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Hotel Oslo
"The rooftop terrace was delightful! Breakfast was excellent, with a good choice of dishes. Their coffee was superb! The location of the hotel and its proximity to its parking structure was great. Additionally, wonderful restaurants were just a few minutes walk away!"
Reviewed on 28 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
"Great place to stay. Rooms are clean and staff are very helpful."
Reviewed on 28 May, 2026

Casa dos Aromas - Heritage & Confort
"Need better description of parking in area around hotel on travel websites like Expedia beyond “parking available”. It does not help travellers from other countries who are renting vehicles know what to expect. We had a kitchenette unit and did not have basic like salt, pepper, frying pan. Coffee ..."
Reviewed on 18 May, 2026

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
"Property located at unmarked location down an alley, numeric keypad entrance. We received no check-in instructions or keycode in advance . We phoned the number listed to discover that one needed to check in at the front desk of the nearby Hotel Oslo. Anyone's guess why Expedia or the property didn't ..."
Reviewed on 18 May, 2026

SOPHIA STUDIOS
"The host was friendly and helpful, but I was a bit disappointed with my room. It was extremely noisy...street noise, noise from the check-in area and hallway, and lots of noise from adjacent rooms. It was hard to get to sleep."
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
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.

Portugal dos Pequenitos
Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.

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.

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

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: Adventure, Discovery & Learning with a Local

Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets


