Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide

Coimbra

Velha Cathedral which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views
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

Popular places to visit

Coimbra University which includes a sunset and a square or plaza

Coimbra University

5/5(12 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.

Coimbra University
Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset

Biblioteca Joanina

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Biblioteca Joanina
Santa Cruz Church which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Santa Cruz Church

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

Santa Cruz Church
Velha Cathedral featuring heritage elements and interior views

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

5/5(9 reviews)

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
Jardim da Manga showing heritage elements

Jardim da Manga

5/5(1 review)

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

Hotel Mondego

Hotel Mondego

3 out of 5
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! (665 reviews)
If you are considering this hotel, dont doubt. It is a great choice! The hotel is modern. The room is large and very comfortable. The bed was large and super comfy. Couldn’t really fault it. The location is perfect - located close to the old town and all the restaurants. We enjoyed our night in Coimbra ...

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

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Hotel Mondego
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

4 out of 5
27 Largo da Portagem Coimbra
The price is ₹8,869 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹8,869
₹9,618 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (247 reviews)
The staff was exceptional and took time to listen to my needs. The room was loaded with amenities and perfectly designed for a boutique hotel! Location was perfect, stepping outside your door to pedestrian zone and shopping! Room was clean and prepared.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
Hotel Oslo

Hotel Oslo

3 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is ₹7,984 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹7,984
₹8,680 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! (1,001 reviews)
Nice location and the staff is really nice and friendly

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Oslo
Hotel Astoria

Hotel Astoria

3 out of 5
Avenida Emidio Navarro 21 Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,795 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹6,795
₹7,420 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (836 reviews)
Perfect location for tourist activities. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and very helpful. We appreciated their English language skills because our Portuguese is very limited. The hotel is of another era and transported us back in time with its old world charm, although maybe a little ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hotel Astoria
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is ₹3,993 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
₹3,993
₹4,450 total
13 Feb - 14 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! (762 reviews)
Friendly staff and nice rooms! The hotel is downtown, so it's in the middle of everything.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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ibis Coimbra Centro

ibis Coimbra Centro

2 out of 5
Avenida Emidio Navarro 70 Coimbra
The price is ₹5,171 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹5,171
₹5,699 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean and well operated Ibis. Would be nice to have a refrigerator, but you can't beat the price.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

ibis Coimbra Centro
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Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide