Pharmacia Guest House is where upscale comfort meets the vibrant heart of Coimbra City Centre. Relax on the rooftop terrace or browse through books and enjoy express check-in, luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and smoke-free premises.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Main amenities (7)
Daily housekeeping
Rooftop terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
ATM/banking services
Luggage storage
Lockers available
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
Premium bedding
Room options
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Comfort Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Rainfall showerhead
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Comfort Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Rainfall showerhead
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room
Comfort Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Rainfall showerhead
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Rainfall showerhead
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed
Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Rainfall showerhead
178 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Pharmacia Guest House. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Rope course
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Facilities
ATM/banking
Rooftop terrace
Shopping mall on site
Lockers available
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 254
Area rugs in room
Thin carpet in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Destination fee: EUR 1 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 116230/AL
Also known as
Pharmacia Guest House Hotel
Pharmacia Guest House Coimbra
Pharmacia Guest House Hotel Coimbra
Frequently asked questions
Does Pharmacia Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pharmacia Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pharmacia Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pharmacia Guest House?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Pharmacia Guest House.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pharmacia Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Pharmacia Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking.
What's the area around Pharmacia Guest House like?
Pharmacia Guest House is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Coimbra City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Coimbra Station and 4 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Church.
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Pharmacia Guest House Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
A Wonderful Stay in Coimbra
The room was very comfortable and clean. The location was great. João was there to greet us at check in and was very helpful throughout our stay. He's a tremendous asset to the hotel. We briefly met the owner when he came one afternoon and we wish him well in his endeavour. I'd definitely stay there again.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Great stay , hotel is well positioned and charming
steven
steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Historical and Comfortable
The Pharmacia is an excellent hotel in a nice location to tour Coimbra. All instructions were helpful as I arrived later in the evening. My room was much bigger than I expected and was very comfortable. Juan was very god at helping me with questions and he walked me to the Coimbra B train station bus.
Lori
Lori, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Lovely little guest house in a great location
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Great location, easy check in, friendly staff!!
Michelle
Michelle, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
we suggest because is very cleaness and original reception in the center of city
Sergio
Sergio, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
This was a beautifully restored building. Modern rooms with terrific amenities nestled in an elegantly restored apothecary on one of the main pedestrian streets in Coimbra. Would return to this place again in a heartbeat!
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
Beautiful place in great location
Aidan
Aidan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
This was an excellent property. Centrally located. Clean and comfortable. Only negative is we couldn't figure out how to work the A/C remote and the staff didn't know either. But I would definitely stay here again.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Perfect place to stay
Very confortable and beautiful place to stay with a perfect localization. Good communication and customer service.
Gladys M
Gladys M, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Delightful
Lovely place in the heart of everything yet very quiet at night
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
A Home Away From Home
It was a perfect stay for a very quick visit to Coimbra. It feels like your own flat.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
This is a beautiful and unique place. The location is amazing. They have done a fabulous job rebuilding this place - keeping the old and incorporating just enough new. The character is still here for sure. Location is amazing. I just loved staying here!! Highly recommend!! Just a lovely boutique hotel!!
Alexandra
Alexandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
This is an excellently located property, So perfect for a visit to the Coimbra University which is just up the very steep street. We loved this historical hotel. All check in is done virtually so please, read the instructions they send you before arrival all the information is there and it is simple and accurate. They give you a code both for the front door and for your room. The room looked onto the beatiful main street, and walking around town was very easy. climbing to the University can be challenging but so worth it and the center of town is just steps from the hotel. Take advantage of the one-hour city tour 'train' that starts on the center square of the University.
Gladys
Gladys, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2024
Over night in Coimbra
Great location, great communication for self check in, large beautiful clean room. Highly recommend.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2024
Very pleasant and convenient place to stay and quiet at night as no traffic on the street outside (a pedestrian zone).
The only thing I wasn’t keen on was my single bed which didn’t have bedsteads and as nit against a wall so the pillows kept falling on the floor
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2024
Great location ! Clean and the ambiance is truly amazing , brings you back to the history of Coimbra.
We we’re grateful to meet the owner who gave us some history of the building. Highly recommend staying there, we will be back! From Canada
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 23, 2024
There was mold along the bottom edge of the shower.
Danny F
Danny F, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2024
Great location and interesting property history. The room was clean with the exception of the main rug being stained. The toilet seat was askew and flimsy. The bedside lamp was unstable and inexpensive. So much is going for this property. With a little upgrade on room interiors and details we would rate it 5 stars.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
The hotel was a former pharmacy. We really enjoyed that they left the storefront in its original condition. It was like a little museum. Parking was an issue. Not convenient and very expensive. The breakfast options were basically non existent. The rooftop lounge was very nice
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
This was a fantastic find. The property is very unique and memorable with the old pharmacy decor. It is very well located in the old town on the pedestrian street (you do have a short walk with luggage to get to the location). The room was relatively spacious for a European hotel room and very comfortable. I was concerned about noise from the pedestrian street but the shutters were sound proofed and we had no issue with noise. I would encourage any tourist to Coimbra to look at this property for a stay. Coffee, small muffins and apples were available. Although the guest house operates primarily through guests receiving and using codes to the front door and bedrooms, and so we didn’t have a lot of contact with staff, the staff we did meet were very friendly and helpful with recommendations for dining and tourist sites.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Amazing place
Amazing room and so fun location. When you open the windows, you feel like you are in New Orleans! The indications were very clear and the decorations are sooo nice. It must be very loud tough on summer time, when tourists are fully there. We went in the middle of the week in winter time and it was very calm. I recommand!
Marie-Claude
Marie-Claude, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2024
There was construction & it took almost 1 hr to park & find the property. It is on a pedestrian only road
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2024
Comfortable and clean but could have used towel replacement only we never saw anyone who worked there. Never got the codes to access the property or our room, but luckily someone was coming out as we were arriving and there were contact phone numbers in the lobby.
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
I got a great whatsapp with check in details as I was arriving Sunday, basically just doing a whatsapp check in. I found this okay but some older people may not like it that much. My room was really nice and gave me a great view of the parade of St. Fatima (even though I didn't know about it), my only regret was I didn't buy refreshments before as I couldn't go out for two hours because of the fantastic parade.
This is a lovely guesthouse with a great host who is trying to operate the business in a more modern way, the only suggestions I would have are things that wouldn't be Portuguese, like a vending machine because no bar or a kettle and tea and coffee in the room not just the reception... So I won't suggest them.
Muito Obrigado e Saude.