Iconic hotel in Óbidos

6 900 000€

  • Usable: 1925m2
  • Floor: 2288m2
  • C.E.: B-
  • Year: 1970
  • Ref: 67032-MAIS60771

Location

Leiria, Óbidos, Santa Maria, São Pedro e Sobral da Lagoa, Óbidos

Description

In the heart of Óbidos' historic area, strategically located outside the walls - ensuring easy access by car - is this truly unique hotel asset.

Built in 1970, this former convent stands out for its unique international concept: a Literary Hotel with a collection of 80,000 books, offering an immersive experience that sets it apart from the rest of the tourist market.

Set on a plot of 1,386 m2, this iconic 19th century building has a gross construction area of 2,288 m2 and is used for services. Refurbished in 2010, it offers 24 rooms, all with private bathrooms, equipped with individual air conditioning, minibar, coffee machine and hairdryer.

The restaurant is open to the public and currently caters for exclusive events and dinners, seating up to 100 people.

Other distinctive areas:
Main kitchen + show cooking area
Wine cellar
Great Hall
Gin bar
Reception and office
Laundry room
70 m² outdoor garden (seating for approximately 30 people)

Technical infrastructure
14 kW heat pump
Air conditioning in all bedrooms and communal areas
Refurbished appliances
Security system

Óbidos is one of Portugal's most emblematic tourist destinations, with a strong national and international appeal throughout the year, boosted by cultural and literary events and themed festivals. It maintains a stable and transversal tourist demand throughout the year, with a strong international component and a consistent calendar of cultural events.

This asset is presented as:
✔️ Consolidated project with its own identity
✔️ Strong potential for valorization through strategic rebranding or concept expansion
✔️ Excellent opportunity for a hotel operator, investment group or family office
✔️ Possibility of boosting catering and events as an autonomous business unit

Differentiation & Potential
In an increasingly experience-oriented market, this hotel doesn't just sell accommodation - it sells culture, concept and narrative. Its positioning outside the walls represents a significant logistical advantage for operations, suppliers and clients. The combination of a unique literary concept, a privileged location, relevant size, installed capacity for events and an operational structure already in place makes this asset a rare opportunity on the Portuguese hotel scene.

Attributes

  • Heating
  • Kitchen / Kitchenette
  • Double glazed windows
  • Furnished
  • Suitable for events
  • Air Conditioning
  • TV
  • Internet (WIFI)
  • Fireplace
  • Alarm
  • Laundry
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Backyard/Garden
  • Fire Detectors
  • Quiet Place
  • Video Surveillance
  • Basement