Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Coimbra City Centre
Popular places to visit
Coimbra University
4.5/5(7 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.
Biblioteca Joanina
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
4.5/5(2 reviews)
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
Santa Cruz Church
4/5(3 reviews)
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
New Cathedral of Coimbra
Find out about the history of Sé Nova when you take a trip to New Cathedral of Coimbra. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Jardim da Manga
3.5/5(3 reviews)
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
Activities
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
AU$167
per adult
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
AU$119
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
University of Coimbra guided tours without queue
AU$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
AU$28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Coimbra City Centre Hotel Deals
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
The price is AU$96 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$96
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado ...
7.6/10 Good! (647 reviews)
"Estuvo bien pero los pasillos son oscuros"
Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5, Coimbra, COIMBRA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews)
"The staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a great location. The walk-in shower was lovely. The bed was comfortable. The air-conditioning worked well. The room was a good size. It would be good to have more hangers in the wardrobe. There wasn't a safe in the room. The breakfast was ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025
Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
Av. Emídio Navarro 45, Coimbra, Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$108 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$108
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
"The place is well located, very clean, ni ce people, but we missed the TV. I understand this a different concept but still"
Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25, Coimbra
The price is AU$184 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$184
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Good view from 5 floor Furniture is older Helpful front desk"
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is AU$152 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$152
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (987 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
27 Largo da Portagem, Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$311 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$311
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado and Almedina ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"The hotel was great and a bit different with the book themed bathrooms. The breakfast was good and the ability to get drinks and cakes at other times was a nice and useful touch. The location was very central, albeit there were roadworks outside at the time of our visit."
Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.