Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Coimbra University
4.5/5(7 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.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
4.5/5(2 reviews)
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
Biblioteca Joanina
4.5/5(4 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(3 reviews)
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
Jardim da Manga
3.5/5(3 reviews)
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
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.
Activities
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
NZ$114
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
NZ$26
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lisbon to Porto Private Tour stoping in Coimbra and Aveiro
NZ$1,160
Per adult
One Way Porto to Lisbon, through Coimbra and Fatima
NZ$563
Per adult
Coimbra Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
NZ$329
Per adult
From Porto: Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima
NZ$1,000
Per adult
Our pick of the best Coimbra City Centre Hotel Deals
ibis Coimbra Centro
Avenida Emidio Navarro 70, Edificio Topazio, Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$122 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$122
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
Nice, Comfortable, Room/Hotel in a Great Location
"This was a very nice, comfortable room and hotel. A great value for the price. It exceeded my expectations which was absolutely wonderful, plus it is in the perfect area to explore Coimbra."
Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2024
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25, Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$207 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$207
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice hotel at the center"
Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5, Coimbra, COIMBRA
The price is NZ$199 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$199
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (312 reviews)
Central location and good quality room and breakfa
"Central location by the railway station, 5 minutes from the old centre of town. Good quality of accommodation with very comfortable beds, nice linen and excellent bath/ shower. Everything looked new and well maintained. Breakfast was very good"
Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is NZ$166 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$166
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024
Vila Galé Coimbra
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra
The price is NZ$253 per night from 2 May to 3 May
NZ$253
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (834 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good food and drinks. The beds and pillows were a little hard but that was our only complaint."
Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024
Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Largo Augusto Hilário n9, Coimbra
The price is NZ$336 per night from 2 May to 3 May
NZ$336
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (486 reviews)
"Absolute;y charming place. Well-located and clean, and with a very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024
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Other neighbourhoods around Coimbra City Centre
Casal dos Balaus
Casal dos Balaus might not have many top sights, but Conímbriga Ruins and PO.RO.S - Portugal Roman Museum in Sicó are two attractions nearby that you can check out.