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Pousada Castelo - Óbidos
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    Pousada Castelo: Spend a night in a castle    Check Rates
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    • rsilva
  • By rsilva on August 4, 2005
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    by rsilva
    The Portuguese pousadas are hotels that are either in historical buildings (castles, monasteries, etc) or in a particular nature setting. This one is located in a castle and is pretty impressive.

    The castle dates from the 13th century and there are only 6 rooms and 3 suites, so make sure you book in advance.

    I did not sleep in the hotel, but I was inside and I have stayed at other pousadas and can only say that everything is TOP CLASS. You can expect the absolute best service available, but in a really friendly manner (not like a 5-star hotel where everyone is waiting for a tip).

    I would also recommend eating here as the Pousadas always have a great menu, usually comprising local culinary delicacies.

    The only problem is the price. It is not for everyone, but if you can afford it (or take advantage of some special offer like we did), it is a unique experience.
    Prices range from 165 to 300 Eur, but check the website for offers.

    It's a Pousada!
    Visit the site and you will understand why it is unique

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Phone: +351 218 442 001
  • Directions: Located within the Obidos city walls, it is very easy to find
  • Website: http://www.pousadas.pt
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    Pousada Castelo: Luxury Accommodations    Check Rates
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    • Bwana_Brown
  • Updated By Bwana_Brown on October 18, 2004
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    Pousada Castelo
    by Bwana_Brown
    Because Obidos was given in 1282 as a gift to Queen Isabel of Aragon by her husband, King Dinis, it naturally had to have accommodations suitable for royalty. Consequently, a Manueline-decorated palace was built within the walls of the town.

    This beautiful structure, dominating the skyline of Obidos, is located at the northern end of the town. It has now been converted for use as an Historical Pousada (the first one in the country to be converted), offering its guests the chance to sample some of the luxuries that Royalty used to enjoy!

    It is a pleasant stroll through the narrow streets to reach its main entrance. There is a gate in the walls located at the Pousada, so we stepped outside to take this external photo. This inn has 6 bedrooms and 3 suites. Room rates at this 5-star establishment are E207 Standard and E244 Deluxe, for two persons including all taxes and with breakfast (note: the prices go even higher in the summer months - up to E300). Too rich for our blood!!

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
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  • Directions: At the northern end of town
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    Pousada Castelo: A Lush Entrance    Check Rates
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  • Updated By Bwana_Brown on October 16, 2004
    • Inside the Wall View of the Pousada - Óbidos
    Inside the Wall View of the
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    by Bwana_Brown
    The inside the town walls approach to the Pousada was quite spectacular - up a set of stone steps framed by lush vegetaion. After passing through twin Manueline-style decorated portals (part of which are visible here), you enter the courtyard of the former castle.

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  • Directions: North end of Obidos
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    Pousada Castelo: Luxurious stay    Check Rates
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    • micas_pt
  • By micas_pt on February 10, 2004
    • Pousada Castelo - Óbidos
    by micas_pt
    If you intend to stay overnight in Obidos or to use this village as a base for your travelling around you have several options. The Pousada is by far the best accommodation, and also the most expensive. The Pousada is located on the ancient castle, which was refurbished. The service is very good and you will definitely enjoy the magnificent building and rooms. Another wise choice is choosing to sleep in Turismo de Habitaçăo (Manor Guest House). You will sleep in a house, in bed and breakfast standard, but it is more than renting a room, as they have requisites to fulfil to the entity that controls this activity. On my photo is one of the Manor Guest Houses inside the village.

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    Pousada Castelo: A fancy Hotel    Check Rates
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  • Updated By ncfg on November 22, 2003
    • Pousada Castelo - Óbidos
    by ncfg
    The massively towered castle has now been converted into the elegant pousada Pousada de Óbidos (Hotel *****).
    I hadn't been there, but i am sure that i would fell like a queen.

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  • Phone: (262) 959105
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    Pousada Castelo: Best ZZZzzzzz...in obidos    Check Rates
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  • By Fiel on January 27, 2003
    • Pousada - Óbidos
    Pousada
    by Fiel
    Tourist accommodation in Obidos is notable for its high standards, ranging from the excellent Pousada do Castelo, the first State inn situated in a historical building, to the comfortable rooms in carefully preserved private houses (Turismo de Habitaçăo).

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  • Phone: Tel: 262 959105
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    Pousada Castelo: Beautiful palace    Check Rates
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  • By hojasdehierba on November 26, 2005
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    I didn't stay at the Pousada, but give a look at it and found it really nice. We were told by the staff that there was a room in the tower, just in the wall... It looked really gorgeous, one of the most charming places I can imagine. The gardens are superb and the buildin is worth a visit, even if you don't stay there

    No me aloje en la Pousada, sino que le eche una mirada y me parecio realmente agradable. El personal nos comento que habia una habitacion en la torre, justo en la muralla. Parecia realmente hermosa, uno de los sitios con mas encanto que se pueda imaginar. Los jardines son magnificos y el edificio, un lugar digno de visitar, incluso si no te alojas alli.

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  • Website: http://www.pousadas.pt
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    Pousada Castelo: Haunted Room    Check Rates
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  • By Retagger on January 16, 2005
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    Obidos Castle
    by Retagger
    If you plan on staying in the castle, ask for the haunted room. I hear there are real ghosts in the castle...

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    Pousada Castelo: Great castle pousada    Check Rates
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  • By ncoutroulis on October 21, 2003
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    by ncoutroulis
    At the edge of town, there is a great castle that has been converted into a Pousada. It has many rooms, some are larger than others. Our room was nothing special, but more so, the archetecture is stunning. Pousadas are state run facilities all over Portugal. It's a great experience to stay in them, as it is much different than just staying in a hotel. there is a lot of history inbedded there.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
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  • Website: www.pousadas.pt
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    Pousada Castelo: Pousada do Castelo    Check Rates
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  • By Mundus on September 26, 2003
    • Pousada do Castelo - Óbidos
    Pousada do Castelo
    by Mundus
    Residing inside the walls of the castle at Obidos, this classic Pousada brings to life great moments in the history of the nation. Taken from the Moors by Dom Afonso Henriques in the 12th C the castle later suffered partial destruction during the famous earthquake of 1755 and was eventually restored and converted into a Pousada in 1950. Enormous presence and strength can be seen in the fortified architecture, and the period furniture and decor lend their weight to provide an unforgettable atmophere of living history.

    Great experience! A must.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: 262.955.080
  • Website: www.pousadas.pt/01pousadas/20ctprata/022castelo
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