The Best Hotels in Óbidos, Portugal

A calm refuge packed with history, this hotel in the historic centre of Óbidos is right in the heart of the action. You can sleep in the hotel tower or choose a room in the courtyard overlooking the castle walls, living like a king or queen while savouring your fresh pastéis de nata (custard tarts) for breakfast.

This restored 19th-century house in the countryside offers you all the holiday comforts you need, including a swimming pool, a garden, a snooker table and plenty of space for kids to run around. You’ll also have the luxury of waking up to chirping birds. The historic centre of Óbidos is a short walk away or a lazy peek from your window.

Simple and modern in their construction, these wooden villas seamlessly fit into the rural landscape of Olho Marinho, 10km (6mi) from Óbidos and 17km (11mi) from Peniche, if you fancy a surf during your stay. A space for wellbeing and relaxation, this ecofriendly accommodation combines the amenities of a hotel with the comfort and warmth of a home. It’s a welcoming place to return to after a day of being out and about.

Right in front of the Castelo de Óbidos in the heart of the old town, this family-owned, rustic place attracts photographers all day long. In the middle of the action, it’s a great hub from which to start your stroll through the cobblestone streets leading to the castle, which was a wedding gift for Queen Isabel in the 13th century.

In contrast to the lost-in-time country roads surrounding it, this contemporary four-star hotel has a sophisticated, city-slick atmosphere, thanks to primary-coloured furnishings and walls decorated with works by various Portuguese artists. Within the natural estate of Quinta de Santo Antão, it’s in an excellent location for a wellness treatment and a relaxing sauna session once you’re back from exploring the town.

With traditional wooden ceilings and antique flooring, the room design at the Literary Man is perfectly balanced between old and new, thanks to its slick LCD screens and furniture made of reused materials. Its main attraction, next to the Literary Gin Bar, is its impressive collection of 40,000 books; even if you don’t have time to see all the sights, you’ll certainly catch up on your reading.

This carefully restored 19th-century manor welcomes you into its calm interior and refined ambience. No matter where you are on the farm, you’ll have beautiful views with the Castelo de Óbidos as a backdrop. You can choose from four individually styled apartments, each with a unique name, as well as a large main house with six guest rooms, a fireplace and a game and snooker room.

On the rural outskirts of Óbidos, the Evolutee Hotel is a resort woven into a golf course offering excellent sea views. It has various rooms, suites and apartments, all of which feature Portuguese tiles in the bathrooms. The Legend Restaurant & Bar has expansive views over the golf course, while the high-end Cobalt Restaurant specialises in local flavours.

This tranquil five-star resort, complete with an 18-hole championship golf course and near the Óbidos Lagoon, treats you to fantastic views over the Atlantic Ocean. The day spa offers a tantalising menu of treatments, such as aromatherapy and Tibetan bowl massages. The restaurant is in the Clubhouse and serves international cuisine with a spectacular backdrop of countryside views.