Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coimbra which includes a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge
Coimbra showing a bridge, a river or creek and a city
Coimbra showing a city
Coimbra which includes a river or creek, night scenes and a bridge
Coimbra showing a river or creek

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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

Coimbra City Centre

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Historical sites, river views and bars are some highlights of Coimbra City Centre. Make a stop by Santa Cruz Church or Old Cathedral of Coimbra while you're exploring.

Coimbra City Centre
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
The price is ₹5,563 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
₹5,563
₹6,098 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
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! (650 reviews)
"I had a great stay. Hotel is conveniently placed, very good price and excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is ₹9,182 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹9,182
₹9,933 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (987 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Vila Galé Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra
4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra
The price is ₹10,564 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹10,564
₹11,398 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (911 reviews)
I ❤️ Coimbra
"We were upgraded to a corner room with an oversized balcony looking out over the pool to the river. Spacious room, quiet, plenty of shelf and drawer space. The staff were amazing, Portuguese-friendly. Breakfast was very nice, with lots of hot and cold options including an omelet station. Location ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Vila Galé Coimbra
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SOPHIA STUDIOS
SOPHIA STUDIOS
4 out of 5
R. Sofia 37, Coimbra, Coimbra
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
"Impeccably clean. Beautiful rooms. Ricardo and the staff were fantastic and friendly. We really liked the location too."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

SOPHIA STUDIOS
Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Coimbra Vintage Lofts
3 out of 5
Rua Simão de Évora, 11, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Núcleo da Cidade ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
"Large loft with kitchen area. Awakened by toddler in adjoining room - thin walls. Not clearly communicated that we should go to the Hotel to check in - NOT to the address of the loft. Or that parking was 10 Eoros per night. Staff at the hotel were very helpful."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Entre Ruas Apartments
Entre Ruas Apartments
3 out of 5
6 Rua do Corpo de Deus, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"We loved these apartments. Very well appointed and spacious. Right in the middle of Coimbra’s key attractions. Wish we had spent more time. The little cards with recommendations for the city were special. The staff at the Oslo hotel (where you do check in) was super nice and attentive. Highly ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Entre Ruas Apartments
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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
Portugal dos Pequenitos

Portugal dos Pequenitos

4/5(1 review)

Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.

Portugal dos Pequenitos
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
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
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
Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha which includes a church or cathedral

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

5/5(4 reviews)

Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

Cities near Santa Cruz

Coimbra which includes a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge

Coimbra