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.

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.

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

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: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Coimbra City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Mondego
Clean, helpful staff, great location.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Hotel Oslo
This was a diamond in the rough. The staff was courteous, the room clean and well located. To be fair, Coimbra was not at its best due to the weather pummeling it in early Feb, 2026 but the welcome received at the Oslo was outstanding. The food was good and I felt at home for the time I spent ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
Very nice room. Incredible decoration’s
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Well located, friendly staff and warming facilities
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

ibis Coimbra Centro
Pleasant view, nice room,
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Staff were great but room was badly decorated and overstuffed with furniture—little room to move around without hitting toes or leg on the bed or a table. The bed was good but the furniture in the sitting area was extremely uncomfortable. Ok for one night but I wouldn’t book again.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026



