Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide

Coimbra

Velha Cathedral which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views
Coimbra University showing a sunset and heritage elements
Biblioteca Joanina showing interior views, heritage elements and religious aspects
Coimbra featuring heritage elements and a fountain
Santa Cruz Church which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Coimbra University which includes a sunset and a square or plaza

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.

Coimbra University
Velha Cathedral featuring heritage elements and interior views

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.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset

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.

Biblioteca Joanina
Santa Cruz Church which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Santa Cruz Church
Jardim da Manga showing heritage elements

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.

Jardim da Manga
Coimbra showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Find out about the history of Sé Nova when you take a trip to New Cathedral of Coimbra. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Oslo
Hotel Oslo
3 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25, Coimbra
The price is ₹7,314 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹7,314
₹7,753 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful views from room and rooftop. Very friendly staff. Parking by hotel was very convenient for our rental car. Breakfast, which is included, is very nice with many options to choose from."

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025

Hotel Oslo
Hotel Mondego
Hotel Mondego
3 out of 5
Largo das Ameias, n3-5, Coimbra, COIMBRA
The price is ₹6,438 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹6,438
₹7,007 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (495 reviews)
Ultra clean
"Super clean, great location, lovely staff! We had a little bit of a sewer smell in the bathroom, but overall not horrible and was gone the next day."

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025

Hotel Mondego
Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Sapientia Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Largo Augusto Hilário n9, Coimbra
The price is ₹9,951 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
₹9,951
₹10,549 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (584 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

Sapientia Boutique Hotel
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
4 out of 5
27 Largo da Portagem, Coimbra
The price is ₹8,469 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹8,469
₹8,977 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado and Almedina ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"Beautiful and unique design. The staff member were very kind and made or stay to feel like a 5 star hotel. Location is a plus. If you go to Coimbra, look no further, highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
3 out of 5
Rua Couraça dos Apóstolos n 15-17, Coimbra
The price is ₹5,902 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹5,902
₹6,256 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (386 reviews)
"We LOVED our stay here! Right from when we checked in, we got a glass of champagne and a snack, followed by a wonderful breakfast hand delivered to our room the next morning. Everything was spotless, and the staff was very welcoming. The only thing that you should be aware of is there is no lift, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is ₹7,100 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹7,100
₹7,526 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (987 reviews)
"Excelent choice to stay!! Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
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Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide