Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Coimbra City Centre
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.
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.
Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor.
Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
Activities
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
NZ$31
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
NZ$11
per adult
University of Coimbra Guided Tour with Tickets
NZ$118
per adult
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
NZ$134
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Coimbra City Centre Hotel Deals
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA
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! (679 reviews)
Clean, helpful staff, great location.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is NZ$170 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$170
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
This was a diamond in the rough. The staff was courteous, the room clean and well located. To be fair, Coimbra was not at its best due to the weather pummeling it in early Feb, 2026 but the welcome received at the Oslo was outstanding. The food was good and I felt at home for the time I spent ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
27 Largo da Portagem Coimbra
The price is NZ$201 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$201
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (259 reviews)
Very nice room. Incredible decoration’s
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12 Coimbra
The price is NZ$162 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$162
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
The rooms were clean, small but location was convenient. The staff were very courteous and very helpful, they showed us what to check out etc.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is NZ$81 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$81
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 Santa ...
7.6/10 Good! (780 reviews)
Well located, friendly staff and warming facilities
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
ibis Coimbra Centro
Avenida Emidio Navarro 70 Coimbra
The price is NZ$111 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$111
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Pleasant view, nice room,
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
