The Best Hotels in Coimbra

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Coimbra. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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This 5-star hotel is situated in a historic palace. Quinta das Lágrimas offers 3 room types: Palace Rooms once… See more

This 5-star hotel is situated in a historic palace.

Quinta das Lágrimas offers 3 room types: Palace Rooms once accommodated the Duke of Wellington and Garden Rooms overlook the botanical garden. Spa Rooms offer breathtaking views of the Quinta’s woods or the city of Coimbra.

The 2 restaurants at Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas serve seasonal dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients grown on the estate. Dine al fresco whilst enjoying selected local wines from the cellar.

Bamboo Garden Spa provides a range of luxury treatments and beauty therapies, and there is a library filled with thousands of ancient books. Quinta das Lágrimas has a golf driving range and a 9-hole course.

Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas is 80 minutes’ drive from Porto Airport. Free on-site car parking is available.

Rooms from $143

Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Rated 9.2 in 1289 reviews

Featuring a bar and a terrace, Sapientia Boutique Hotel is set in Coimbra, 600m from S. Sebastião Aqueduct and 400m from… See more

Featuring a bar and a terrace, Sapientia Boutique Hotel is set in Coimbra, 600m from S. Sebastião Aqueduct and 400m from University of Coimbra. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms come with a kitchenette with a microwave, an oven and a stovetop. At Sapientia Boutique Hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation.

Portugal dos Pequenitos is 2.6 km from Sapientia Boutique Hotel, while Santa Clara a Velha Monastery is 2.7 km away.

Rooms from $116

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

Rated 9.3 in 294 reviews

Ideally situated in the Coimbra City Centre district of Coimbra, CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra is situated less than 1 km… See more

Ideally situated in the Coimbra City Centre district of Coimbra, CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra is situated less than 1 km from Santa Clara a Velha Monastery, a 9-minute walk from Portugal dos Pequenitos and less than 1 km from S. Sebastião Aqueduct. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 400 metres from Coimbra-A Train Station, and within 200 metres of the city centre.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. At CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra the rooms include bed linen and towels.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Speaking English and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock.

Coimbra Football Stadium is 2.8 km from CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra, while University of Coimbra is 600 metres from the property. Viseu Airport is 101 km away.

Rooms from $118

Entre Ruas Apartments

Aparthotel

Rated 9.1 in 549 reviews

Entre Ruas Apartments features accommodation situated 90 metres from the centre of Coimbra and offers free bikes and a… See more

Entre Ruas Apartments features accommodation situated 90 metres from the centre of Coimbra and offers free bikes and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1 km from S. Sebastião Aqueduct. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Featuring a well-fitted kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, each unit also comes with a safety deposit box, a cable flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, desk and a seating area with a sofa. Each unit includes a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms include a terrace and some have river views. At the aparthotel, the units have bed linen and towels.

Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance.

Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include University of Coimbra, Coimbra-A Train Station and Santa Clara a Velha Monastery. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro, 132 km from Entre Ruas Apartments, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Rooms from $100

Palacio São Silvestre-Boutique Hotel

Rated 8.7 in 3707 reviews

Dating back to the 18th century, Palacio de Sao Silvestre is a Baroque-style hotel refurbished to modern standards… See more

Dating back to the 18th century, Palacio de Sao Silvestre is a Baroque-style hotel refurbished to modern standards.

Situated in Coimbra, 12 km from Portugal dos Pequenitos, Palacio São Silvestre-Boutique Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests.

Guests can enjoy a padel tennis court onsite after a refreshing dip at the pool. A seasonal poolside bar is also available.

At the hotel rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Palacio São Silvestre-Boutique Hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast.

The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and children's playground. Guests can enjoy a garden with a view, or make use of one of the 4 meeting rooms available.

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha and S. Sebastião Aqueduct are 13 km from the property.

Rooms from $73

Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá enjoys a hill-top location in Coimbra, just 100 metres away from the… See more

Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá enjoys a hill-top location in Coimbra, just 100 metres away from the University Hospitals. The hotel bar features live music once a week.

The air-conditioned guest rooms of Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá are decorated in a modern style with pastel colours. They include a cable TV, minibar and work desk. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Baga restaurant, which serves a selection of Portuguese, international and vegetarian cuisine.

Guests can borrow a bike from the hotel to explore the surrounding areas. Car rentals can be arranged upon request.

Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá is situated a 15-minute walk away from the historic University of Coimbra. Oporto’s Sá Carneiro Airport is a 1-hour drive from the hotel.

Rooms from $87

Hotel Oslo

Rated 8.3 in 4631 reviews

Oslo is a family-run hotel situated 50 meters from the station with views over the city and its historical University. … See more

Oslo is a family-run hotel situated 50 meters from the station with views over the city and its historical University. It offers recently renovated rooms with free Wi-Fi.

The air-conditioned rooms feature comfortable beds and private bathrooms with hairdryer. All rooms have a TV and a safety deposit box.

Santa Cruz Monastery is 5 minutes away on foot and the Mondego River is 2 minutes walking from the property. Free private parking is possible on site.

Rooms from $89

AQ 188 Guest House

Rated 9.2 in 1335 reviews

Located less than 1 km from University of Coimbra, a 14-minute walk from Coimbra-A Train Station and 2.4 km from Coimbra… See more

Located less than 1 km from University of Coimbra, a 14-minute walk from Coimbra-A Train Station and 2.4 km from Coimbra Football Stadium, AQ 188 Guest House provides accommodation situated in Coimbra. It is set 800 metres from S. Sebastião Aqueduct and offers a shared kitchen. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also offer a balcony.

Santa Clara a Velha Monastery is 3.4 km from the guest house, while Portugal dos Pequenitos is 2 km from the property. Viseu Airport is 102 km away.

Rooms from $68

Tivoli Coimbra Hotel

Rated 8.3 in 5518 reviews

This modern 4-star hotel is located near the Mondego River in historic Coimbra. Its modern rooms feature a flat-screen… See more

This modern 4-star hotel is located near the Mondego River in historic Coimbra. Its modern rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite and paid movie channels.

All bright rooms at Tivoli Coimbra Hotel feature large windows, a seating area and a minibar.

Breakfast can be delivered to the rooms or enjoyed in our Simone Coffee Shop. Sit back in stylish surrounds and let the barista fix you up the perfect cappuccino. The trendy new coffee shop offers artisan brew and quick fresh bites, including international and Portuguese fare.

Tivoli Coimbra Hotel's multilingual staff offers a 24-hour service and can arrange rental cars or offer travel or sightseeing advice. Nearby Rua da Sofia offers public transport options connecting to other parts of Coimbra.

Rooms from $82

LAA Studios

Aparthotel

Rated 9.1 in 749 reviews

Situated within 500 metres of S. Sebastião Aqueduct and 800 metres of University of Coimbra, LAA Studios features rooms… See more

Situated within 500 metres of S. Sebastião Aqueduct and 800 metres of University of Coimbra, LAA Studios features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Coimbra. This recently renovated aparthotel is located 1.4 km from Coimbra-A Train Station and 2.4 km from Coimbra Football Stadium. Santa Clara a Velha Monastery is 3.4 km away and Portugal dos Pequenitos is 1.9 km from the aparthotel.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the aparthotel, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Palace of Bussaco is 30 km from the aparthotel, while Curia Hot Springs is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 131 km from LAA Studios.

Rooms from $77

The Luggage

Rated 8.4 in 1819 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of S. Sebastião Aqueduct and a 12-minute walk of University of Coimbra, The Luggage… See more

Located within less than 1 km of S. Sebastião Aqueduct and a 12-minute walk of University of Coimbra, The Luggage provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Coimbra. The property features garden and city views, and is 1.4 km from Coimbra-A Train Station. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Coimbra Football Stadium is 2.5 km from the guest house, while Santa Clara a Velha Monastery is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 102 km from The Luggage.

Rooms from $64

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.6 in 815 reviews

Located within 1.4 km of S. Sebastião Aqueduct and 1.3 km of University of Coimbra, Vila Julieta Guesthouse provides… See more

Located within 1.4 km of S. Sebastião Aqueduct and 1.3 km of University of Coimbra, Vila Julieta Guesthouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Coimbra. This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located less than 1 km from Coimbra-A Train Station and 3.3 km from Coimbra Football Stadium. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out for guests.

At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits are available daily at the bed and breakfast.

The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Popular points of interest near Vila Julieta Guesthouse include Portugal dos Pequenitos, Santa Clara a Velha Monastery and Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 130 km away.

Rooms from $87

Vila Gale Coimbra

Rated 8.5 in 4393 reviews

Overlooking the Mondego River in Coimbra, the Vila Galé provides warmly decorated rooms with a dance theme. It offers… See more

Overlooking the Mondego River in Coimbra, the Vila Galé provides warmly decorated rooms with a dance theme. It offers free Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and various spa treatments.

The contemporary rooms are decorated with soft-tone colours and luxurious fabrics. All rooms have air conditioning and some boast river views. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub.

The Vila Galé Coimbra has an extensive spa offering a varied menu of relaxing massage, beauty treatments and other leisure facilities available to guests for an extra fee.

A breakfast buffet is served each morning at the hotel’s main restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner. Inevitavel Restaurant offers à-la-carte options and the bar has a wide range of drinks and cocktails.

Vila Galé Coimbra is less than 10 minutes’ walking from Coimbra Railway Station. University of Coimbra - Alta and Sofia, a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, is within 20 minutes' walking from the hotel, as well as Coimbra Old Cathedral and the Bothanical Garden.

Rooms from $111