Santa Cruz
Travel Guide
Visit Santa Cruz
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Centrally located and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
SOPHIA STUDIOS
Excellent everything, from room amenities to location.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Clean, central, very spacious. Kitchen could add a few more implements, but overall very good
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
T1 - Centro Histórico da Unesco
Everything worked out great.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
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.
Things to do
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour
Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local
