's attractions. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure my stay was comfortable. I particularly enjoyed the amenities provided, such as the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bedding. Overall, Casa de Sao Bento exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

This place has a lot of character - the rooms are nice, have AC and are very clean. The staff is friendly, and they also sell artisan donuts. Great location near the park, aqueduct, botanical garden and a plaza. Nice terrace. The view of the prison is actually a plus. From higher floors you can see over the walls. How often do you get that opportunity?!

There's no elevator so the (US) fourth floor is a hike. Some of the beds are extremely hard, but we talked to management and they moved us to a more comfortable one.

This was a last minute stay for us in Coimbra. Great location (we walk alot), very clean and nice staff. Window had a nice view of neighboring homes. They offered a door code to get in if we arrived late, but we made it (no extra charge for late arrival like some other places).

Only a minor item, it was a loft apt with the lower part a little tight on space.

the hotel is really good, it’s very clean and cozy. The receptionist was really nice and welcoming. I like hotels without keys as we visited a concert and it could be uncomfortable to bring a key with us. The compliment (one donut) was a good surprise, I just don’t understand why it was one for two people:)))

Our room was near a technical place outside and a door to that place creaked in the wind all night, it was awful. The pillows could be more comfortable. The hotel raised the price because of the concert. I booked the room 2 weeks ago and the price right before the concert was 1,5 times lower

Such a pretty, historic hotel. Very tasteful.

I don’t love the busy street it is on and the street noice at night if your room is facing the street. I was also cold. It was February. Coimbra was in spring and yet the room was not heated.

Excellent stay, the staff is super attentive without being intrusive, the casa de São Bento couldn't be more well located without being noisy. The place is very beautiful with pleasant common areas, and very nice decoration. Rooms are very nice and confortable. Loved the style and ambience. A must go!

Hair dryer didnt work properly, AC dificult to handle

Interior and exterior design is clean, classy and beautiful! Very clean and well tended to! Highly recommend this hotel

It’s more of a nuisance than major dislike: we did not realise that this property has no elevator. At our age, checking in with heavy luggage all the way to the top floor was more of a struggle than we anticipated…yet we managed!…