Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
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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.

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.

Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
Things to do

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

Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Religious History and Art Tour with Tickets
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Oslo
"This is a great base for a few days in Coimbra, which is a must-see in between Porto and Lisbon. Our room was comfortable with great beds and a view of the charming tile-roofed hills. The shower was very tiny and could be challenging for large people but it worked fine. The best thing about the Hotel ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
"When we arrived, the room we had was awful, bathroom tiles/ grout were dirty and moldy. Toilet and sink were ok. Overall a dingy room. My friend went to front desk to see if we could have another room, she was told not possible, hotel was booked. We figured it just 2 nights, we’ll bare it. Off we ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Mondego
"Hotel 100% recomendado. Está en un lugar espectacular.., cerca de todas las cosas emblemáticas. Además el shuttle del tren al hotel, totalmente gratis, tiene la parada justo frente al hotel. El staff amable, cortés y profesional. Gracias y nos vemos pronto!!!"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
"Great hotel it is not in the center however it is no far. Staff very friendly, there are a lot of amenities inside the property."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
"Amazing staff and clean, no frills, quiet property with an outstanding restaurant. Honestly, I was shocked when I entered my room. No windows, basically a box with a door….but let me tell you….the mattress and pillows were so comfortable. The pillows were divine. The shower water pressure is out ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
"Nice hotel , friendly peoples"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
