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.

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.

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.

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

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

Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra: Adventure, Discovery & Learning with a Local

Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets

Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Oslo
"The hotel is very well located. Rooms are comfortable but are missing some amenities like at least a kettle or coffee machine. Also we were there during the graduation festivities and it was a great experience but very noisy in the bedroom, not easy to get babies to fall asleep even with closed windows. ..."
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
"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
"The room was pristine and conveniently close to all the attractions. We highly recommend it."
Reviewed on 24 May, 2026

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
"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
"Nice breakfast. Nice people"
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
"Nice hotel , friendly peoples"
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
