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Bussaco Palace Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Garden
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mata do Bussaco, Luso, Mealhada, 3050-261

What's nearby

  • National Forest of Bussaco - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Termas de Luso - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bairrada Wine Museum - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 28 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Coimbra University - 29 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Luso-Bucaço Station - 11 min drive
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrasqueira Rocha - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar da Mata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Biscoito Suites - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Cesteiro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Restaurante A Mó - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Bussaco Palace Hotel

Luxury historic hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Bussaco Palace Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site French cuisine brasserie, Sala de Jantar Real, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and car rentals on site.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sala de Jantar Real

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 560 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1035

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Bussaco
Bussaco Hotel
Bussaco Palace
Bussaco Palace Hotel
Bussaco Palace Hotel Mealhada
Bussaco Palace Mealhada
Hotel Bussaco
Hotel Palace Bussaco
Palace Bussaco
Palace Hotel Bussaco
Bussaco Palace Hotel Hotel
Bussaco Palace Hotel Mealhada
Bussaco Palace Hotel Hotel Mealhada

Frequently asked questions

Is Bussaco Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Bussaco Palace Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Forest of Bussaco and Termas de Luso. Mealhada City Park and Caves Messias Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Bussaco Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 936 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

friendly staff and a beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

the property is an old palace absolutely gorgeous the grounds as well .very nice breakfast mid of the row rooms just ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved the history!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Room was small and basic. The castle was amazing and buffet was wonderful. Lunch limited.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Gorgeous! It was nice to feel like royalty and stay in a palace for the night. It was fun to explore the building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Only bad thing is that the internet doesn't work in the room, you have to sit in the library/ bar area. Otherwise fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Place good for relaxing and enjoying nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Beautiful property. A highlight to our trip to Portugal. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very good buffet breakfast. We enjoyed dinner one night at their restaurant. The lounge common area was very relaxing. The gardens were beautiful. The trails are extensive and we hiked quite a few of them but be prepared for some hills. The monastery was interesting and worth a visit. On the downside, wifi only in lobby and common lounge. Our room was dated and needed some TLC. We spent 2 nights at this hotel and i'd say that was a good amount of time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Fantastic historical property with classic 1800 Manuelan architecture. Beautiful park setting and surroundings ideally suited for hiking and discovering the many historic sites in the area. Interior furnishings reflective of the period. Only drawback was the bathroom which needed upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful experience in this fabulous old palace. Stunning public rooms and gardens. The staff were superb. Restaurant was very good, also a very good buffet breakfast. We upgraded to a larger room with a view of the forest. Only slight issue was the lack of a fridge and safe in the room. Plenty of parking and easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The Palace is amazing and it was a thrill to stay. Everything was perfect, from checking in to wonderful grounds to delicious dinner. We enjoyed spend quiet time in the bar and wandering the gardens. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

One night at the historic site
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

The hotel and staff were beyond amazing. They were genuinely friendly and helpful immediately to any of my needs. The grounds, too, were very interesting. I spent 3.5 hours walking trails in the forest. It was delightful and relaxing. I want to come again and have my friends visit as well.
Hotel sitting room & bar
Bussaco Palace Hotel from a side path
A forest pathway
One of the several shrines in the forest - this is the Chapel of Saint John of the Cross
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Fabulous historical hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

This is a beautiful unique hotel. Yes, it is a bit tired as is expected for being old but it does NOT smell musty etc. and the bed and shower were great. Ask for a room with a balcony. We had three rooms, one had a 2 sets of french doors that walked out onto a shared balcony that could hold 50 people. Another room had 5 windows. Absolutely stunning. The grounds are incredible. In the forest there are seqouia trees from california. One of them was so large that 7 men would have to join hands to reach around it. This is truly a beautiful place to visit. Advice: Skip the dinner, too many reasons to explain and enjoy the wonderful breakfast in the same dining room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful palace
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

The Bussaco Palace Hotel is a very nostalgic place for a maximum of a night stay as the property offers very little in terms of entertainment and sightseeing. The garden surely had the former glory but it needs an uplifting with new plants. Bkfast is good enough but need a few improvements such as a coffee station as the exhausted staff struggle to keep up with the pace bringing only small pots of milk and coffee to the table especially when there is a group of 6 or more in the same table. Dinner is def not a good value for money but pleasant enough in a very bright dining room which could be much more enjoyable with candles and a fewer lights. The room we stayed despite being sold as superior was quite small no usb port to charge our phones and very noisy especially during early morning hours when staff come to work and late evening hours when they leave their shifts around 1am. The building is quite amazing though and worth one night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful place! You feel like you are in a real palace from the 1800’s!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The balcony was lovely. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Overall amazing stay, can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Such a beautiful place. We loved our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Bussaco Palace Hotel is one of a kind. My family loved everything about the palce, park and experience. The staff all do a great job as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Wonderful historic property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This is a very old property with all the old world charm. We stayed there for one night and loved it. Beautiful grounds, hiking trails around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Pretty area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024