Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide

Coimbra

Velha Cathedral which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views
Coimbra University showing a sunset and heritage elements
Biblioteca Joanina showing interior views, heritage elements and religious aspects
Coimbra featuring heritage elements and a fountain
Santa Cruz Church which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Coimbra University which includes a sunset and a square or plaza

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
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 heritage elements and interior views

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
Jardim da Manga showing heritage elements

Jardim da Manga

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

Jardim da Manga
Coimbra showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral

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

Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹4,114 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
₹4,114
₹4,564 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado ...
7.6/10 Good! (713 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel staff were exceptionally helpful throughout my visit. I also found the location to be terrific, as it was within walking distance of most attractions.

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Hotel Oslo

Hotel Oslo

3 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25, Coimbra
The price is ₹7,825 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
₹7,825
₹8,498 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
Very good Staff amazing.
Amazing staff could not get any better in frienliness,helpfilness and efficiency. Loved the roof top deck. Location is central at first it feels a bit grity8 but across street is a great b akery, a few feet away is a Farmacia, abit further ,very good self service laundry an 1 block away is the post ...

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Oslo
Hotel Mondego

Hotel Mondego

3 out of 5
Largo das Ameias, n3-5, Coimbra, COIMBRA
The price is ₹8,323 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
₹8,323
₹9,026 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (625 reviews)
Thank you

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hotel Mondego
NH Coimbra Dona Inês

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is ₹7,706 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
₹7,706
₹8,373 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
Very clean room, great staff

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

4 out of 5
27 Largo da Portagem, Coimbra
The price is ₹12,471 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹12,471
₹13,627 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado and Almedina ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

3 out of 5
Av. Emídio Navarro 45, Coimbra, Coimbra
The price is ₹5,619 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹5,619
₹6,160 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
Room was as described. It worked perfectly for us. Very quiet for sleeping and great location. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
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Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide