Coimbra City Centre
Coimbra





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.

Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.

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.
Things to do

Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local

Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

University of Coimbra Guided Tour with Tickets

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Oslo
The hotel was clean. Rooftop fun. Breakfast good, Great location
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026

Hotel Mondego
Good big room, right in the centre of coimbra. Nice and easy
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Clean property friendly staff lovely room
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2026

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Good variety at breakfast including churos and chocolate.
Reviewed on 30 Mar, 2026

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
Beautiful and attention to detail
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
The property was large for the suite that we booked. Unfortunately there is a bar not too far from this hotel that kept patrons pretty loud until late in the evening drinking and shouting on the street while trying to sleep. Overall the hotel was in a great location to the university of Coimbra and ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar, 2026
