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

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
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
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
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

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is ₹4,004 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
₹4,004
₹4,454 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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! (740 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
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! (654 reviews)
Breakfast was great. Easy check-in. Knowledgable staff. Would book again.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

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Hotel Mondego
Hotel Oslo

Hotel Oslo

3 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is ₹8,126 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
₹8,126
₹8,823 total
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
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)
Well the room was very clean along with the hotel in general. Price was very reasonable and the location is great, cross the street and you are in the historic centre. Add to this, an included breakfast which is simply great and always stocked. Add a roof top bar which has an unrivalled view of the ...

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Hotel Oslo
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

4 out of 5
27 Largo da Portagem Coimbra
The price is ₹8,522 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
₹8,522
₹9,243 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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! (236 reviews)
Rooms are excellent with a very different decor. Location is excellent. Staff extremely helpful. Loved staying there.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
ibis Coimbra Centro

ibis Coimbra Centro

2 out of 5
Avenida Emidio Navarro 70 Coimbra
The price is ₹5,342 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
₹5,342
₹5,873 total
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great location. Good breakfast

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

ibis Coimbra Centro
NH Coimbra Dona Inês

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12 Coimbra
The price is ₹7,914 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
₹7,914
₹8,599 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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! (988 reviews)
Clean room. Knowledgeable and courtesy staff at frontdesk.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
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Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide