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.

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.

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

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Mondego
We stayed just one night and it was great. Beautiful room, spacious and great location.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hotel Oslo
Everything
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
Room was spotless and we had all the amenities we needed. Location was great but too bad the tropical depressions rolled in.
Reviewed on 4 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

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

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Check in staff was great. Room was comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025


