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1. NH Coimbra Dona Inês

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Arthur
£84
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
NH Coimbra Dona Inês

2. SOPHIA STUDIOS

SOPHIA STUDIOS
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Chloe
£67
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
SOPHIA STUDIOS

3. R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Mohammed
£59
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

4. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
Coimbra City Centre
Canada
Rita
£104
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

5. Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Vila Julieta Guesthouse
Coimbra
United States
Sumathi
£73
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Vila Julieta Guesthouse

6. Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Guest House Infante Dom Henrique
Coimbra City Centre
Australia
Leo
£40
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

7. Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Coimbra City Centre
Canada
rob
£57
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

8. Coimbra Vintage Lofts

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Coimbra City Centre
Canada
Kyra
£67
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Coimbra Vintage Lofts

9. Hotel Oslo

Hotel Oslo
Coimbra City Centre
Australia
Jonathan
£96
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hotel Oslo

10. Hotel Mondego

Hotel Mondego
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Michael
£71
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Hotel Mondego

11. Hotel Astoria

Hotel Astoria
Coimbra City Centre
Canada
Robert
£61
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hotel Astoria

12. Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Kim
£95
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Sapientia Boutique Hotel

13. ibis Coimbra Centro

ibis Coimbra Centro
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Magdalena
£57
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
ibis Coimbra Centro

14. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Jeffery
£77
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

15. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Gonzalo
£52
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

16. Pharmacia Guest House

Pharmacia Guest House
Coimbra City Centre
United Kingdom
Sarah
£71
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Pharmacia Guest House

17. The Luggage

The Luggage
Coimbra
Canada
Erika
£65
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
The Luggage

18. Riversuites

Riversuites
Coimbra
Canada
Suzanne
£61
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Riversuites

19. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel
Coimbra City Centre
United Kingdom
Fernando
£112
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

20. Casa da Baixa by PURUS

Casa da Baixa by PURUS
Coimbra City Centre
United States
Glenn
£64
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Casa da Baixa by PURUS
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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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A historic building with intricate stone carvings and a large arched entrance.

Santa Cruz Church

9.2/10 (260 reviews)
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
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A historic courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by arched walkways and a prominent castle-like building with a tower.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

9.2/10 (504 reviews)
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
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A grand library with ornate bookshelves, a red carpet, and a central ornate archway.

Biblioteca Joanina

9.4/10 (460 reviews)
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
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A church with a cross on top, ornate carvings, and two domes.

New Cathedral of Coimbra

9.0/10 (108 reviews)
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.
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A historical building with a central courtyard, columns, and domed roofs.

Jardim da Manga

8.6/10 (80 reviews)
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
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An ancient stone structure with a narrow passageway leading to a small room.

Museu Nacional Machado de Castro

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor.
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CAV

8.4/10 (20 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to CAV during your stay in Santa Cruz. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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A historic plaza with a prominent cathedral featuring ornate architecture and a fountain in the center.
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Sapientia Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect hotel, comfortable beds, amazing location."
Tal 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Sapientia Boutique Hotel
SOPHIA STUDIOS

SOPHIA STUDIOS

10/10 Excellent
"Great location! So close to everything in downtown area. Of course you need to walk up the hill to the university. Place was clean and nicely renovated. Air conditioning is much appreciated. The plugs in the kitchen are tricky to reach, and it’s not very soundproof between units / with the staircase, but otherwise a wonderful place to stay in Coimbra."
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
SOPHIA STUDIOS
Hotel Astoria

Hotel Astoria

10/10 Excellent
"Where do we start. This was a fabulous hotel. Everything we expected and hoped for. Sonia looked after us from the moment we arrived and we could not have wished for a better host. If you want a modern hotel with square rooms and satellite TV, this is not the place for you. Keeping the style of its initial build 100 years ago makes this place very special from the opulence of the residents lounge, the ship like dining room and the rooms which are old but well cared for. We were fortunate to have a room facing the river with large balcony doors and air conditioning. The breakfast was exceptional. We dropped one star on the amenities only because it would have been nice to have a bar. To be fair there is an honesty bar but its not the same. Deserves all 5 stars overall and we re already looking at dates to return."
Neil 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Astoria
Bussaco Palace Hotel

Bussaco Palace Hotel

8/10 Good
"nice place to stay for a short stay, The room need to be refresh and not a lot of personal but rhete friendly and happy"
Dominic 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Bussaco Palace Hotel
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

8/10 Good
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rob 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Hotel Oslo

Hotel Oslo

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location and knowledgeable staff who were very helpful. Breakfast was excellent."
Catherine 2-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Hotel Oslo
NH Coimbra Dona Inês

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed here with my spouse and teen for a an overnight trip to Coimbra. We found the hotel to be spotless and within a 30 minute walk to the attractions at the university with restaurants and a supermarket nearby. I would stay again."
Sonia 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Quinta Das Lagrimas

Quinta Das Lagrimas

10/10 Excellent
"Charming old world property. Wonderful staff."
Anne 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Quinta Das Lagrimas
Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent
"We had good directions, a clean, well appointed room, and a wonderful, welcoming morning breakfast. Sonia is a wonderful host and I would recommend this quite spot to all. The room had good air conditioning."
sara 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Vila Julieta Guesthouse

More cheap stays in Santa Cruz

Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Rua Doutor Manuel Rodrigues, 43 Coimbra
£40
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (154 reviews)
Guest House Infante Dom Henrique
Pensão Residencial Internacional

Pensão Residencial Internacional

Avenida Emídio Navarro, 4 Coimbra
£46
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (203 reviews)
Pensão Residencial Internacional
ibis Coimbra Centro

ibis Coimbra Centro

Avenida Emidio Navarro 70 Coimbra
£57
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
ibis Coimbra Centro
Casa da Baixa by PURUS

Casa da Baixa by PURUS

Rua Ferreira Borges, 145 Coimbra
£64
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (90 reviews)
Casa da Baixa by PURUS
The Luggage

The Luggage

Rua Antero de Quental, N125 Coimbra
£65
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
The Luggage
Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Alameda da Conchada 20 Coimbra
£73
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Cruz?
The best area to stay in Santa Cruz is along the beachfront, particularly around Praia de Santa Cruz and Praia da Física.This area is the heart of Santa Cruz, offering direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and its expansive sandy beaches. The main promenade runs along these beaches, dotted with various cafes, restaurants, and shops. You'll find a relaxed, coastal village feel here, superb for those looking to unwind by the sea.Couples often find the beachfront appealing for a relaxed getaway. You can enjoy romantic strolls along the shore, dine at ocean-view restaurants, and simply soak up the sun. The sound of the waves creates a naturally calming soundtrack to your stay.Families will also appreciate the convenience of staying right by the beach. With easy access to the sand and sea, children can spend hours playing in the water or building sandcastles.
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How much is the nightly rate at a Santa Cruz hotel?
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