We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Coimbra, Portugal. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Charming. Popular among couples. 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. Bamboo Garden Spa provides a range of luxury treatments and beauty therapies, and there is a library filled with thousands of ancient books. 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. 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.Show full description
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Hip. Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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.Show full description
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Trendy. Elegant. Comfortable beds. 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.Show full description
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.Show full description
Charming. Nice style. Great breakfast. Set in Coimbra, 100 metres from S. Sebastião Aqueduct, Hotel Ibn-Arrik offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 1.8 km from Coimbra Football Stadium, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.3 km away from Coimbra-A Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from University of Coimbra. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Hotel Ibn-Arrik have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a seating area. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Hotel Ibn-Arrik can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with an indoor pool, sauna and hammam. Popular points of interest near Hotel Ibn-Arrik include Santa Clara a Velha Monastery, Portugal dos Pequenitos and Coimbra Old Cathedral. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 102 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great value. NH Coimbra Dona Ines is located within a 10-minute walk of the Coimbra centre and Coimbra Train Station. It features a business centre, tennis court, outdoor pool and car rental facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas. The modern rooms at the NH Coimbra Dona Ines are all equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk, a radio, a minibar and a safety deposit box. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can relax in the modern Ego Lounge Bar. A Garça restaurant serves regional Portuguese food and international cuisine. NH Coimbra Dona Ines is conveniently located less than 20 minutes' walk from the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, the Machado de Castro National Museum and the famed UNESCO World Heritage Coimbra University. The bus station is a 2-minute walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. 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.Show full description
The Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro is situated in the heart of Coimbra city centre, at a short walk from the Mondego River and 300 metres from the Coimbra Train Station. At 1.3 km are the Botanical gardens of Coimbra University, while the famed Joanina Library is at 1 km. It offers rooms with a balcony and free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms are bright and airy. All have cable TV and a safety deposit box. The Stay Hotel Coimbra serves a rich buffet breakfast consisting of a range of sweet and savoury options. Local restaurants are available nearby, some of which are at just a 5-minute walk. The Santa Cruz Church is just 300 metres from the The Stay Hotel Coimbra. Old Coimbra Cathedral and the university are in the historic centre, a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Great views. 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.Show full description
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