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Coimbra showing landscape views, a bridge and a river or creek
Coimbra which includes a city, night scenes and a river or creek
Coimbra which includes a city
Coimbra featuring a bridge, a city and a river or creek
Coimbra showing a river or creek

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Velha Cathedral which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views

Coimbra City Centre

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Historical sites, river views and bars are some highlights of Coimbra City Centre. Make a stop by Santa Cruz Church or Old Cathedral of Coimbra while you're exploring.

Coimbra City Centre
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$97 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
S$97
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado ...
7.6/10 Good! (645 reviews)
"Comfortable, good value"

Reviewed on 23 May, 2025

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is S$153 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$153
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (987 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Apr, 2025

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Vila Galé Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra
4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra
The price is S$187 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$187
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (908 reviews)
"The room was spacious, clean and breakfast was great. Nice pool"

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

Vila Galé Coimbra
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SOPHIA STUDIOS
SOPHIA STUDIOS
4 out of 5
R. Sofia 37, Coimbra, Coimbra
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"Excellent and central location to visit all the tourists sides in Coimbra. Ricardo was very nice and helpful:)"

Reviewed on 25 May, 2025

SOPHIA STUDIOS
Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Coimbra Vintage Lofts
3 out of 5
Rua Simão de Évora, 11, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Núcleo da Cidade ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
"Large loft with kitchen area. Awakened by toddler in adjoining room - thin walls. Not clearly communicated that we should go to the Hotel to check in - NOT to the address of the loft. Or that parking was 10 Eoros per night. Staff at the hotel were very helpful."

Reviewed on 3 May, 2025

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Entre Ruas Apartments
Entre Ruas Apartments
3 out of 5
6 Rua do Corpo de Deus, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"Great centrally located apartment. Perfect for a family of 4 Very well appointed and maintained ."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Entre Ruas Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Coimbra University which includes a sunset and a square or plaza

Coimbra University

5/5(12 reviews)

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.

Coimbra University
Portugal dos Pequenitos

Portugal dos Pequenitos

4/5(1 review)

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

Portugal dos Pequenitos
Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset

Biblioteca Joanina

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Biblioteca Joanina
Velha Cathedral showing heritage elements and interior views

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

5/5(9 reviews)

One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Santa Cruz Church featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

Santa Cruz Church

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

Santa Cruz Church
Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha which includes a church or cathedral

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

5/5(4 reviews)

Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

Things to do

Moliceiro Boat

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

S$140
per adult
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
Transfer with tour Lisbon - Porto or Porto Lisboa with several stops

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

S$764
per traveller
Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops
University of Coimbra guided tours without queue

University of Coimbra guided tours without queue

S$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
University of Coimbra guided tours without queue
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

S$24
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

S$10
per adult
Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coim

An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coim

S$250
per adult
An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coim
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Coimbra showing landscape views, a bridge and a river or creek

Coimbra