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Reviews of Gouveia Residence

Rua Joao de Ruao 21, 3000-229 Coimbra, Portugal

#61 of 71 B&Bs and Inns in Coimbra

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 78 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have preferred a kettle in my room.

    Friendly staff, clean room, good value for money. Nothing special, but well worth the money.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is very convenient for exploring the city center and neighboring hot spots.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    6.0
    Coimbra is a pleasant town to visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was too small for two people, and the bathroom was relatively small as well; I understand it was added later. The manager mentioned that we would receive a discount on the parking ticket if we parked our car across from the hostel. However, when we were checking out, the manager was nowhere to be found. He posted his phone number on the door, but since we were deaf, we couldn’t call him. I wish we had his text number so we could contact him more easily.

    The location was okay. We were glad to have a parking garage and a supermarket nearby. The manager was incredibly nice and even offered to carry our bags to the room. To be honest, we were a bit disappointed when we first arrived. However, the next day, we set out to explore and were relieved to find many places nearby. Coimbra is a walkable city, which is a plus!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Value for money, but perhaps upgrade the bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could do with re furnish, silicone needs replacing

    Air conditioning

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Very pleased, such good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great value for money. Clean bedding and towels. Helpful staff. Access to communal fridge and kettle. Excellent supermarket opposite!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice area and comfortable bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor gets all wet when you take a shower. Some mold in the bathroom.

    Good location. Close to the center.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Much satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff friendlyness

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    It was okay for the price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It said we will have “toiletries”- but it was only 2 sachets of shower gel and a cup for toothbrushes. I’d say maybe to not include that in the advertisement as usually it suggests that the hotel actually has toiletries for guests like for example: one use toothbrushes, tiny toothpaste, small bar of soap or hand cream / body cream as well as shampoo, conditioner and shower gel/shower cap. Also the toilet needed some refreshments as tiles were super old. Another thing is our blind didn’t work- it’s okay for one night but if someone would stay 2-3 nights may get annoying.

    The bed was very comfortable! :) also the location was great as you had a short walk to be in the central area and also you have a supermarket just opposite and a great pizza place just straight ahead!:)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    7.0
    Good and functional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls in my room were a little dirty and the place felt dark… maybe some new lightbulbs in the hallways to brighten it up a little?

    Excellent location across from the grocery store and near the river. Staff were very helpful and even found me some information about the farmers strike (which was blocking a Main Street in town), printed it and slid it under my door. The facility wasn’t fancy but was functional.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    7.0
    A good budget option with nice helpful staff and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was small and was impossible to keep the curtain inside and stop water overspill onto bathroom floor, but it wasn’t a flood. Bathroom also very small. But everything functioned and it’s a budget hotel, so no complaints.

    Staff were very nice; welcoming, helpful and polite. The facilities were as described and the room was comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Struggled with the check in. No one at the desk and very limited english signs. Had to call a few times and numbers displayed was incorrect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    rooms need renovation

    Good location, very close to the city center

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location- exceptionally nice & helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location, easy to find, good value for money

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    location is good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s a old building

    location and the staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was tiny, there was almost no space to stand properly in the bathroom, no space to even open a suitcase. It smelt when the AC was turned on. The shower curtain wouldn't close properly so the water flowed down onto the room floor. The bathroom was quite mouldy. There's only 1 power outlet in the room to use (the bedside lights couldn't even be unplugged to use their power outlets).

    The staff was very friendly. Ok wifi. Good location, opposite a supermarket. The shower had strong pressure and hot water came out quickly - no need to wait. There's a room next to the reception with microwave/cutlery/fridge... for guests to make their own food.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    5.0
    Centrally located venue in Coimbra
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator so was difficult with multiple suitcases. The bathroom was very cramped and the shower was not hot enough.

    Lovely location very close to the center and supermarket.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    2.0
    Wouldn't stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was tiny and the bathroom possibly the smallest I've ever seen. The shower was old and the floor in a poor state. Really not impressed.

    Location is okay. Staff member Otis is nice

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water in the shower. Nobody in reception during checkout time to complain

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable & enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike about the property. However, If the guest rooms were provided with a space heater for the winter, the experience would be even better.

    The property was at a convenient location. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well-maintained. I had a comfortable & enjoyable stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location being right opposite the car park & major supermarket, & within walking distance to all major attractions. Check in staff very friendly and helpful. Common dining room was cute and provided all amenities to be able to have our own meals there with complimentary tea and coffee. Very clean and good sturdy beds.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    2.0
    Not a good experience
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Very basic room with ants walking on the room

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    5.0
    Close to city center, not recommended for long term
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was awful, we both had back aches after sleeping one night there

    Close to the city center and all attractions

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of a kitchen for self-catering guests

    Nice place, in the center of the city, friendly staff, reasonable rates.

    Stayed in December 2023

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