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.
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.
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.
Activities
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
AU$170
per adult
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
AU$29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
AU$122
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
AU$10
per adult
Our pick of the best Coimbra City Centre Hotel Deals
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
The price is AU$91 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$91
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and ...
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25, Coimbra
The price is AU$170 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$170
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great staff. Nice breakfast, convenient for walking to the town center and good rooftop bar"
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5, Coimbra, COIMBRA
The price is AU$236 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$236
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
Av. Emídio Navarro 45, Coimbra, Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$104 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$104
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
27 Largo da Portagem, Coimbra
The price is AU$293 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$293
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (176 reviews)
"The property was very unique, we had a lovely , large room ."
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is AU$202 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$202
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
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.