Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
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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.

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

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.

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

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour

Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Oslo
Conveniently located, the hotel was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
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Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hotel Mondego
We were told breakfast was not included in our stay, which ended up being okay as we had to leave before it opened. Staff was helpful with suggestions for places to eat and stored our bags until our room was ready. The view from the bar was great and they had just put out new furniture on the ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Just stayed for a night. Wonderful hotel and well maintained. Felt safe and convenient.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
Noisy room by stairs to restaurant
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel
Nice hotel , friendly peoples
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
