5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
A lovely walkable historic town with delicious pastries, tapas and fado.
Coimbra
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Where to stay in Coimbra
Coimbra City Centre
4.5/5(124 area reviews)
Historic sites, river views, and bars are some highlights of Coimbra City Centre. Make a stop by Santa Cruz Church or Jardim da Manga while you're exploring.
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado ...
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5, Coimbra, COIMBRA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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 ...
Entre Ruas Apartments
6 Rua do Corpo de Deus, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
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 ...
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
4.5/5(57 reviews)
Explore the campus of Coimbra University, during your trip to Sé Nova. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Portugal dos Pequenitos
4.5/5(15 reviews)
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Portugal dos Pequenitos during your visit to Santa Clara e Castelo Viegas. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Biblioteca Joanina
5/5(43 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu when you spend time at Biblioteca Joanina. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
4.5/5(52 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Sé Nova with a visit to Old Cathedral of Coimbra. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
4.5/5(23 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Santa Clara e Castelo Viegas with a stop at Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Santa Cruz Church
4.5/5(47 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Santa Cruz Church. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Things to do
Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops
$567
per traveler
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
$77
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
$18
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
University of Coimbra guided tours without queue
$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Coimbra
4.5
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Old historic city, nice to see, very hard to drive in. Especially the university area. But must-see in Portugal.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Coimbra is beautiful! Lovely, safe, friendly people. Lots of dining options, there’s something for everyone. There’s always live music being played on the streets, which is a nice touch, makes for a very unique and sweet experience.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Wonderful city! Go to a Fado show!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Definitely go to the museum. It is incredible.
4/5 - Good
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Don't miss the University and library.
- Coimbra University
- Portugal dos Pequenitos
- Old Cathedral of Coimbra
- Biblioteca Joanina
- Estadio Cidade de Coimbra
- Praca da Republica
- Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
- Santa Cruz Church
- Seminário Maior de Coimbra
- New Cathedral of Coimbra
- Jardim da Manga
- Fado ao Centro
- Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
- Monastery of Celas
- Jardim Botanico
- Coimbra Football Stadium
- Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova
- Arco de Almedina
- Núcleo da Cidade Muralhada/Torre de Almedina
- Edificio Chiado
- Velha Universidade
- CAV
- Upper Town
- Casa Museu Bissaya Barreto
- Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve
- Palácio de Sub Ripas
- Pedro and Inês Footbridge
- Sister Lucia's Memorial
- Torre de Anto
- Convento de Santa Clara-a-Nova
- Water Museum