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Bussaco Palace Hotel

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

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a spacious layout, ornate wood paneling, and elegant architectural details.
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Stunning staircase with intricate carvings and frescoes adorns the building's interior.
Enjoy meals al fresco amidst historic architecture and lush surroundings.
Situated in a beautifully ornate setting, this space features a central table surrounded by chairs, framed artwork, and a stunning light fixture.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is £116
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

Room options

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 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 hire on-site.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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

  • Lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 does it cost to stay at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

As of 22 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bussaco Palace Hotel on 27 Jul 2025 start from £115.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Bussaco Palace Hotel located?

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

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Bussaco Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 951 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 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Amenities
Location, excellent grounds, nice trails and an amazing timeless palace with incredible architecture from the past centuries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel. wonderful stay. Very old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and a beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food at the palace was excellent. The grounds around the buildings are beautiful and extensive. There are Kms of lovely trails through the trees.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

joao

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was small and basic. The castle was amazing and buffet was wonderful. Lunch limited.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

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

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Amenities
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

8/10 Good

Gordon

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

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Brenda

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

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fabulous historical hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night at the historic site
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Delightful and Restful

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 Excellent

LONGZHAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful palace
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place! You feel like you are in a real palace from the 1800’s!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall amazing stay, can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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