Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
Coimbra
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.
Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
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.
Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
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.
Things to do
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
Rp258.616
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
Rp1.969.462
per adult
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Rp109.216
per adult
Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town
Rp168.032
per adult
Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Rp139.056
per adult
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre
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! (672 reviews)
We stayed just one night and it was great. Beautiful room, spacious and great location.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is Rp1.608.252 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.608.252
Rp1.744.624 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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)
Everything
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
27 Largo da Portagem Coimbra
The price is Rp1.675.968 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
Rp1.675.968
Rp1.816.403 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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! (254 reviews)
Room was spotless and we had all the amenities we needed. Location was great but too bad the tropical depressions rolled in.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is Rp804.126 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
Rp804.126
Rp892.251 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12 Coimbra
The price is Rp1.504.797 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.504.797
Rp1.634.961 total
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! (987 reviews)
Check in staff was great. Room was comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Rua Couraça dos Apóstolos n 15-17 Coimbra
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
Very unique room, location is right near University and close to Main Street and old town, Staffa are very friendly, the breakfast is brought into the room, no fancy but good for what are needed in the morning, also the water and shower has multiple heads, with strong warm water it can be a good ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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.
