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.
Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
Santa Cruz Church
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
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.
Coimbra City Centre Hotel Deals
Hotel Oslo
"I would not have stayed here if I had known what it was like. It is an old fashioned 1980s motel on a traffic island. Good views from the terrace at the top. Very small very noisy room."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Hotel Mondego
"Tout etait parfait. Je recommande cet endroit"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
"It was just ok. Need some update here and there but you got what you paid for. Closed to almost everywhere, near super market and coin laundry. But Coimbra itself is very walkable city. I stayed for one night, and most of time I was out enjoying the city. In my opinion it need more lights inside ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
"Clean room, great staff"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
"Very nice property. Great pool. Excellent breakfast buffet. Only negative was the pillows were too fat."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
"Hôtel bien situé, chambre et services de qualité avec un personnel axé sur les clients"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
