Fornos
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Hotel Mondego
This hotel is newly renovated, modern and clean. The reception is very friendly and accommodating. Its in a great location with everything in walking distance. We loved our stay in Coimbra. The people are nice, less crowded and laid back, relaxing.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Oslo
It is an old hotel with very, very small rooms but it is adequate for a 1 night stay. The bathroom is also small but clean and the shower was good. There is a roof top bar area and also a bar area inside where an adequate breakfast is served.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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

Entre Ruas Apartments
Beautiful location with live music at our doorstep, enjoyed from our Juliette balcony. Many steps keep you fit.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Coimbra Vintage Lofts
Clean, central, very spacious. Kitchen could add a few more implements, but overall very good
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Mountain Whisper
Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

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

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

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

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip




