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A buffet with various food items, including fruits, cheeses, and condiments.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible reception desk, and a sign reading "NH HOTEL."

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.

1. NH Coimbra Dona Inês

Coimbra City Centre

Kevin

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel with a rooftop terrace featuring a pool and outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water and a cityscape at night.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet, dining tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a glass wall, a reception area, and multiple seating arrangements.

2. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Coimbra City Centre

Ian

NZ$270

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden floor, and a black chair.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a marble backsplash.

A white wall with three framed artworks and a door.

3. SOPHIA STUDIOS

Coimbra City Centre

Karen

NZ$157

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern lounge area with sofas, ottomans, and a red accent wall with motivational text.

A buffet counter with various food items and drinks, including fruits, vegetables, and a juice bar.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "JUST WHAT YOU NEED".

4. Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Coimbra City Centre

Margot

NZ$96

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A multi-story building with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating a residential hotel.

A window with curtains, through which a view of buildings and a clear sky is visible.

A reception area with a piano, a Christmas tree, and a bicycle suspended from the ceiling.

5. Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Coimbra City Centre

Leo

NZ$92

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a lamp.

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, and a decorative wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and chairs. There is a fireplace with a log stack, a television, and a decorative mirror.

A patio with a white table and chairs, a potted plant, and a door leading to a room.

6. R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

Mohammed

NZ$150

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a tiled backsplash. There are shelves with decorative items and a potted plant on the counter.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a painting, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance with a double door and a balcony with decorative railings.

7. Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Coimbra

Sumathi

NZ$194

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red blanket, two wall-mounted lamps, and artwork on the wall.

A dining table with chairs, a bowl, and glassware.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a small potted plant on the countertop.

A wooden staircase with a unique zigzag design leading to a closet area.

8. Miguel Torga Vintage Lofts

Coimbra City Centre

Jose

NZ$120

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape with red-roofed buildings.

A modern interior with a seating area featuring two sofas and a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a view of the street through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern dining area with large windows offering a city view, wooden furniture, and a pendant light.

9. Hotel Oslo

Coimbra City Centre

James

NZ$251

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at night.

A modern hotel reception with a clean, minimalist design, featuring a reception desk, a clock, and a neon sign that reads "HOTEL MONDEGO".

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern interior with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a staircase, and a large window.

10. Hotel Mondego

Coimbra City Centre

Mark

NZ$252

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table, large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A breakfast setup with a bowl of cereal, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a white table.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area, seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

11. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

Coimbra

Mahsa

NZ$203

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and historic buildings.

A hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A room with a large window, a red chair, a table, and a bookshelf.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden bookshelves, and a dining area with blue chairs and a long table.

12. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

Coimbra City Centre

Lucinda

NZ$276

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.

A corridor with a patterned floor, metal railings, and a person walking.

A modern bedroom with a wooden interior, a bed with white linens, a built-in wardrobe, and a small bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A corridor with bunk beds, wooden walls, and numbered doors.

13. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

Nicole

NZ$110

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with blinds, and a decorative plant.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A room with a blue wall, a green sofa, a yellow armchair, a small round table, and a tall floor lamp.

A hotel room with a shower, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

14. ibis Coimbra Centro

Coimbra City Centre

Magdalena

NZ$141

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, including a road with cars and a bridge.

A room with a yellow armchair, a floor lamp, a small side table, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A bridge over a calm river with a cityscape in the background.

15. Archisuites

Coimbra

Glenn

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A grand building with a central staircase, ornate architectural details, and a flag.

A glass-enclosed outdoor dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and framed by columns.

A library with a round table and chairs, surrounded by tall bookshelves filled with books.

A pathway leading to a stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery.

16. Quinta Das Lagrimas

Coimbra

Anne

NZ$382

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A terrace with red tiles, a street lamp, and a view of a river and buildings in the background.

A modern room with a wooden dining table, three hanging pendant lights, and a view into another room with a bed.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and shelves with glasses and bottles.

17. Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Coimbra City Centre

Tal

NZ$478

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A lobby with a glass partition, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, red upholstered chairs, and a central round table.

A historic building with ornate architecture and a sign reading "HOTEL ASTOR."

A multi-story building with arched windows and balconies.

18. Hotel Astoria

Coimbra City Centre

Robert

NZ$166

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a vanity, and a view of the city through an arched window.

A room with a bed, red pillows, a white phone, and a window with a view of buildings.

A cozy room with a sloped ceiling, a bathtub, a sofa with red cushions, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A luxurious room with a large, ornate wall panel, a plush sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bottle of liquor.

19. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

dana

NZ$275

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a railing and a view of the outside.

A hallway with a wooden cabinet, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a window with natural light.

A corner of a room with a wooden panel wall, a wooden floor, and a bed with a dark-colored bedspread in the background.

20. Entre Ruas Apartments

Coimbra City Centre

Vananh

NZ$238

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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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 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 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 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 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 ornate church interior with a high arched ceiling, golden decorations, and a central altar.

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 historic courtyard with arches, a fountain, and a tiled roof.

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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Edificio Chiado

10.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu with a stop at Edificio Chiado. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Venture to sights like Santa Cruz Church and Jardim da Manga as you discover Santa Cruz.

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A historic cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a mix of colorful buildings.

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Santa Cruz

Hotel Mondego

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location, staff.is helpful and breakfast is plenty"

Quinta Das Lagrimas

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place The staff was very helpful"

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay in a gorgeous place. Dinner was superb and breakfast unmatched. We highly recommend it. The location was perfect, easy walks to all the important sites."

SOPHIA STUDIOS

10/10 Excellent

"Sofia Studios was great value considering the incredible central location it has in Coimbra. It was exceptionally clean and very easy to check in to. Staff are on hand during the day and are very helpful. Our only criticism is that he bathroom is really small with almost no counter space. As well, it's a lot of stairs to the third floor! Normally that wouldn't be a factor for us - and it was completely as advertised - but my wife sprained her knee earlier in our Portugal trip. For anybody with mobility issues, try to request the first floor (and even then there's two flights of stairs)."

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and friendly staff. Nice breakfast."

Bussaco Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing"

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Fabulous river view in an deluxe room (room 6) on floor 2 . Nice modern room with interesting features. If you have an early start, beware that breakfast is from 8.00am, and we had to order a breakfast box, which isn’t ideal; l have fed back that breakfast should start earlier from 6.30am for a continental style. Good location and next to the old town and main street"

ibis Coimbra Centro

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful. The room felt a bit dated, but it was cheap so I cannot complain. I would have liked to have a safe in the room, but that's not a huge problem. Location was good, near major churches and the university. Overall good."

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"This is a 5 star property - very beautifully designed room with velvet headboard, restored antique furniture and a huge balcony that overlooks their garden. 5 stars for location - a short 10 min walk away from the old town, though be prepared to walk down and up stairs as this is Coimbra 5 stars for cleanliness and the pictures are exactly what you get when you arrive, very well maintained home of Sonia and Jonah. 5 stars for the hosts who were warm, friendly and had a lovely breakfast spread of homemade zucchini jam, eggs, yoghurt and cheese… lots of options! Flexible luggage arrangements that allow guests to leave their bags earlier or later really makes it a convenient experience - hosts were also very responsive. If you are looking to stay in Coimbra, Vila Julieta feels like a boutique hotel with a warm touch."

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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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

1. NH Coimbra Dona Inês

2. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

3. SOPHIA STUDIOS

4. Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

5. Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

6. R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

7. Vila Julieta Guesthouse

8. Miguel Torga Vintage Lofts

9. Hotel Oslo

10. Hotel Mondego

11. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

12. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

13. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

14. ibis Coimbra Centro

15. Archisuites

16. Quinta Das Lagrimas

17. Sapientia Boutique Hotel

18. Hotel Astoria

19. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

20. Entre Ruas Apartments

Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions

Coimbra University

Biblioteca Joanina

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Santa Cruz Church

Jardim da Manga

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Museu Nacional Machado de Castro

Edificio Chiado

Learn more about Santa Cruz

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Santa Cruz

Hotel Mondego

Quinta Das Lagrimas

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

SOPHIA STUDIOS

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

Bussaco Palace Hotel

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

ibis Coimbra Centro

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

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