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.

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.

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.

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: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

University of Coimbra Guided Tour with Tickets

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

Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Mondego
Clean, helpful staff, great location.
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026

Hotel Oslo
This was a diamond in the rough. The staff was courteous, the room clean and well located. To be fair, Coimbra was not at its best due to the weather pummeling it in early Feb, 2026 but the welcome received at the Oslo was outstanding. The food was good and I felt at home for the time I spent ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
Very nice room. Incredible decoration’s
Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Friendly staff and nice rooms! The hotel is downtown, so it's in the middle of everything.
Reviewed on 19 Jan, 2026

ibis Coimbra Centro
Pleasant view, nice room,
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Very unique room, location is right near University and close to Main Street and old town, Staffa are very friendly, the breakfast is brought into the room, no fancy but good for what are needed in the morning, also the water and shower has multiple heads, with strong warm water it can be a good ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025

