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Where to stay in Santa Cruz
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.
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
The price is €68 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
€68
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and ...
7.6/10 Good! (698 reviews)
"The property is located near the bus station and is easy to locate. The room is clean, bright and comfortable. Breakfast is included with good amount of food, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. Staffs are also very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is €106 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
€106
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (991 reviews)
Great location from train station and the old town
"Great location just 10 mins walk from the old town . Friendly and helpful staff in all depts. nice size clean room with good shower pressure. Very very uninspiring pool and gym area unfortunately give the hotel a “ it’s here because it has to be “ not a genuine offer for guests pleasure. Didn’t have ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Vila Galé Coimbra
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra
The price is €136 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
€136
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (951 reviews)
University City
"Good location, walkable to old city center and University top of hill."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SOPHIA STUDIOS
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Just perfect - highly recommended place to stay
"We had the Deluxe Studio and as soon as we arrived we could see how immaculate it was. Bright, beautifully decorated, clean, perfect size for a short stay, fridge/freezer a huge bonus, good size bathroom, table and chairs good for eating and playing cards, nice balcony view to the outside, easy to ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Coimbra Vintage Lofts
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! (143 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
Azul Downtown Apartments - Sé Velha
Coimbra
Stay at this apartment in Coimbra. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and balconies. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Santa Cruz Church are ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
€95
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
€16
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
€68
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
€13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops
€560
per traveller
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
€5
per adult
