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The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area

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A dining table with a bread roll, a cup, and a jar of jam. - The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area (Coimbra)
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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black induction cooktop, a red kettle, and a small stool. - The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area (Coimbra)
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The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area

  • The 'Story Studio' Coimbra Centro is located in the historic area of Coimbra, near the Arco de Almedina and 450 meters from Coimbra A Railway Station, within the Walled City. This location is ideal for tourism and walks through historic areas such as the Sé Velha, the Church of Santa Cruz, and the University of Coimbra.

    The one-bedroom apartment guarantees a comfortable stay, offering Wi-Fi internet service and a TV with over 100 channels. Additionally, it has a balcony where you can have your breakfast and relax after visiting the city's monuments and museums.

    Almedina, also called "Alta," was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2013. The Sé Velha, where the Monumental Serenade of Queima das Fitas takes place, is 160 meters from the apartment, and the University of Coimbra is 500 meters away. Nearby, you will find restaurants, Fado houses, and street shops, making it very convenient for guests who wish to visit the city's historic area.

    Although parking is limited and paid in the vicinity of the historic center, the nearest covered public parking lot is about 600 meters away, specifically Bragaparques.

    According to the municipal regulations of Coimbra, a tourist tax of 1.00 euro per person, per night, is applied during your stay. It is important to note that this tax is limited to a maximum of three consecutive nights. Therefore, for longer stays, the tax will be applied only for the first three nights.

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About the area

Coimbra City Centre, a neighbourhood in Coimbra, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve and Jardim Botanico, while Casa Museu Bissaya Barreto and Seminário Maior de Coimbra are cultural highlights. Centro Cultural Penedo da Saudade and Museu da Ciência are also worth visiting. Visit our Coimbra travel guide
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Coimbra, Coimbra District

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with a large arched entrance and a decorative window above it.
    Old Cathedral of Coimbra
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A grand library with ornate bookshelves, a red carpet, and a central ornate archway.
    Biblioteca Joanina
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with intricate stone carvings and a large arched entrance.
    Santa Cruz Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower, arched staircases, and a courtyard.
    Coimbra University
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic church with a prominent bell tower and intricate facade.
    New Cathedral of Coimbra
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Coimbra Station
    5 min walk

Restaurants

  • Pastelaria Briosa
    3 min walk
  • Bresca Coimbra
    2 min walk
  • Maria Rio
    2 min walk
  • Solar do Bacalhau
    4 min walk
  • DOPPO Gelataria
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area located?

Located in Coimbra City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from Almedina Tower, Fado ao Centro and Arco de Almedina. Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado and Núcleo da Cidade Muralhada/Torre de Almedina are just steps away. Coimbra Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The ‘Story Studio’ Coimbra Centre is located in the historic area Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Property is very clean and modern. Host left thoughtful gift basket. Would return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This place was incredible! Clean, comfortable and in a great location. The welcome basket was amazing and very much appreciated. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this apartment to other travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apt in the centre of an historic city

Great location in the centre of Coimbra. Close to everything. Apt has everything you will need. Highly recommend this apt. Marcia was great to check in and ensure all was as it should be.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property in Hub of Old City

The property was terrific-- as described and as otherwise rated. Know to tell your Uber to take you to a nearby landmark and walk to the door-- it isn't accessible by car directly. Makes for a more pedestrian, quiet experience. Enjoyed it! Wonderful tub, shower, amd HOT water!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and cute in the heart of Coimbra

Our second stay here. Great location. Clean and well equipped. We didn’t cook- so no comments on kitchen but looked good. Nice deck. Good communication. Lots of steps - Portugal is not made for folks with mobility challenges.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot in Coimbra

This was a great property to stay in. Beautiful welcome basket, which was so appreciated after being drenched in the rain from the hosts. The unit was lovely and clean and right in a busy area with easy access to everything. The only concern I would mention is that the railing up the stairs was a bit shaky and might be a concern for those who have heavy suitcases or mobility problems . We had heavy bags but were able to get up and down the stairs! The restaurant next-door, Oak, was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved Story Studio

I don’t think we could’ve found a better place than Story Studio for our week-long visit to Coimbra. A comfortably and tastefully furnished and decorated apartment, it’s in the historic center of town, with many popular entertainment sites and attractions within easy walking distance. Not to mention the half dozen plus restaurants and a chocolate shop within 50 m of the building’s front door. Even the three flights of stairs you have to climb give it a sense of place. (Tip: pack light. )Just as importantly, Marcia and Beatriz have seemingly given careful thought and attention to every detail of their guests’ stays, starting with the easy check-in and generous welcome basket. And the few ignorant questions I asked were quickly answered with tact and grace (Thanks again, Marcia).We hope to have the opportunity to stay at Story Studio again someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coimbra Stay

Over the years, we have rented many VRBO properties. Without question, this was one of, if not THE best property we have stayed in. The renovation of the apartment was high end. No corners were cut. It is very well done. We only stayed one night but we wish we would have stayed longer. Not only is the rental property a great place but we thoroughly enjoyed Coimbra. A complimentary welcome basket consisting of milk, eggs, oranges, bread, cheese, water, coffee, and other items was provided. We rented five VRBO properties while in Portugal and none of the other properties provided this. We like to dine in occasionally and this was wonderful for our breakfast. The only downside is that parking was not very convenient. We found this to be true at four of the five properties we rented. There is no parking at the unit itself. You will need to park in a public garage. The management company provided us garage options. The garage we were in was a 5-8 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every was nice. We enjoyed Coimbra
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Story Studio Coimbra! The room was exceptionally clean, modern, and thoughtfully set up. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a lovely snack basket filled with fresh bread, cheese, and local treats—such a warm and personal touch! Even though it's an apartment without a formal front desk, the hosts were incredibly kind and accommodating. They let us leave our luggage right inside the room after check-out so we could comfortably explore the city for the afternoon. Their hospitality made our trip so seamless. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location. Close to shopping and restaurants and attractions. The unit is lovely and the host left us some food as a welcome. Host was very responsive when we had an entry issue. Would highly recommend Coimbra and this apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in music filled historic neighborhood. Quiet@night. Comfortable beds. +balcony

Super. Would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location. The apt is well appointed, modern and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Super rental

Great location, absolutely loved it! Super host, very helpful! Modern apartment with well equipped kitchen If you want to visit Coimbra, stay here if it is available
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Study apartment

Amazing Location, great apartment. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment in the old town

We had a lovely time at this charming apartment right in the center of Coimbra. Márcia was very helpful, giving us recommendations and answering all our questions quickly. We highly recommend a stay if your looking to explore this exciting city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Clean and quiet

Marcia was very responsive to questions. The unit was clean, quiet and very centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We loved the location and loved the apartment! The alley was a little loud at night so o had to keep my bedroom windows closed. I didn’t like that since there’s no AC but other than that it was wonderful! Marcia, the hostess, was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Area, Thoughtfully Equipped Apt

Great kitchen, walking distance to University, water, shops, cafés, restaurants. Kind owner left books to read on Portugal and local touring sites. Comfortable, clean bedding and exceptional towels to indulge in deep bath after a day climbing the hills and stairs of the town. Only downside was a little active nightlife outside; but perfect if that is your scene. Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Space, Great Host...Fantastic Time

Conveniently and centrally located in Old Coimbra, we felt like we were in the middle of everything with a quiet and comfortable oasis to rest in. Close to busses and attractions we had no trouble getting around and enjoying the city. Eat at Ze Manel dos Ossos, treat yourself at Chocolateria Equador and enjoy the Fado echoing through the streets at night. Marcia is a very attentive and responsive host. Her generous spirit made our visit that much more pleasant. We recommend Story Studio and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideally situated property.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the apartment. It had all the mod cons for an ideal stay. As I said to Marcia we would have preferred a washing machine to a dishwasher as we generally eat out, but we really needed to clear some dirty laundry and we had to do that all by hand. I suggest you should get the view from a broader range of your guests. Just a health and safety concern of the building. The hand rail on the stairs leading to the apartment is inadequately braced/reinforced and will result in an accident in the future. Thanks once again for a lovely stay Marcia and for all the attention that you gave us during the whole process. Regards Colin and Diane Rilley (South Africa)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

As a solo traveler I felt very safe here even when I came in after dark .And that's a plus in my book .2 doors to get in which ads security. .very clean and spacious. 2 options on where to get off of train do yourself a favor take a cab it takes you up the hill can't take you all the way to the apartment since cars aren't allowed it's a short downward walk to room . Really to far from the train station pulling luggage and the taxie was well worth the 5 euro I spent. Then when you get to the apartment there is about 25 steps to go up and for me I would have had a hard time finding the place on my own the first time. Would definitely stay again if ever in the area. To the owners probably and extra dish towel or some paper towels would be a great addition. Owner was very helpful and responded very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Apartment

This is a comfortable apartment. It is spacious. There is a nice cubby style divider which is a great place to store all your cameras, hats etc. The bathroom is very nice. The kitchen is big and has enough basics to cook a simple meal. The host provided olive oil, salt, oregano, and green and herbal tea, as well as some small packets of vinegar, salt and pepper, and sugar. The appliances are new and function well. The deck space is nice; it is on the quiet back side of the apartment and overlooks other apartments and homes. The beds were comfortable. The wifi worked well. The host was good to deal with and prompt to answer questions. If you are reliant on a handrail for using the stairs, I would not recommend this apartment. As a previous reviewer noted, the railing is very loose and does not feel secure. We stayed on a holiday long weekend and, given how central the apartment is, there were a lot of celebrations going on and the street noise continued well into the middle of the night. Earplugs were needed to try to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heel fijn, ruim en mooi appartement op top locatie en van alle gemakken voorzien

Ruim appartement vlakbij gezellig plein en in leuk straatje. Geen last van geluidsoverlast gehad. Uitstekend bed, niet hard en groot genoeg. Keuken is goed ingericht. Fijn terrasje aan achterkant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Un logement très élégant.

Très chic décor mais un peu trop minimaliste pour le confort. L’hôtesse avec qui nous avons communiqué uniquement par courriel et téléphone a été très aidante. L’emplacement est parfait.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023