Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Coimbra University
5/5(12 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.
Biblioteca Joanina
4.5/5(11 reviews)
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
Santa Cruz Church
4.5/5(8 reviews)
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
Jardim da Manga
5/5(1 review)
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
New Cathedral of Coimbra
New Cathedral of Coimbra is just one of the places to see in Sé Nova, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
5/5(9 reviews)
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
Things to do
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets
£60
per adult
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
£9
per adult
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
£14
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is £99 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£99
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
The staff was welcoming, available to all our questions and provided great information to enjoy Coimbra. The accommodations are clean and adequate- not luxurious, but comfortable and pleasant. The buffet breakfast is wonderful. The location is great to experience the city and tourist attractions. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA
The price is £86 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£86
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (700 reviews)
The Hotel is nice.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is £40 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£40
4 May - 5 May
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! (795 reviews)
No serious issues but definitely a case of you get what you pay for. I stayed three nights and each night it sounded like people in rooms above and beside me were either smashing furniture or throwing suitcases across the room. This wasn’t the fault of the hotel and possibly a rare occurrence.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12 Coimbra
The price is £90 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
£90
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
Good variety at breakfast including churos and chocolate.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
27 Largo da Portagem Coimbra
The price is £119 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
£119
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado and Almedina Tower ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews)
Such an amazing hotel. The room was decorated beautifully and the bathroom looks like a library was real book titles. The bed was super comfortable, and the location could not have been more perfect. The staff at the front, Helena was super helpful with navigating public transit when we were confused ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Rua Couraça dos Apóstolos n 15-17 Coimbra
The price is £103 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
£103
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (460 reviews)
The property was large for the suite that we booked. Unfortunately there is a bar not too far from this hotel that kept patrons pretty loud until late in the evening drinking and shouting on the street while trying to sleep. Overall the hotel was in a great location to the university of Coimbra and ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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