Coimbra Hotels

Insights from kimkim local specialists for our hand-selected hotels in Coimbra, Portugal

If you want to walk along the paths of scholars in the ancient city of Coimbra, consider a stay in one of kimkim's top choices for hotels in the area. Embrace the history with properties like Octant Hotels Palácio da Lousã, a renovated 18th-century palace in a stone structure surrounded by greenery, or Hotel Mondego, a cozy spot with simple modern rooms and a rooftop bar overlooking the Old Town and Mondego River. For something more modern, you have choices like Sapientia Boutique Hotel, nestled right across from the University of Coimbra, one of the world's oldest universities.

Sapientia Boutique Hotel

4.4

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· Upscale

Experience Coimbra and Portugal's rich literary history with a stay at Sapientia Boutique Hotel, just across from the University of Coimbra in the historic center. Step outside to explore one of the world's oldest universities, dating back to 1290, and be sure to schedule a visit to the school's...

Octant Hotels Palácio da Lousã

5.0

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· Upscale

Discover the history and traditions of the Portuguese countryside with a stay at Palácio da Lousã Boutique Hotel. This 18th-century building was once the palace of the Viscountess of Espinhal, and it's now a boutique hotel in Lousã, 35 minutes from Coimbra. Central Portugal is home to the Schist...

Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas

4.3

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· Luxury

History buffs, romantics, and curious travelers will find a treasure trove at Quinta das Lagrimas, a 14th-century palace that was the site of one of history's more tragic love stories. The Portuguese Prince Pedro and Spanish noblewoman Inês de Castro began their forbidden affair on these grounds....

Aeminium Coimbra Hotel

5.0

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· Upscale

Aeminium Coimbra Hotel, about a 30-minute walk from the city's historic center, offers a simple and modern stay in Coimbra. Walk to Old Town or drive there in 15 minutes to begin your exploration of Portugal's former capital, which is just over an hour from Porto and two hours from Lisbon. The...

Hotel Mondego

3.8

(12)

· Mid-Range

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Portugal's first capital by staying at Hotel Mondego, located in the historic center just off the Mondego River. This 18th-century building was one of the first hotels in Coimbra. Walk to the 13th-century University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in...

Solar Antigo Luxury

Mid-Range

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra offers a quirky, if not charming, stay in Coimbra's historic center, just a short walk from the university, the National Museum Machado de Castro, and other key attractions. Rooms preserve the building's original architecture with stone and brick walls and embellished...

Hotel Advice for Coimbra, Portugal

The 4 Best Boutique Hotels in Coimbra

Get in touch with Coimbra's history and famous university by staying at a hotel within its UNESCO World Heritage city center. Whether it's a cozy residence, a literature-inspired guesthouse, or an 18th-century palace, these options will have you sleeping in style.

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