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

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

1. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

Coimbra City Centre, 0.3 km from Velha Universidade

Sarah

Rp2.130.891

Rp2.300.056 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A breakfast table with croissants, a banana, and orange juice.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring leading to a room with a bed and a window.

A historic building with a balcony, a sign indicating a parking area, and a street view.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden table, and a view through large windows.

2. Casa dos Aromas - Heritage & Confort

0.9 km from Velha Universidade

Vitor

Rp2.016.862

Rp2.179.186 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A staircase with white railings and wooden steps, leading to a landing with two framed artworks.

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, 0.6 km from Velha Universidade

Chloe

Rp1.481.003

Rp1.611.175 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A modern living room with a TV, sofa, and a dining area with a plant.

4. Entre Ruas Apartments

Coimbra City Centre, 0.3 km from Velha Universidade

Olivier

Rp2.005.711

Rp2.167.410 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

5. Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Coimbra City Centre, < 0.1 km from Velha Universidade

Tal

Rp2.292.183

Rp2.471.070 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a view of the city through a large window.

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

6. Hotel Mondego

Coimbra City Centre, 0.5 km from Velha Universidade

Jose

Rp1.685.471

Rp1.827.956 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bedroom with a bed, a hanging light fixture, and a view through a door.

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a gray carpet leading to a room with a wooden bench and a window.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a dark grey sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with a white interior, a sofa with colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a decorative light fixture.

7. Penedo da Saudade Suites & Hostel

0.8 km from Velha Universidade

Ahmet

Rp1.876.607

Rp2.030.495 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A historic building with a large open courtyard, surrounded by trees and modern buildings in the background.

A modern, minimalist room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are shelves with decorative items and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with white linens, a patterned pillow, and a small shelf with candles.

A balcony with a view of a densely packed cityscape, including buildings with red-tiled roofs and a prominent church tower.

8. JR Studios & Suites

0.7 km from Velha Universidade

Jane

Rp1.346.037

Rp1.468.155 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

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

9. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

1.4 km from Velha Universidade

Rp2.126.344

Rp2.295.285 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A building facade with a sign reading "PHARMACIA GUESTHOUSE".

A room with a large arched window, wooden columns, and a view of a building with balconies.

A balcony with blue and white patterned tiles, overlooking a river and buildings with traditional architecture.

A room with a large window, a door with a balcony, and a view of buildings outside.

10. Pharmacia Guest House

Coimbra City Centre, 0.3 km from Velha Universidade

"Really impressed with our stay here. Central location and yet a very quiet and spacious, comfortable room. Loved the historic building and old furniture/pharmacy artefacts in the communal areas whilst the bedroom was modern, clean, quiet and with excellent air con which was needed! Staff were very helpful, including not only ordering us a taxi but also walking us to the meeting point (as the guesthouse is on a pedestrianised road) and waiting with us to check we got it. We knew this was a...

Sarah

Rp1.703.029

Rp1.846.567 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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 a patterned floor, metal railings, and a person walking.

11. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre, 0.2 km from Velha Universidade

Jonathan

Rp1.080.025

Rp1.186.104 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A bathroom with a marble wall, a large mirror, a statue, and a red pillow on a bed in the background.

12. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre, 0.4 km from Velha Universidade

dana

Rp1.760.525

Rp1.907.512 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a metal ladder, and a view of a green outdoor area.

13. Quinta Das Lagrimas

1.2 km from Velha Universidade

Anne

Rp3.984.463

Rp4.264.887 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A modern dining area with large windows, white furniture, and a view of the cityscape.

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

14. NH Coimbra Dona Inês

Coimbra City Centre, 1.2 km from Velha Universidade

Rp1.931.270

Rp2.088.502 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A buffet setup with a checkered floor, white buffet counter, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A building with a white facade, columns, and a balcony.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a kitchen area with a microwave and sink.

15. The Luggage

0.7 km from Velha Universidade

Erika

Rp1.515.300

Rp1.647.530 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the street.

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.

16. Hotel Oslo

Coimbra City Centre, 0.5 km from Velha Universidade

Jonathan

Rp2.020.030

Rp2.182.587 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden chairs and tables, pendant lighting, and a central counter.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and decorative items.

A building with a central entrance, a staircase leading up to it, and two side windows.

17. Casa de São Bento by PURUS

0.6 km from Velha Universidade

Gustavo

Rp1.498.197

Rp1.629.445 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and bedside lamps.

The entrance to Riversuites with a clear view of the interior through the glass doors, a black doormat, and two potted plants on either side.

A reception desk with a display of potted plants, a clock, and informational brochures.

A buffet setup with various food items and a wall-mounted knife and fork decoration.

18. Riversuites

0.7 km from Velha Universidade

Suzanne

Rp1.462.986

Rp1.592.225 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a view of a body of water.

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.

19. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Coimbra City Centre, 1.1 km from Velha Universidade

Rita

Rp2.279.965

Rp2.458.075 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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 spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. ibis Coimbra Centro

Coimbra City Centre, 0.3 km from Velha Universidade

harriet

Rp1.227.674

Rp1.342.647 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 332 reviews	View
Casa dos Aromas - Heritage & Confort	9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
SOPHIA STUDIOS	9.6 Exceptional 179 reviews	View
Entre Ruas Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 114 reviews	View
Sapientia Boutique Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 734 reviews	View

Top Velha Universidade Hotel Reviews

Hotel Oslo

8/10 Good

"Excellent location, staff, and cleanliness. The breakfast, parking and price were very good."

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

8/10 Good

"Had a room on 6th floor which had a small terrace but no outdoor furniture which is a shame. Bathroom needs grouting refreshed as looks very dirty around Bath. Only shower option available as no plug. On the whole okay for 1 night. Staff were lovely."

Quinta Das Lagrimas

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel and very attentive staff. Room was very clean and good amenities. Breakfast was plentiful and well done - can order custom omelets as part of the buffet. The dinner restaurant was posh with fancy cuisine that could have been tastier. Would go back but would go out for dinner instead. The hotel was ver convenient and in walking distance to the University of Coimbra and other historical attractions."

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel great location"

Casa dos Aromas - Heritage & Confort

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place! Location close but quiet. Staff are great!"

Hotel Mondego

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Nice rooms! Nice breakfast!"

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was absolutely wonderful!!"

Hotel Ibn-Arrik

10/10 Excellent

"Todo fue muy bien el hotel bonito muy buen desayuno,el staff muy agradable. lo que no me gustó fue la cama muy incómoda y las almohadas horribles"

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I have been in many hotels. By far this is the best hotel ever !! Amazing interior architecture that I have never seen before. I highly recommend it to those who plan to visit Coimbra."

Other attractions near Velha Universidade

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 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 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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An ancient stone structure with a narrow passageway leading to a small room.

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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A church with a cross on top, ornate carvings, and two domes.

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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Fado ao Centro

8.6/10 (25 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Fado ao Centro, a popular theatre in Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Almedina Tower

8.4/10 (21 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu with a trip to Almedina Tower. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado

You can study the exhibits at Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Velha Universidade?

Velha Universidade is located in a historic area of Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu known for its stunning river views and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 160 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Velha Universidade?

Adjacent to Velha Universidade, Hotel Mondego is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and memory foam beds. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Oslo and NH Coimbra Dona Inês.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Velha Universidade?

Expedia has 160 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Velha Universidade.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Velha Universidade, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Velha Universidade.

What can I see and do near Velha Universidade?

Study the collections at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, Seminário Maior de Coimbra or Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado. Biblioteca Joanina, Santa Cruz Church and Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Local parks like Jardim da Manga, Jardim Botanico and Parque Canino Municipal are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

How can I get to Velha Universidade?

If you're taking a train into town, Coimbra Station is the closest stop to Coimbra City Centre. There may not be many public transport choices near Velha Universidade so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Velha Universidade hotels

1. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

2. Casa dos Aromas - Heritage & Confort

3. SOPHIA STUDIOS

4. Entre Ruas Apartments

5. Sapientia Boutique Hotel

6. Hotel Mondego

7. Penedo da Saudade Suites & Hostel

8. JR Studios & Suites

9. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

10. Pharmacia Guest House

11. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

12. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

13. Quinta Das Lagrimas

14. NH Coimbra Dona Inês

15. The Luggage

16. Hotel Oslo

17. Casa de São Bento by PURUS

18. Riversuites

19. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

20. ibis Coimbra Centro

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Top Velha Universidade Hotel Reviews

Hotel Oslo

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Quinta Das Lagrimas

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

Casa dos Aromas - Heritage & Confort

Hotel Mondego

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Hotel Ibn-Arrik

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Velha Universidade

Biblioteca Joanina

Coimbra University

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Museu Nacional Machado de Castro

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Fado ao Centro

Almedina Tower

Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado

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