Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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Coimbra showing landscape views, a river or creek and a sunset
Coimbra showing night scenes, a bridge and a city
Coimbra which includes a city
Coimbra showing a city, night scenes and a bridge
Coimbra which includes a river or creek

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Velha Cathedral featuring a city, landscape views and heritage elements

Coimbra City Centre

4/5(11 area reviews)

Historical sites, river views and bars are some highlights of Coimbra City Centre. Make a stop by Santa Cruz Church or Old Cathedral of Coimbra while you're exploring.

Coimbra City Centre
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
The price is NZ$92 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$92
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado ...
7.6/10 Good! (727 reviews)
Nous n'avons pas pris les déjeuners.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

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$168 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$168
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)
room was clean and staff very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Vila Galé Coimbra

Vila Galé Coimbra

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra
The price is NZ$258 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
NZ$258
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (961 reviews)
Hotel was clean. Buffet supper was cold, we did get a refund for the supper.

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Vila Galé Coimbra
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SOPHIA STUDIOS

SOPHIA STUDIOS

4 out of 5
R. Sofia 37, Coimbra, Coimbra
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
Great place to stay!

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

SOPHIA STUDIOS
Coimbra Vintage Lofts

Coimbra Vintage Lofts

3 out of 5
Rua Simão de Évora, 11, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Núcleo da Cidade ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (144 reviews)
Clean, central, very spacious. Kitchen could add a few more implements, but overall very good

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Azul Downtown Apartments - Sé Velha

Azul Downtown Apartments - Sé Velha

Coimbra
Stay at this apartment in Coimbra. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and balconies. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Santa Cruz Church are ...
Azul Downtown Apartments - Sé Velha
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
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
Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha featuring a church or cathedral

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

Activities

Moliceiro Boat

Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

NZ$191
per adult
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

NZ$10
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour
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 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
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

NZ$32
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
Coimbra City Tour

Coimbra City Tour

NZ$40
per adult
Coimbra City Tour
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Coimbra showing landscape views, a river or creek and a sunset

Coimbra