Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Visit Santa Cruz

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
When we arrived, the room we had was awful, bathroom tiles/ grout were dirty and moldy. Toilet and sink were ok. Overall a dingy room. My friend went to front desk to see if we could have another room, she was told not possible, hotel was booked. We figured it just 2 nights, we’ll bare it. Off we ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Just stayed for a night. Wonderful hotel and well maintained. Felt safe and convenient.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
Nice hotel , friendly peoples
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Unexpected quality for an appartement in a backstreet
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

SOPHIA STUDIOS
Nous avons aimé l'emplacement, le confort du lit et le fait qu’il y avait sur place quelqu'un pour nous accueillir, et il était très sympathique. Petits conseils ; avoir sur place : sel , poivre, essuie-tout. Impeccable pour le reste. Merci
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

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Popular places to visit

Coimbra University
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.

Portugal dos Pequenitos
Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.

Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

Santa Cruz Church
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra
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 Top Attractions Walking Tour

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites

Coimbra: Adventure, Discovery & Learning with a Local



