Hotel Leiria, Santarem

Hotel São Francisco

8.9/10
Very good 465 guest reviews
Suitable for Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

Central Leiria hotel with well-equipped rooms, private balcony, and good value for money. Attentive staff and location near historical monuments.

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The essentials, no fluff:

Location in the historic center

Located in the heart of Leiria, 300 metres from the castle, 150 metres from the Cathedral, and 40 metres from the José Lucio da Silva Theatre. Walking distance to shops and attractions.

Rooms with private balcony

All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TV, private balcony, minibar, and private bathroom with hairdryer.

Parking: availability without prior reservation

No private parking. Free public street parking available in front of the hotel based on availability, no reservations possible. Additional fees may apply.

Accessibility for reduced mobility

Features elevator, adapted rooms, raised WC with support bars, lower sink, and emergency cord in bathroom. Adapted parking available in the area.

Who is this suitable for

Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

When it is an ideal choice

  • Travellers seeking central location with easy access to historical monuments and shops without long commutes.
  • People with reduced mobility, thanks to elevator, adapted rooms, and accessibility services.
  • Families, with availability of family rooms and services like luggage storage and 24-hour reception.
  • Guests who value personalised service from staff and included breakfast.

When to consider alternatives

  • Necesitas parking garantizado y reservable. El hotel no dispone de parking propio y el de la calle no se puede reservar.
  • Buscas máxima comodidad en la habitación, dado que algunos huéspedes han reportado problemas en este aspecto.
  • Requieres coche de alquiler como transporte principal. La ubicación céntrica es ideal a pie, pero el parking es limitado.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

  • Attentive and helpful staff. Multiple positive mentions about the team's service.
  • Excellent central location with easy access to monuments and shops. Score of 9.3 in location category.
  • Well-rated breakfast and clean rooms according to guest comments.
  • Balanced price-to-quality ratio, score of 8.5 in this category.

Things to consider

  • Some guests have noted comfort issues in rooms, with 3 negative mentions in the analysed sample.
  • Breakfast received criticism in 2 instances within the sample of opinions.
  • Accessibility limitation reported at least once, despite having adaptations.
  • Street parking without prior reservation: availability not guaranteed, especially in peak season.

Location and nearby points

Leiria’s Historic Centre: Cathedral 150 metres, José Lucio da Silva Theatre 40 metres, Castelo de Leiria 300 metres.

Proximity to cultural attractions: Convento São Francisco 4 metres, Casa dos Pintores 550 metres.

Transport links: Bus station 3 minutes on foot. Train station 2.7 km. Nearby restaurants like Pizzaria Luzzo 100 metres.

Access to regional monuments: Alcobaça Monastery 20 minutes by car, Batalha Monastery 15 minutes, Fátima Sanctuary 30 minutes.

Nearby points of interest and transport

Catedral de Leiria 500 m
Castillo de Leiria 900 m
Covento São Francisco 4 m
Tren Estação Ferroviária de Leiria 2,7 km
Casa de los Pintores 550 m
Pavilhão da Mata Rainha D. Leonor, Caldas da Rainha 800 m
Restaurante Pizzaria Luzzo 100 m
Tren Marinha Grande 11 km

Frequently asked questions

Is breakfast included?

Yes, breakfast is served every morning at the hotel.

Is there free WiFi?

Yes, free WiFi available throughout the property, scored 9.0 in guest reviews.

What is the distance to Leiria Castle?

Leiria Castle is 300 metres from the hotel, a few minutes’ walk.

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