Epic Days — Hotel in Coimbra

26-28/6/22 - Ground floor corner||We three middle-aged guys from London were touring Portugal North to South by Public Transport.||We booked this apartment as one of the cheaper ones, knowing it was in the university district a long way up the hill!||Sure enough it was up the hill, a bit tricky to find and once found an elaborate process to get the key from a coded box in another (coded entry) adjacent door.||Once into the corner ground floor apartment we found a cosy, space with a double bed taking up most of the triangular corner. A bunk bed by one wall was easy to access.||Windows were difficult to keep open to get a draught but we wedged a glass in. ||The access to the double bed was difficult and the pillow would gave dropped behind easily so I physically moved it square on to the back wall.||The kitchen was tight and reasonably equipped, a small dining table squeezed between with only space for two chairs. The rug on the floor snagged with the fridge door's opening so I removed it completely.||Other reviewers have commented on the IKEA fittings and space saving accessories - true!||The shower-room was modern and fine.||At night it was quiet.||One day we washed some clothes but there was nowhere to hang them so I made up an elaborate strings and bungees.||There is a very lively student bar just round the corner which served us well for the night it was open! Acceptable wine at €1 a plastic glass.||The images on the TA site are of the upper rooms as ours was a lot tighter! One did feel a bit exposed to passers-by if our windows were open.||Overall though a perfectly good economical place to stay for two, three at a pinch but four at a real squeeze! ||Once in I had to help other new arrivals to get them into their flats with a few phone calls. Upper apartments have more space. Ground floor is cramped for three, a real squeeze for four. Good value though up...

The first thing you'll realize is that the pictures they posted for their property were taken with a super wide angle lens :). The rooms are not as big as you would imagine from the pictures. We were four of us, 2 adults and 2 children and it is definitely a tight fit. if you plan to spend most of your time in the room then this might not be the place for you. But since we barely got to the room until late night we did not mind it too much. The room itself is very clean, but our room was sloping to one side so makd it a little difficult to sleep, cause you tend to roll over in that direction.

The location of this place is the best selling point because it is very central. You do have to climb up and down steep inclines whether it's by car or walking, but since most of the activities are in this area you don't have much of a choice.

The property itself gives you the impression of a youth hostel as opposed to a hotel if that's what you were thinking.

There is some parking close by on the street and it is free in the evening from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. and the weekends are free. The parking is not very expensive and we paid about 4 euros for 6 hours.

There is a shared kitchen which is decently equipped.

Now that I know what to expect, I would be more prepared but will definitely come back again because it is too central to give up for its...

We had a wonderful trip to Coimbra, and staying at the Epic Days Guest House made our experience even better. For the price we paid, the guest house exceeded our expectations in terms of quality and comfort. The rooms were impeccably clean and well-maintained, providing a cozy and welcoming environment after our daily adventures in the city.

What truly stood out was the exceptional service from the staff. They were incredibly friendly and attentive, promptly addressing a minor issue we encountered with our room. Their quick response and willingness to assist made us feel valued and well taken care of throughout our stay.

The guest house’s location was also convenient, offering easy access to local attractions and dining options. Overall, our stay at Epic Days Guest House contributed significantly to the enjoyment of our trip. We appreciated the good value for money and the high standard of service provided. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Coimbra and look forward to staying there again on...