We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Coimbra, Portugal. We have also included accommodation in monasteries, apartments, historic buildings, guest houses, holiday homes, farm stays, chalets, romantic hotels, country estates and boutique hotels. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Guest House.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Situated in Coimbra, on the left bank of the Mondego river, CoimbraAmeias features accommodation with an honesty bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. Boasting a terrace, this property is located a short distance from Santa Clara a Velha Monastery, Convento de Santa Clara a Nova and Quinta das Lagrimas. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at the guest house also boast air conditioning, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available each morning at CoimbraAmeias. Local points of interest like University of Coimbra and Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz are reachable within 1.9 km and 1.8 km respectively.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED guest houses in Coimbra. It is very popular among couples travelling to Coimbra!
Farm Stay.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Quinta do Regalo is a farm stay set in a historic building in Coimbra, 6.7 km from Coimbra-A Train Station. The property has city views and is 7.9 km from Santa Clara a Velha Monastery and 8 km from S. Sebastião Aqueduct. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Some units in the farm stay have private entrance and are fitted with desk and dressing room. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. All units feature a private bathroom, bathrobes and bed linen. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and pancakes are available every morning at the farm stay. You can play billiards at Quinta do Regalo. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. University of Coimbra is 8.3 km from the accommodation, while Portugal dos Pequenitos is 8.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 100 km from Quinta do Regalo.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most beautiful, charming and creative farm stay in Coimbra. Soooo nice!
Bed and Breakfast.Cosy. Popular among women. Situated in the Coimbra City Centre of Coimbra within 800 metres of University of Coimbra, República Guest House provides accommodation with seating area and a kitchen. Free WiFi is available. Fitted with a patio, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer. A dishwasher and oven are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. A continental breakfast is available every morning. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. We have secure parking for bicycles and motorbikes. S. Sebastião Aqueduct is less than 1 km from República Guest House, while Portugal dos Pequenitos is 2.6 km away.Show full description
Farm Stay.Charming. Popular among women. Set in Coimbra, 3.3 km from Portugal dos Pequenitos and 3.4 km from Santa Clara a Velha Monastery, Oryza Guest House& Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with garden views. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. S. Sebastião Aqueduct is 5 km from the farm stay and University of Coimbra is also 5 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. 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. 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.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ELEGANT AND HISTORIC boutique hotels in Coimbra.
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Lovely surroundings. Situated in Coimbra, 4.4 km from Portugal dos Pequenitos, Granja da Cabrita features accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the children's playground, or enjoy views of the mountain and garden. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a outdoor furniture. Every unit is equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and some have pool views. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Santa Clara a Velha Monastery is 4.7 km from the bed and breakfast, while Coimbra-A Train Station is 5.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 105 km from Granja da Cabrita.Show full description
Apartment. Located 1.2 km from S. Sebastião Aqueduct, Casa do Muro offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment features family rooms. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, inner courtyard views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and minibar are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Coimbra-A Train Station, University of Coimbra and Santa Clara a Velha Monastery. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 101 km from Casa do Muro.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Great bar. Featuring a bar and a terrace, Sapientia Boutique Hotel is set in Coimbra, 600m from S. Sebastião Aqueduct and 400m from University of Coimbra. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. 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. 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
Guest House.Great value. Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Casa Coimbra offers accommodation in Coimbra, 1.8 km from Coimbra University and 1.0 km from Coimbra University Hospital. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. The guest house also offers bike hire. S. Sebastião Aqueduct is 1.4 km from Casa Coimbra.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Great location. Popular among women.Opened June 2021. Conveniently set in the centre of Coimbra, Pharmacia GuestHouse provides free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 500 metres from University of Coimbra, 3.3 km from Coimbra Football Stadium and 30 km from Palace of Bussaco. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Coimbra-A Train Station. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Pharmacia GuestHouse have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Pharmacia GuestHouse include Santa Clara a Velha Monastery, Portugal dos Pequenitos and S. Sebastião Aqueduct. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 101 km from the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Coimbra.
Holiday Home.Hip. Great value. Located in Coimbra, Ponto de Vista - Coimbra is a historic holiday home that provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and barbecue facilities. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from Santa Clara a Velha Monastery. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and river views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Coimbra, like hiking. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Popular points of interest near Ponto de Vista - Coimbra include Portugal dos Pequenitos, Coimbra-A Train Station and S. Sebastião Aqueduct. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 101 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most cosy, lively and relaxing holiday homes in Coimbra! AMAZING.
Guest House.Unique. Great bar. Popular among couples. Situated in the centre of Coimbra, 300 metres from University of Coimbra, the historic Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra features accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house has family rooms. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Every unit is equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette fitted with an oven. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the guest house include S. Sebastião Aqueduct, Coimbra-A Train Station and Santa Clara a Velha Monastery. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 102 km from Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra.Show full description
Apartment.Great views. Located right next to Mondego River in Coimbra, Casas da Alegria features studios and 1-bedroom apartments with free WiFi. The Joanina Library is less than 5 minutes’ walking. Each unit at Casas da Alegria has a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, a flat-screen cable TV and a bathroom. Guests can comfortably prepare meals using all the appliances available. Each unit features 2 single beds, which may be joined as a double bed. Each accommodation has its individual colour, and the building offers views of the river. The bathrooms have free toiletries and a bath or shower. Parque Verde do Mondego Park is across the street, and Coimbra-A Train Station is 400 metres away.Show full description
Apartment.Nice style. Great views. Situated in the Coimbra City Centre, 300 metres from the University of Coimbra, SOBRE RIBAS 212 provides 5 independent accommodations with access to a shared patio and free WiFi. Guests staying at the apartments have access to a kitchenette. All the units have a private bathroom, equipped with a shower and a hair dryer. A cable flat-screen TV is available. S. Sebastião Aqueduct is a 7-minute walk from SOBRE RIBAS 212, while Santa Clara a Velha Monastery is 800 metres away.Show full description
Apartment. Set 800 metres from University of Coimbra in Coimbra, this apartment features free WiFi. Coimbra Heights features views of the river and is 1 km from S. Sebastião Aqueduct. Private parking is available on site. There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided at Coimbra Heights. There are 2 bathrooms with a shower. Portugal dos Pequenitos is 1.3 km from Coimbra Heights, while Santa Clara a Velha Monastery is 1.4 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great location. Cinco em 5 is located in the Coimbra City Centre district in Coimbra, 300 metres from University of Coimbra and 500 metres from S. Sebastião Aqueduct. Cinco em 5 features free WiFi throughout the property. Santa Clara a Velha Monastery is 800 metres from cinco em 5, while Portugal dos Pequenitos is 900 metres from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Great value. Popular among women. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Casa Pé da Cabra is located in Coimbra. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The spacious apartment with a terrace and river views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property provides barbecue facilities and parking on-site. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the apartment include S. Sebastião Aqueduct, University of Coimbra and Coimbra-A Train Station. The nearest airport is Viseu, 101 km from Casa Pé da Cabra, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Chalet. Boasting garden views, Confluentia H&A - XIII Century Loft House offers accommodation with balcony, around less than 1 km from Santa Clara a Velha Monastery. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 131 km from Confluentia H&A - XIII Century Loft House. The chalet features family rooms. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer, while the kitchen has a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. All units feature private entrance. At the chalet complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near the chalet include Portugal dos Pequenitos, Coimbra-A Train Station and Convento de Santa Clara a Nova.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Featuring a garden and views of garden, Vila Julieta Guesthouse is a recently renovated bed and breakfast located in Coimbra, 1.4 km from S. Sebastião Aqueduct. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.3 km from University of Coimbra. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out for guests. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a 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 Coimbra-A Train Station, Portugal dos Pequenitos and Santa Clara a Velha Monastery. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 130 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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