Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide

Coimbra

A historic building with a dome and a statue on top, surrounded by red-tiled roofs and a river in the background.
A historic building with a clock tower, arched staircases, and a courtyard.
A grand library with ornate bookshelves, a red carpet, and a central ornate archway.
A historic courtyard with arches, a fountain, and a tiled roof.
A historic square with a prominent cathedral featuring intricate architecture and a flagpole.

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A historic building with a clock tower, arched staircases, and a courtyard.

Coimbra University

9.4/10 (734 reviews)
Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.
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Things to do

Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

£4
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour
Coimbra Walking Tour

Coimbra Walking Tour

£26
per adult
Coimbra Walking Tour
Coimbra: Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites

Coimbra: Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites

£23
per adult
Coimbra: Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites
Coimbra: Adventure, Discovery & Learning with a Local

Coimbra: Adventure, Discovery & Learning with a Local

£43
per adult
Coimbra: Adventure, Discovery & Learning with a Local
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

£14
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
GPS Audioguide application: From the Lower Town to the University

Coimbra Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h25 and 25 Audio Comments

£5
per traveller
Coimbra Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h25 and 25 Audio Comments
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Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Oslo

Hotel Oslo

3 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is £90 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£90
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms, very close to all attractions. Great rooftop for a late evening drink to look at the city"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hotel Oslo
Hotel Mondego

Hotel Mondego

3 out of 5
Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA
The price is £85 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£85
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (751 reviews)
"Location, property and staff are all excellent. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hotel Mondego
NH Coimbra Dona Inês

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12 Coimbra
Fully refundable
The price is £80 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£80
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was clean and spacious for our family of 4, consisting of 2 adults and 2 young children. They offered us an extra bed, but the 3 twin beds in the room is already sufficient for us. The staff during check-in was also very helpful and friendly. She provided us with a lot of local information. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20 Coimbra
The price is £113 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£113
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel with a great location and nice spa."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
Hotel Astoria

Hotel Astoria

3 out of 5
Avenida Emidio Navarro 21 Coimbra
The price is £74 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£74
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (865 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Hotel Astoria
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is £52 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£52
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Centro ...
7.6/10 Good! (830 reviews)
"No AC in 100 degree days. Elevator stopped working. But it was a hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

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Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide

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