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.

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.

Santa Cruz Church
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

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

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

Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Clean room and great staff!
Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2025

Hotel Mondego
Room was good except the bathroom door was broken and would not close. We got very lucky with street parking out front. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025

Hotel Oslo
Breakfast was excellent! Exceptional staff! Small pastry shop across the street had coffee available in the wee hours. A lot of small shops in the area were closed, so not a lot of tourist activity. Good walking shoes are a must for anywhere in Portugal!
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
The room was quiet, clean and pleasantly decorated. It was on the 4th floor at the back of the building. The location was easy to find in the heart of the attractions. The breakfast was exceptional with lots of choices. From afternoon to midnight there are pastries and beverages for free in the ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025

ibis Coimbra Centro
Great location. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Clean room. Knowledgeable and courtesy staff at frontdesk.
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
