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Coimbra , Portugal
Coimbra , Portugal
Coimbra , Portugal
Coimbra , Portugal
Coimbra , Portugal

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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is NZ$81 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$81
3 Mar - 4 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! (764 reviews)
Friendly staff and nice rooms! The hotel is downtown, so it's in the middle of everything.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
NH Coimbra Dona Inês

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12 Coimbra
The price is NZ$161 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$161
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
Check in staff was great. Room was comfortable.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20 Coimbra
The price is NZ$247 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$247
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)
Good news and bad news. Good news: We had a broken suitcase handle when we arrived. On mention to the concierge, the maintenance man arrived in 5 minutes with toolbox in hand and in another 5 minutes he had it fixed. Yay! Five stars to that guy! Bad news: my wife and I had a couples massage and were ...

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
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SOPHIA STUDIOS

SOPHIA STUDIOS

4 out of 5
R. Sofia 37 Coimbra Coimbra
Stay at this aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
Room was clean. Has basic items needed. They were slow giving me the check in instructions. Very friendly in person. Near all the sights.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

SOPHIA STUDIOS
Coimbra Vintage Lofts

Coimbra Vintage Lofts

3 out of 5
Rua Simão de Évora, 11 Coimbra
Stay at this aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Núcleo da Cidade Muralhada/Torre ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (145 reviews)
Clean, central, very spacious. Kitchen could add a few more implements, but overall very good

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
T1 - Centro Histórico da Unesco

T1 - Centro Histórico da Unesco

Coimbra Coimbra
Stay at this apartment in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions CAV and Jardim da Manga are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Everything worked out great.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

T1 - Centro Histórico da Unesco
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Popular places to visit

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Portugal dos Pequenitos

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

Portugal dos Pequenitos
Coimbra University featuring a square or plaza and a sunset

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.

Coimbra University
Santa Cruz Church which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Santa Cruz Church

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

Santa Cruz Church
Velha Cathedral featuring interior views and heritage elements

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.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset

Biblioteca Joanina

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

Biblioteca Joanina
Coimbra showing a church or cathedral and heritage elements

New Cathedral of Coimbra

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.

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Activities

Barca Serrana - Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

NZ$31
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

NZ$11
per adult
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Walking Tour Coimbra

Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site

NZ$60
per adult
Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

NZ$134
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town

Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town

NZ$17
per adult
Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town
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Altstadt von Coimbra in Portugal

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