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Bussaco Palace Hotel

5.0 star property
A mountain retreat where fine French cuisine meets spectacular views, creating a luxurious escape in a historic setting surrounded by natural beauty

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Mealhada, Bussaco Palace Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bairrada Wine Museum and Museum Jose Luciano de Castro are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pedro Teixeira Monument and Santa Cruz Church. O Pioneiro do Mondego and Casa Muncipal da Cultural are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mealhada travel guide
Map
Mata do Bussaco, Luso, Mealhada, 3050-261

What's nearby

  • Portugal dos Pequenitos
    Portugal dos Pequenitos
    31 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Coimbra University which includes a sunset and heritage elements
    Coimbra University
    32 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Costa Nova Beach as well as a couple
    Costa Nova Beach
    58 min drive - 76.9 km
  • National Forest of Bussaco
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Termas de Luso
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Churrasqueira Rocha
    11 min drive
  • Theatro Caffe
    13 min drive
  • Burguer King
    13 min drive
  • Pedro dos Leitões
    14 min drive
  • Pastelaria Cote D'azur
    12 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
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 does it cost to stay at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bussaco Palace Hotel on Mar 12, 2026 start from CA $190, excluding 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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bussaco Palace Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful customer service, beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Grand old palace treated like you are a royal gues

This is a grand old (1800) palace built by a king as a hunting lodge in the middle of a lush forest. If you want to enjoy a grand magical stay with service that makes one feel like they stayed in a kings palace of long ago this is it! We absolutely loved it. Had dinner in the hotel,Excellant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. rooms a bit outdated. But we had a great stay .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay. the hiking trains are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are beautiful and furnishings were suited to the era of when it was built. The breakfast was excellent and included with our stay. There is only one option for dinner and it was pricey. There is no wi-fi in the room, only the area near the bar. The TV in the room only has Portuguese channels. It would have been nice to have music playing in the bar/lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history!!!
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

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historical site!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Common areas are just marvelous. Breakfast was very good. Rooms need update.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Fantastic place to stay

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 Excellent

Melanie

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

Full of special experiences

Lovely high end experience. Beautiful interiors. Very opulent. Great forest and garden walks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

It’s a unique experience and hotel is very old but gorgeous. Park around it is absolutely beautiful. Dinner and breakfast in the beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property for wandering in the forest, lovely building, but a bit tired. Very enjoyable stay. Fabulous meal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

james

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

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility and the staff was very friendly & response.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024