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.

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.

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.

Santa Cruz Church
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

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

Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

Coimbra: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Oslo
"Upper deck for drinks, overlooking city was great. Breakfast buffet was overcrowded, limited seating."
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Hotel Mondego
"Great location with the free bus shuttle to and from the Coimbra B station right in front of the hotel. Helpful staff Modern suites."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
"Great service by staff, especially at the reception desk and bar. Breakfast not best quality, even though they offer a variety (i.e coffee at expresso machine and “bacon” not good). Location is a 20+ minute walk from main attractions such us pedestrian bridge Pedro and Ines. To go to university of ..."
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Hotel Astoria
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Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
"Likes+ +Property was within walking distance of the historic centre +Elevator +Good choice for breakfast Dislikes- -Surly reception staff -Large areas of mold on bedroom walls -Torn curtains -Very strong smell from drains at night -Shelf missing from below bathroom mirror -Broken toilet flush button ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
"Breakfast was very good. Staff provided tremendous assistance, especially tips of places to visit."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

