Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Coimbra City Centre
Popular places to visit
Coimbra University
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.
Santa Cruz Church
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
Biblioteca Joanina
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
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
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.
Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
Activities
Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour
AU$8
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
AU$161
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
AU$26
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
AU$16
per adult
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
AU$111
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Coimbra City Centre Hotel Deals
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is AU$200 per night from 19 June to 20 June
AU$200
19 June - 20 June
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This is a great base for a few days in Coimbra, which is a must-see in between Porto and Lisbon. Our room was comfortable with great beds and a view of the charming tile-roofed hills. The shower was very tiny and could be challenging for large people but it worked fine. The best thing about the Hotel ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is AU$77 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$77
11 June - 12 June
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 Centro ...
7.6/10 Good! (814 reviews)
"When we arrived, the room we had was awful, bathroom tiles/ grout were dirty and moldy. Toilet and sink were ok. Overall a dingy room. My friend went to front desk to see if we could have another room, she was told not possible, hotel was booked. We figured it just 2 nights, we’ll bare it. Off we ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA
The price is AU$174 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$174
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (716 reviews)
"Hotel 100% recomendado. Está en un lugar espectacular.., cerca de todas las cosas emblemáticas. Además el shuttle del tren al hotel, totalmente gratis, tiene la parada justo frente al hotel. El staff amable, cortés y profesional. Gracias y nos vemos pronto!!!"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12 Coimbra
The price is AU$168 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$168
7 June - 8 June
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel it is not in the center however it is no far. Staff very friendly, there are a lot of amenities inside the property."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
Av. Emídio Navarro 45 Coimbra Coimbra
The price is AU$103 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$103
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
"Amazing staff and clean, no frills, quiet property with an outstanding restaurant. Honestly, I was shocked when I entered my room. No windows, basically a box with a door….but let me tell you….the mattress and pillows were so comfortable. The pillows were divine. The shower water pressure is out ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20 Coimbra
The price is AU$252 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$252
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"Nice hotel , friendly peoples"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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.
