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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Activities
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
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
AU$10
per adult
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
AU$120
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town
AU$15
per adult
Our pick of the best Coimbra City Centre Hotel Deals
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA
The price is AU$123 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$123
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (664 reviews)
If you are considering this hotel, dont doubt. It is a great choice! The hotel is modern. The room is large and very comfortable. The bed was large and super comfy. Couldn’t really fault it. The location is perfect - located close to the old town and all the restaurants. We enjoyed our night in Coimbra ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
27 Largo da Portagem Coimbra
The price is AU$138 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$138
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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! (245 reviews)
The staff was exceptional and took time to listen to my needs. The room was loaded with amenities and perfectly designed for a boutique hotel! Location was perfect, stepping outside your door to pedestrian zone and shopping! Room was clean and prepared.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is AU$141 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$141
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
Hi, enjoyed our visit at hotel Oslo. The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was excellent. And we especially enjoyed the fact that in the evening there were so many restaurants close by with excellent food. We enjoyed the Italian restaurant and the policeman helped us find a very good Portuguese restaurant. ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Astoria
Avenida Emidio Navarro 21 Coimbra
The price is AU$120 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$120
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (836 reviews)
Perfect location for tourist activities. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and very helpful. We appreciated their English language skills because our Portuguese is very limited. The hotel is of another era and transported us back in time with its old world charm, although maybe a little ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
ibis Coimbra Centro
Avenida Emidio Navarro 70 Coimbra
The price is AU$89 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$89
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
Very clean and well operated Ibis. Would be nice to have a refrigerator, but you can't beat the price.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
The price is AU$72 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$72
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (759 reviews)
The room was clean
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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.
