Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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Coimbra which includes a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge
Coimbra showing a bridge, a river or creek and a city
Coimbra showing a city
Coimbra which includes a river or creek, night scenes and a bridge
Coimbra showing a river or creek

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Velha Cathedral which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views

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.

Coimbra City Centre
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
The price is ฿1,807 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,807
฿1,991 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and ...
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Vila Galé Coimbra

Vila Galé Coimbra

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,408 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,408
฿4,748 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Vila Galé Coimbra
NH Coimbra Dona Inês

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is ฿3,484 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,484
฿3,769 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
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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

SOPHIA STUDIOS

4 out of 5
R. Sofia 37, Coimbra, Coimbra
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
SOPHIA STUDIOS
Coimbra Vintage Lofts

Coimbra Vintage Lofts

3 out of 5
Rua Simão de Évora, 11, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Entre Ruas Apartments

Entre Ruas Apartments

3 out of 5
6 Rua do Corpo de Deus, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Entre Ruas Apartments
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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 which includes a sunset and a square or plaza

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.

Coimbra University
Portugal dos Pequenitos

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.

Portugal dos Pequenitos
Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset

Biblioteca Joanina

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Biblioteca Joanina
Velha Cathedral featuring heritage elements and interior views

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.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Santa Cruz Church which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Santa Cruz Church

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

Santa Cruz Church
Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha which includes a church or cathedral

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.

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

Things to do

Moliceiro Boat

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

฿3,608
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

฿608
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
Transfer with tour Lisbon - Porto or Porto Lisboa with several stops

Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops

฿21,271
per traveller
Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

฿2,583
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Barca Serrana - Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

฿494
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
Coimbra City Tour

Coimbra City Tour

฿760
per adult
Coimbra City Tour
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Cities near Santa Cruz

Coimbra which includes a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge

Coimbra