Pharmacia Guest House

Thanks to Juan!!! Good advices and very sympa 😊

This historic building is in a perfect location to visit Coimbra. The amenities are sparse so if location is more important than luxury then this is the place for you.

Nous avons beaucoup aimé la facilité du check-in. Il est intéressant de dormir dans une ancienne pharmacie. La chambre était quand même assez spacieuse. Ce qui est assez rare en Europe!

Super hotel personnel tres accueillant et hotel placé en plein la rue piétonne principale de la ville donc super

Todo bien

Hôtel fort joli, sur la rue la plus animée de Coimbra. Notre chambre ne donnait pas sur la rue et c’était donc malgré tout très calme, sauf peut-être quand des gens marchaient dans les escaliers. La terrasse commune sur le toit était coquette et permettait de boire son café le matin avec une belle vue sur la ville. Tout se faisait très bien à pied à partir de l’hôtel. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour!

Good location, self check in procedure is clear.

Fantastic!

Music was blasted until 1:00 a.m. The rooms don't have AC which would be okay but the fans provided in the room where all broken and the only way to stay cool was to keep the window open. The music they were blasting outside was so loud it made it impossible to sleep. We informed the front desk and they said they were unable to help us and that the room is non-refundable. These conditions were unacceptable and we ended up checking out early and losing out on two nights and finding a different hotel to sleep in. I highly recommend saving your money and going somewhere else.

What an amazing place! If you want a true experience of Sintra, this is the place. The balcony was a huge plus. 100% recommended

It was a good place to stay for a few days. It’s right in the middle of center city and you can walk to the main sites and restaurants. It’s a historical building that used to be a pharmacy so that’s cool. However I would not stay there longer than a couple days and next time we plan to stay in somewhere that offers in room refrigerator and not historical. There is a tiny common kitchen but it’s not convenient. It’s also set up for you to enter and exit on your own with no front desk person most of the time.

Great location. Very large room. Staff were super helpful with AC problem. You will not regret booking this hotel. If you have mobility issues, you may struggle getting your luggage down the street since its a pedestrian only street.

Hôtel original Bonne localisation Bonne isolation des fenêtres empêchant d'entendre le bruit de la rue

It is on a lively and vibrant pedestrianised street, minutes from shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. Open the balcony doors and you are in the midst of Coimbra However, shut the double-glazed doors and “presto”, all is quiet and restful. It is the best of both worlds.

Absolutely perfect! The Pharmácia Guesthouse was everything we hope for in a guesthouse. The owners have kept the original Victorian Pharmacy shop entrance and it's beautiful. It's also situated in a perfect place from which to explore the old city. We arrived in the morning and were greeted by Juan, the receptionist, who helped us store our bags in a safe place, as check-in wasn't until 3 in the afternoon, and showed us around. The Guesthouse doesn't serve breakfast, but there is a little help-yourself kitchen with a Delta coffee pod machine, kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge stocked with milk. There are fresh, individual muffins, biscuits and fruit to which guests can help themselves. There is also an excellent café-restaurant A Brasileira opposite the guesthouse which opens early in the morning. Our room, no. 7, a twin, was at the back, and very quiet and peaceful. Beautifully furnished and very comfortable, with a shower that could be adjusted to accommodate even a hobbit like me. Fire safety notice was clearly displayed on back of door with a fire extinguisher on landing on every floor. The long window looks onto a small outside space below, and catches the sun in the late morning/afternoon. After a particularly exhausting pootle around (Coimbra has some very steep bits), I spent a very pleasant couple of hours by it in a comfy chair with my feet up, reading. The Pharmácia also has a little roof terrace accessible at all times, that overlooks the main street, Rua ferreira Borges, a nice refuge from which to look over the city rooftops. Juan, the receptionist, is on duty mornings and afternoons, and a great help. We also met his dog, Alfred, when Juan was on his break and saw us have lunch 🐶 If you're looking for a truly different, very comfortable guesthouse in Coimbra, you couldn't do much better than the Pharmácia. We loved this place.

Pharmacia Guesthouse is beautiful and cozy (in all the best ways). Excellent location. Wonderful staff.

Hôtel situé dans une rue piétonne très passante 24/24 - la mauvaise isolation sonore de notre chambre ( donnant sur la rue ) et les jeunes fêtards de Coimbra ne s’arrêtant de chanter qu’au lever du jour nous ont ruiné le séjour. Une mise en garde de l’établissement aurait pu aider. Le prix n’est pas justifié, loin de la !

Sehr nett und cozy

The overnight stay at Pharmacia Guesthouse was a great find. I was very impressed that I cane across this location when I visited Coimbra. Very nicely located in the center of the Main Street. The guesthouse was very safe, clean, spacious and easy access to the city. The room was large enough to relax, Juan was great with details for dinner. Highly recommended! This was our best stay in Portugal.

The guesthouse was in a great location in the Old Town. It had an interesting lobby with character and the rooms were lovely. They offered a small area for self service of coffee and muffins off the lobby. The owner/manager was very friendly and helpful. Walking score was exceptional. Would highly recommend!

Thank you/obrigado! for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay! We were very tired when arrived. My husband was able to get a good night sleep. He did not sleep at all at the previous hotel. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating. When I booked the guesthouse I was doubting that it was really as nice as it looked from the pictures (We’ve been burned in the past) It is!!

My wife loved the property. The lobby as you enter from the street is very unique and interesting. It had a nice kitchenette on the main floor. The location is central to the tourist area of Coimbra. Overall it was a nice stay.

What a charming hotel! The location was perfect and the room was very comfortable. Highly recommend!!

Great location, comfortable, clean.

I would like to give the property 4.5 stars. It was clean and quiet. The price was great and location

Everything is excellent

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.

The staff at check in and out and his service and attitude was extremely great.

It’s super cute and interesting, but basic stay that serves its purpose. The breakfast area was dirty and missing items. The internet was super intermittent and frustrating But we really liked the theme of the whole place. The beds were nice

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.

Très bien situé. Très propre. Chambre confortable.

Our stay was absolutely amazing! The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of everything, making it incredibly convenient for exploring. The property itself is charming, with the unique character and ambiance of a vintage pharmacy that adds so much personality to the experience. Added benefits were an elevator, a rooftop with incredible views, and nice hot shower. Juan at the front desk was exceptional—so helpful, friendly, and full of fantastic dinner recommendations. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Excelente. Habitaciones muy cómodas, recepción muy linda, excelente servicio, en el centro de la ciudad.

we suggest because is very cleaness and original reception in the center of city

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.

We found this small hotel to be extremely charming, comfortable and perfectly located in downtown Coimbra. Our third-floor room (Cidreira) was clean and spacious, with sound-dampening panels on the shutters to minimize street noise. The antique pharmacy that served as the lobby was a very charming spot to enjoy the complimentary coffee, tea, fruit and muffins. Since the hotel is largely self-service, we could arrive and depart when it suited us, and we availed ourselves of their convenient luggage storage after checkout. While the lobby isn't constantly staffed, we met two staff members during our visit and both were very pleasant and helpful. We would definitely stay there again if we return to Coimbra.

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.

Great stay , hotel is well positioned and charming

spread over 4 floors with lift and sun terrace (accessed by stairs) this hotel overlooks the busy street. also an outside courtyard on floor 2 . generous room well appointed bathroom . aircon. tea, coffee, cake and fridge all together in lobby. beside the beautiful entrance remaining from the original pharmacy with ran until 2016. a real find in centre of old town. self entry using codes, no staff

Upon our arrival, our experience was completely unacceptable. We waited hours to get into our room only to discover a wet floor dripping from the ceiling over the toilet (surely they knew but gave us the room anyhow). We alerted staff and then waited a long time to find out we could not be accommodated with a functional clean room. We were told they'd take care of us however, to no avail. We were told a hotel 800 meters away could not accommodate us but decided to call directly and they took our reservation. We felt we were lied to. We booked Pharmacy Guest House due to its 9.6 "Exceptional" review. The toxic odor in the common area toilet mode us nauseous, the amenities sparse and based on the rating program, perhaps Expedia needs to be reevaluated. All in all, it was a terrible experience and because of such, we were late for pre-purchased tickets to an area attraction we had expressly come to Coimbra to visit. We left the property and made other arrangements on the fly.

There was mold along the bottom edge of the shower.

Lovely little guest house in a great location

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.

周囲にレストランも多く、コインブラ大学へも10程で行くことが出来て、ロケーションが 良かった。

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.

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!

GuestHouse com localização perfeita, em um prédio histórico, mas totalmente renovado e modernizado. Quarto amplo, cama confortável, banheiro com bom tamanho e ótimo chuveiro, amenidades de boa qualidade e recepcionista ( só em parte do dia) muito educado e solícito! Apesar do prédio ser antigo, tem elevador no local e a entrada do prédio fica a poucos passos do ponto de desembarque na rua só para pedestres. Em uma próxima vez em Coimbra, retornarei ao Pharmacia!

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

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

El hotel es cómodo, céntrico, precioso, limpio. De habitación amplia. Pero está un poco "machacado" por el uso Aún así superecomendable. Es precioso y está muy bien situado.

nella via principale comoda a tutto si raggiunge a piedi in quanto in una via non transitabile , un po rumorosa se non isolata bene dal punto di vista acustico dato la posizione

Lovely place in the heart of everything yet very quiet at night

Hotel molto suggestivo con reception in un'antica farmacia ma con camere moderne, grandi e curate. Posizione ideale, in pieno centro storico, nella via principale della città. Staff professionale e disponibile, hanno subito risolto un piccolo problema di prenotazione. Terrazza con vista. Super consigliato!

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.

Fantastiskt ställe! Rekommenderas varmt om man ska till Coimbra!

It was a perfect stay for a very quick visit to Coimbra. It feels like your own flat.

Great location, easy check in, friendly staff!!

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!!

Most unique stay in the former pharmacy from 1855 with completely preserved furniture, curved staircase, many objects on display, historic photographs and more. Fitted with the elevator to ease the mount to upper floors. Amazing hosts ready to help in every way even when I got locked out. Super clean and beautifully appointed. I wish I stayed longer. Location couldn’t be better - very center of historic downtown.

Estadia organizada, enviou as informações com antecedência, respondeu rapidamente as perguntas. Decoração linda, excelente localização.

Very confortable and beautiful place to stay with a perfect localization. Good communication and customer service.

We stayed at the Pharmacia Guesthouse in Coimbra, Portugal on May 6, 2024. It was in a great location in the middle of town. There was a nice rooftop deck on the fifth floor. The room was clean. However, it was noisy (you can hear what’s happening on multiple floors). Parking is about 1/2 a kilometer away. Overall, it is a utilitarian place to stay – not much in the way of amenities but it is a good value with a great location and clean room.

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

I enjoyed my stay here - it's right on the main street of Coimbra, a short walk from the river and the Coimbra A train station. My room was well-equipped, spacious, comfortable, and quiet. But I never saw anyone who worked for the hotel! They sent me codes to open the front door and my assigned room. No breakfast here, but several good choices out the front door to the left toward the river. It's a good hike up to the famous Baroque Library (Joanina Library) at the Universidade de Coimbra, for which a reservation is needed. You only get 10 minutes inside, but it's the must-see attraction of Coimbra.

We really liked this place, although we ended up in the attic apartment and found it a touch small, especially the bathroom. Terrific location and easy to find. I think it must be run by ghosts though. There was nobody in the lobby when we checked in or out again. In fact I didn't see another person in the building the whole time I was there. (I did here voices in a couple of rooms though)

Beautiful place in great location

There was construction & it took almost 1 hr to park & find the property. It is on a pedestrian only road

Excelente hotel en el corazón de Coimbra. Inmejorable ubicación y te hacen sentir como en casa. Pedir el código de entrada antes de llegar, o llamar para que te lo proporcionen. Nos encantó el hotel.

Great location, great communication for self check in, large beautiful clean room. Highly recommend.

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!

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.

We stayed only one night and wish we stayed longer. Good size room and bathroom with a comfortable bed for a good night’s sleep. It was hot while we were in Coimbra and our air conditioning unit was much appreciated. Location is in the heart of Coimbra yet the room is well insulated from sound. Because it is in a pedestrian zone, there is no parking. There is a parking lot on the other side of the bridge about 400 meters away. Pharmacia Guesthouse is a good value in Coimbra.

Very nice guesthouse with beautiful room from a design perspective. Excellent location to visit Coimbra. Quiet as well due to the additional measures taken. A few comments: WiFi is included but not strong. TV signal is lousy. Coffee and tea are available but no breakfast which isn’t a problem as there are plenty of places to enjoy a breakfast very close by.

Extraordinary place: Entrance used to be a pharmacy... Good value for money. Room and bathroom size ok and both clean. Staff friendly, speaks english. Small common kitchen on the bottom floor with free coffee, pastry (muffins), fruits. Location: in the very center of the pedestrian area, lots of restaurants, shops cafes nearby, Very close to train station. I have extended my stay; would choose the place again.

What a magical place to stay the photos are spot on it has wonderful character plus and is in the heart of the town. The lovely lady (sister in law of owner) who is on reception is a delight, full of information and very kind spiritual woman. This really is the perfect place to stay a great coffee machine, cakes and fruit is gratis on the ground floor.

Centrally located and close to all amenities in Coimbra! Very comfy bed and a superb rooftop terrace, ideal for breakfast (many bakeries around!) and after dinners! The hotel also provides free coffee/tea and small confectioneries as well as a communal fridge (make sure you label your stuff and pray not to get it stolen XD ). I would have personally appreciated a bit more presence of reception/concierge at your beautiful desk; however, the staff can be reached on the phone and always happy to help! Highly recommended!

We had booked a room at the Pharmacia Guest House many months before our trip to Coimbra because it was graduation week. Two weeks before our reservation, PGH sent us an email stating that, due to plumbing problems, our reservation was cancelled. We were very disappointed and thought, "Wow, that must be a big problem, that it can't be fixed in two weeks." It was almost impossible to find accommodations by then, but finally we did. So when we were walking around town two weeks later, we stuck our noses into PGH, hoping to see the interesting displays in the common areas. There were two women at the desk; we mentioned that we had had a reservations but that due to the plumbing problems, it had been cancelled. They had no idea what we were talking about...there were no plumbing problems. I won't hypothesize about the backstory here, but there is one and it's not pretty. Needless to say, our opinion of PGH plummeted, resulting in the 1-star rating.

We had an excellent stay, and experience, with this hotel. They were accommodating to a change in our schedule. There is an elevator and, although no parking since it is on a pedestrian street, there is a lot close by that was across the river and 3-4 Euros/day. Although there is no breakfast (understandable), there are many restaurant options steps away. Our only complaint was that there were incidents of partying noise into wee hours of the night, so you may want to request a room in the back, although we enjoyed our little balcony:).

What a beautiful reception area for this guest house, which was a historic pharmacy! Our room was on the fourth floor, and a welcome bonus in this building was an elevator. Big windows open over the lively pedestrian street below, with music floating up most of the time. The street is lined with quite a few cafes and lots of fascinating little shops. It’s also fascinating to see the students and professors of the university striding down the narrow cobbled streets with their black capes fluttering behind. The room was high-ceilinged and elegant, scented with lavender, and the bed very comfortable and nicely made up. Nice bathroom with lots of hot water. No fridge in the room, but behind the reception area downstairs is a small kitchen with a fridge, a coffee maker, bowls of apples and muffins, and useful cutlery. The guest house also has a rooftop patio with a great view, but it was much too hot to sit out there while we were in Coimbra. I would certainly recommend this guest house.

The location is uniquely good - right in the main pedestrian zone of the old town. The rooms are very large and modern - beautiful. Everything is clean and well kept. The beds are very comfortable. The entrance through the old pharmacy is a unique experience! Everything is uncomplicated and well organised. A few tips: It is not a hotel, but rooms - that's why there is no 24h reception, but only at certain times. You can NEVER check in before 3pm, as there is usually no one there. But you get a code by e-mail for the entrance door. There is a special area where you can check in your luggage ahead of time - the place is under video surveillance and you need the entry code to gain access. There is also no possibility to park the car at the accommodation - but there is a very big car park 500m away that costs only about 2 euros per day (directly across the river, close to the stadium). The rooms are well insulated, but you can easily hear any noise from the pedestrian zone. If this was a problem, you could ask for a room facing the backyard. It also has a very nice roof terrace where you can have your own aperitif. There is no breakfast as it would not be worth it with the few rooms. But 2min away there are several options which are already open from 07:00 (bakery incl. cafe). And in terms of price-performance ratio, this accommodation is really hard to beat. We would choose it again anytime!

A lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Coimbra. A former pharmacy with quiet rooms. Shops and restaurants are right out the door. Within walking distance of the university. Wi-fi was good. The only issue is parking. Must park in a public lot across the river, so if you have a lot of luggage or if the weather is bad, this could present a problem. Otherwise, one of the nicest stays in Portugal.