Hotel Larbelo

I liked that it was in an excellent location, had working air-conditioning, and was very affordable. The staff was very friendly and tried their best to help, though none of them spoke much English.

The staff informed me that there wouldn't be wi-fi in the rooms and that I would have to go to the ground floor (which was hot and had very little room to sit) if I needed wi-fi. I selected this hotel because it was listed as having wi-fi and I needed to do work on my computer in my room. Luckily, the ground floor wi-fi did work in my room. But it would've caused me a lot of problems if I didn't have wi-fi in my room, so make sure you check with the hotel about that ahead of time if you plan to rely on it. Also, you couldn't flush toilet paper down to the toilet, which is not what I expect of plumbing in a developed country.

The hotel is smack bang in the where to be of Coimbra making the location beyond excellent. There is 24 Hour reception and although the staff speak limited English are very friendly and helpful. The room although dated in still very cozy, clean and of a decent size with a working AC. I requested a room with a 'balcony' and they duly obliged. Thus I recommend you give it a shot as although very small has a great view to start and end the day. If one arrives by train (go to COIMBRA not COIMBRA B) the hotel is only a 5 min walk away on level ground which is great.

The hotel only accepts cash . There is no lift but my room was on the 1st floor so didn't have any issue. The bed although double is on the small side.

The 2nd floor room was a bit crowded with 3 beds? but workable and overlooked the square and river. The windows blocked out all sound at night. Beds were firm and comfortable. This is an old building but the amenities were updated. Nice clean bathroom.

Entry desk was not manned on arrival. There is a small push button to alert the staff. No elevator. A nice housekeeper (no English) contacted someone who did speak a bit of English to get me checked in.

The facilities are quite simple and furniture may be outdated. However, it is very good quality for money. Everything was clean and the mattresses were quite good. The staff is very friendly and try to help where you may need. Location is just perfect.

Nothing that can be done about it. But the only thing less great is the fact there is no lift. But fine if you know ahead and can ask for a room in a lower level if needed.

Wonderful location with a great bed! Her hot water and water pressure was instant, the best in Europe, and she even had a shower mat in the shower so you won’t slip! Great value. The room was as nice or even nicer than some 3 star places we have stayed at. We had a view of the square with a narrow balcony, so nice to let the breeze in!

Nothing, it was a wonderful place to stay!

How this hotel is only 1-star escapes me. It's perfectly situated, views from the room were amazing, and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Sure, it's not modern, but that's what makes it even more special. And besides, it was very clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower was hot and there was a TV. What else do you need in a hotel?

I didn't see a lift, so guests with mobility issues might have problems getting to the rooms (it is, after all, an old building).

The hotel was spotless! Centally located and a great price. The room was very large with 2 double beds, the bathroom even had a bathtub. would go back in a heartbeat.

Nothing. For those with mobility issues, they should know that there is no elevator. Also they don’t take credit cards but this was no problem for me.

Our room was on the 2nd floor (walk up) and the windows opened onto the praca which was busy but at night we slept peacefully. The hotel is located by the river so we were able to walk to our restaurants and parks without very much climbing. Getting to the University was another story but oh so worth it.

Ilda, the owner was so sweet. She was very helpful providing us with good information about her city. Location was perfect - short walk to the train station, right in the old square and pedestrian street. We were on the first floor, which was nice so less stairs. Older hotel but very well maintained and clean.

Nothing.

Amazing location, it's in the city centre. The receptionist was sweet and welcoming and she'd always help us whenever we wanted. The room was enough for the one night we stayed there, and the balcony had a view of the Largo da Portagem and the Mondego River!

The bed was a little too hard for our liking, other than that it was great!