The bus station in front of the hotel, bus parking with running motor

The location, staff, view, breakfast,

Stayed in August 2025

The hotel really needs an update. The furniture is old and the armchair upholstery was stained. The breakfast was fine except the coffee was awful.

The bed was very comfortable and the view over the river was nice. The car park was very cheap and fairly close by.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing it was great, I would have liked some small fruit at breakfast to go with yoghurts

Staff were lovely, historic architecture, comfortable, toiletries provided

Stayed in August 2025

Bed hard and noisy Pillows old and tired

Location and breakfast

Stayed in August 2025

Shower very hot.

Location and good breakfast

Stayed in August 2025

Water runs weak.

The river view was beautiful, and the location was great.

Stayed in August 2025

Breakfast was basic but fresh

Great location friendly staff.

Stayed in June 2025

Breakfast is a bit poor to my taste

Nice location, old but renovated and clean

Stayed in July 2025

Lovely old-style hotel in excellent location.

Stayed in July 2025

The downside of the original features was that it felt a bit sparse and down-at-heel in some ways eg it would have been great to have something as simple as a little bar fridge in the room to cool water.

Like the hotel in “Barton Fink” - charming in an art deco/art nouveau kind of way, with an old world vibe and original features throughout.

Stayed in July 2025

I found the mattress and pillows to be not firm enough for my liking, but this is pretty typical with older hotels and not a deal-breaker for me.

Gorgeous outside & inside; very nice breakfast; responsive desk staff; amazing lack of street noise up on the 2nd floor; cool view even without a proper "view." (We had initially been put in a twin room, and we were accommodated when we requested a double instead, with apologies for the "view out the back" - but we loved looking up the hill and seeing the swifts flying around in front of us.)

Stayed in July 2025

The only downside was the breakfast – quite modest in both variety and quality.

Staying at this hotel was truly a memorable experience, like stepping back in time. I felt as if I were in an Agatha Christie novel! The hotel was built and furnished in the 1930s and has retained much of its original character since then. While it is a bit worn around the edges, that only adds to its unique charm. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the bed linen was impeccably white. Overall, my stay was very positive and atmospheric.

Stayed in July 2025

The hotel is a beautiful historic building, entirely in the style of Art nuvo . You can feel the atmosphere of the 1920s.

Stayed in July 2025

Aircon and wifi didn't work

Great location, beautiful old building now a bit run down. Friendly staff and lovely breakfast.

Stayed in June 2025

The water pressure in bathroom could be better. Breakfast didn't include any vegetables.

Beautiful and historic hotel with excellent location to explore Coimbra.

Stayed in July 2025

We asked for an early check in and we didn´t get it. The hotel doesn´t seem to be full so I believe it was only because that is her policy and they are not flexible at all. I understand when the hotel is full during vacation time but this was not the case. Too bad. We were waiting about an hour in the reception with no air condition there and nothing to drink.We requested an early check-in but were denied. The hotel doesn’t appear to be fully booked, so I believe this decision was purely based on their inflexible policy. I understand if the hotel is full during peak vacation times, but that wasn’t the case here. Unfortunately, we had to wait about an hour in the reception area, which had no air conditioning and no refreshments available.

This is an old and classic hotel in an excellent location. Our room had a view to the river which was a plus, we enjoyed the view in the morning and also at night, so beautiful. You have many attractions walking distance and also to get a taxi or a bus to go to the University.This is a classic hotel situated in an excellent location. Our room offered a beautiful view of the river, which we enjoyed both in the morning and at night. There are many attractions within walking distance, and it's easy to find a taxi or bus to the university.

Stayed in July 2025

Very old building, needs major renovation Bathroom exceedingly small

Central location, excellent staff

Stayed in June 2025

This was in a great location. Staff was lovely, rooms were pretty clean and the experience was old worldly and fun.

Stayed in June 2025

Walls are thin and elevator is small and slow, but it is a heritage property.

Great location and breakfast. Staff were nice and helpful.

Stayed in June 2025

It was a bit tired. If they are going for historic, they need to make some repairs throughout. It would take a lot to make it modern.

The location was amazing! The historic property brings you back in time. We really loved the elevator.

Stayed in June 2025

The wifi didn’t work for a day and when is was on it was very weak in the bedrooms.

Faded grand hotel in a good location for visiting Coimbra. A bit shabby but comfortable and quiet.

Stayed in June 2025

Wish the television set were mounted on the wall . That would have kept the dressing table clear.

The best location in Coimbra. We had a riverside room and the view was beautiful ! The room was well appointed, clean, complete with nice , old furniture with a big bathroom. The bed was very comfortable.The whole hotel has that rare old world charm. The breakfast was excellent and aplenty. The front desk staff were very courteous and helpful. The places to visit were all within walkable distance. The stay in Hotel Astoria made our stay in Coimbra memorable.

Stayed in June 2025

Great location, you can walk everywhere and an excellent breakfast. It’s a fine, old building, with a bit of faded grandeur!

Stayed in May 2025

Location, quirkeness and helpful staff

Stayed in June 2025