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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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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
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Bussaco Palace Hotel, in the mountains, offers a luxurious historic experience. Guests enjoy French cuisine at Sala de Jantar Real and relax on the garden-view terrace. Amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage, with staff earning positive reviews.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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 - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 31 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Coimbra University - 32 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
  • ‪Burguer King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pedro dos Leitões - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Giga Café Central - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪O Gil - ‬7 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
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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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Reviews

Bussaco Palace Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 989 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 989 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 989 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 989 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 989 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fully loved our stay. Reasonably priced, superb breakfast, amazing grounds. Well done to the staff too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You are staying in a 19th century palace built for the king of portugal. It is old and in need of restoration but thats not the point. You are staying in time capsule museum. If that is your jam then you will dig it. For everyone else, there are plenty of Marriots.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jose at check-in was amazing. He went above and beyond to ensure all our questions were answered. He gave us information on the historical significance of everything around the palace and helped us arrange transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property grounds are beautiful. The room was nice, had views of the garden. The breakfast was fantastic, everything you could possibly want. The hotel is older and showed its age and could use a bit more upkeep (i.e wallpaper that was starting to peel). The room was clean and bathroom was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent hotel-palace surrounded by lush gardens. It was a real treat to stay there. Impeccable helpful staff. We stayed in a simple double room with a garden view, but the hotel itself and the grounds were magical. Hope not the last time. Definitely will return
Beautiful landscape around the castle
“Water” hiking trail near the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila Margarida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place good for relaxing and enjoying nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place. We loved our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony was lovely. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with interesting history, architecture, and artifacts. Lovely staff, very eager to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is stunning. The hiking around the palace peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jabbar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On our Europe trip It was awesome historical hotel palace We I joined to stay our night at this palace The breakfast was fantastic Hop coming again Shahla and Jabbar from Edmonton Canada May 24 2004
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The architecture is incredible - so beautiful and well kept, as are the surrounding gardens. The staff were all kind and helpful and friendly. The food was superb - and elegantly presented and served. The bathroom was functional and needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an old palace. It is absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ageliki

An amazing hotel. In a location inside a forest that you can walk through so many beautiful trails and water fountains. The opulence of the hotel in yh common areas is something to behold. Th gardens so well manicured. Never seen a hotel like this. Excellent breakfast and dinner .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks wonderful. But…. No double bed in room No wifi in rooms No hot water in bathroom The room is very minimalist
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You're in a palace. What more do you need? Though, the rooms are a little older and run down, you're in a palace! They were clean and comfortable enough. It's so beautiful just to sit inside or in the gardens. Walking around Bussaco forrest is one of the most incredible experiences of my life. This was my second visit and I will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every one of the staff members were extremely professional, helpful, and friendly. The hotel is gorgeous and a very unique place to stay. The dining room is stunning, and the food was good. You can walk around beautiful gardens and trails, but there's about a 20-30 minute drive to get anywhere from the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Whilst beautifully imposing it interiors are dated

The rooms (on level 1 anyway) are extremely dated and would be closer to a 3 ⭐ anywhere else in the world. The bathroom amenities were disappointing and there is no iron & ironing board in the room. Overall the hotel is beautiful with some stunning features including a magnificent forest to explore. The staff were all friendly enough and we enjoyed a nice meal in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had a wonderful feel to it, somewhere between cozy and opulent. It was perfect for me. The duo at check-in were wonderfully helpful and appeared to enjoy working with people. The young man who showed us to our room was welcoming and even gave us a mini private tour with a lot of information about the history, tile murals, paintings and furniture in the palace. Would love to return and introduce to more friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's wonderful property. Nothing better than sitting in the bar enjoying a glass of wine. Wifi is very spotty, so if you need to be connected, make sure you can connect on your own data plan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old palace steeped in olde world history. Not in it's full garden glory in winter but still stunning. Beautiful tiles, paintings, sumptuous lounges and dining area..needs some money to restore the exterior to its full glory ,but a quirky place to stay....so well looked after by the staff... Delicious breakfast and dinner. There is a history packed convent next door and many forest walks to enjoy.service was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Zeev

It was ok The place snd the areas are unique, I would like to rate the hotel as 5 . The service at breakfast was disappointed , only 2 waiters, one cleaning the table the second busy to gust service. Ask fo omlet that not arrived, no refill of the ages and the orangjuice at the self service table , The hotel in general required aome refreshment. The rromes are dated , the lobby furniture are old I would return because of the area but don”t expect luxury as it should seen in first look
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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