Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel Óbidos: Location & Reviews

Name: Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel
Address: R. Direita 63, Óbidos, 葡萄牙

Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel Óbidos: Location & Reviews

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Bonnie Carlson-Green

5/5

Google· a year ago

We had a delightful stay here (although I was nervous after reading some older reviews). The rooms were charmingly decorated with local history and beautiful calligraphy murals. Rooms were clean, well lit and room for our luggage. Bathrooms are tiled and include a bidet. There is an elevator. Since you are staying in the old city, you need to park outside the walls and wheel your luggage to the hotel. There may be other options, but this worked well enough for us. We enjoyed staying in the city after the tourists departed and exploring it at dusk and at dark. Everything is conveniently located to the hotel, which is right on the main drag. Breakfast was fine (typical bread, yogurt, cake, cheese, meat) with a coffee machine. No fresh fruit but there was OJ.

Trip.com Member

4/5

Trip.com· a year ago

Really nice place to stay if you are visitng Obidos

taranis_hr

5/5

Tripadvisor· a year ago

Nice hotel on the main street of the city. I really like the decoration of the entire interior. Each room has its own name and story. Everything was clean and comfortable. The host was kind. I recommend it to everyone, especially those who like medieval themes.

838lulus

1/5

Tripadvisor· 2 years ago

Let's start with the positives: |Perfect Location within the castle walls. |Large room for a family of 4. |Beds were super comfortable. |Price was reasonable compared to the other options.|The lady over the phone was super nice and gave us a small fridge to keep our kids snacks fresh. Now the reason for the 1 star: The AC in the room did not work. It was a stand AC with the hose pipe attached to the back of the unit from the outside wall. That pipe was overheating and was counter acting the effect of the AC. So the room was DREADFULLY stuffy, hot and smelled of bad humidity. The gentleman downstairs gave us a fan, but didn't even care about the malfunctioning AC or why it wasn't actually working. The rooms were so dusty and dingy and the 2 glasses left in the bathroom were dirty - one of them even had lip marks from a previous guest! In the morning during breakfast, most of the eating utensils looked like they had been used and not washed. They still had food on them and marks of being used by previous guests. Like they literally just didn't use soap or a sponge!! I had to wipe them all down with the alcohol pads I happen to always carry in my purse! The food had flies all over it. It was pretty gross. The worst part is that we left that place with BED BUGS. The next morning, my husband and daughter had bites all over their skin! I would never stay here again! Thank goodness it was only one night. The only thing that saves this hotel is it's perfect location. Waking up in the morning and being able to walk around without all the people was great. We found free parking JUST outside of the castle walls. You can't park your call within the walls, but the HUGE large parking outside was perfect. I would 100% choose a different space if I were to ever go to Obidos again. I'd rather pay more and not stay in such a dirty, dingy place.

Noêmia Monteiro

5/5

Google· 6 months ago

This place is fantastic. I've first been here on 90's. It was called "Albergaria". All the staff treat us like family!💙🌻

José Pedro Soares

1/5

Google· 2 years ago

BED BUGS and more!!!!! Bitten all over my body after staying at this hotel. After sorting the reviews from lowest to highest we realized this is a recurrent problem with many people complaining about it. This reflects that the hotel is aware of the problem but the corrective actions taken to eliminate this parasite have been inefficient (or inexistent). Furthermore, the lift doesn’t work, thus unpractical for families with kids / babies or people with physical handicaps. I had to carry all my family’s luggage (alone) to the second floor. Breakfast is very poor. The location is good but not accessible with the car. Free parking is advertised but you can only find it 600 m from the hotel. A very bad experience, probably the worst ever in Portugal, that has ruined what could have been a great family vacations. To conclude, after contacting the hotel management via email we got no answer, which means they don’t care about their guests. Stay away!!!

Davide G.

5/5

Google· a year ago

We just ended our short trip in Portugal, this is our honest review (2 adults + 1 young child) - April 2025: We spent 1 night here and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is very characteristic and it takes you back straight to the medieval age. The receptionist was super friendly and helpful with lots of infos provided, and both the check-in and check-out processes were smooth and efficient. The breakfast is ok, just few items but we enjoyed it (the only thing I hated were the cold lights in the breakfast room, please please please replace them with some warm lights!!) It’s located on the main street and it’s very picturesque. There’s a lively atmosphere during the day with tourists coming and going from the castle, and many shops around selling souvenirs and hand crafted items. The location is also extremely convenient—just a 5 minute walk to castle and 8 minutes to the main entrance of the village, Obidos is very small by the way. There are several nearby restaurants. The only positive note: the main parking is 10 min walking, so it’s very difficult to carry trolleys or big luggages, especially when the main street is crowded, it’s not hotel fault but it can be a bit challenging! Overall I definitely recommend this place!

Mariana Perri

2/5

Google· a year ago

I chose the hotel due to the location. I booked the room directly with the hotel, in November for a January stay. When we arrived, the booking was not made. Luckily my emails were all saved an the confirmation was made by the gentleman who was at the desk when we arrived. But, yet, he only believed me when I showed him his own email. Even more lucky for us, the town was empty and he still had a room available, and accepted the fee he had confirmed to me in November. The hotel is in a charming building, but in full decadence. The lift does not work. The beds are comfortable. Breakfast is ok. Service is nearly non existant. Not a hotel I would recommend. I only stayed one night. Had it been more, I would have probably have looked for another accommodation.

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel

Where can I eat near Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel?

For meals, you are in the heart of Óbidos with several solid choices within a short walk. A Nova Casa de Ramiro, a 3-minute walk from the hotel, specializes in cod and other fish dishes. Pontinha, also about 3 minutes away, offers a cozy, local dining experience. For family-style Portuguese comfort food, head to Vila Infanta, a 9-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel itself also has a café and bar, handy for a quick snack or drink. Enjoy exploring the main street, Rua Direita, where you can find more casual spots for a bite.

What is the area around Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel like?

The hotel sits on Rua Direita, the main pedestrian street inside Óbidos' medieval walls, so the area is all historic charm. Porta da Vila, the tiled gateway into town, is a 3-minute walk, and the Castelo de Óbidos is just 3 minutes away. The Aqueduto de Usseira is 5 minutes on foot, the Parque Cinegético de Óbidos 6 minutes, and the Sanctuary of the Lord of the Stone a 9-minute stroll. The village is compact and walkable, with shops and cafés along the street. For the coast, Passadiços da Foz do Arelho is 10.3 km away, best reached by car.

How do I get to Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel from the airport or main train station?

From Lisbon airport, take the metro Red Line to Alameda, switch to the Green Line to Campo Grande, then catch the Rodoviária do Oeste Rápida Verde bus to Óbidos, about an hour ride. The bus stops on Rua da Praça, a short walk to the hotel; enter via Porta da Vila and follow Rua Direita, the hotel is halfway down on the left. By car from Lisbon or Porto, use the A8 motorway, exiting at Óbidos. The nearest train station is about 2 km away; from there, a taxi or ride-hailing service will get you to the hotel quickly, since the historic center is pedestrian-only.

What's there to do near Hotel Rainha Santa Isabel in the evening?

Evenings are best spent right in Óbidos's historic centre. From the hotel, the castle walls and Porta da Vila are each a 3-minute walk, ideal for a stroll after dinner. The hotel's bar and offer a drink in a cosy sitting room with a fireplace. For a local flavour, try a ginjinha, the cherry liqueur, at one of the small bars along Rua Direita. The Aqueduto de Usseira is a 5-minute walk, and the Sanctuary of the Lord of the Stone is 9 minutes on foot. Passadiços da Foz do Arelho is 10.3 km away, so better saved for a daytime trip.

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