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A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible reception desk, and a sign reading "NH HOTEL."

A buffet with various food items, including fruits, cheeses, and condiments.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.

1. NH Coimbra Dona Inês

Coimbra City Centre

Kevin

CA $125

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel with a rooftop terrace featuring a pool and outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water and a cityscape at night.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a view of a body of water.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet, dining tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

2. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Coimbra City Centre

Ian

CA $157

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a tiled backsplash. There are shelves with decorative items and a potted plant on the counter.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance with a double door and a balcony with decorative railings.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a chair. There are windows and a balcony visible.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a painting, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

3. Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Coimbra

Howard

CA $126

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern lounge area with sofas, ottomans, and a red accent wall with motivational text.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

A hotel reception area with a counter, seating, and a wall with directional signs.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "JUST WHAT YOU NEED".

4. Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Coimbra City Centre

Richard

CA $63

CA $73 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a marble backsplash.

A staircase with white railings and wooden steps, leading to a landing with two framed artworks.

A white wall with three framed artworks and a door.

5. SOPHIA STUDIOS

Coimbra City Centre

Karen

CA $99

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red blanket, two wall-mounted lamps, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a small potted plant on the countertop.

A corner with a wooden floor, a white wall, a window with white frames, a yellow chair, a white chair, and a planter with red flowers.

A dining table with chairs, a bowl, and glassware.

6. Miguel Torga Vintage Lofts

Coimbra City Centre

Emily

CA $82

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a lamp.

A modern room with a tufted armchair, a floor lamp, and wooden paneling.

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, and a decorative wall.

A patio with a white table and chairs, a potted plant, and a door leading to a room.

7. R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

Mohammed

CA $100

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern interior with a seating area featuring two sofas and a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a view of the street through large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the street.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape with red-roofed buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

8. Hotel Oslo

Coimbra City Centre

Gerhard

CA $120

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern interior with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a staircase, and a large window.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A rooftop dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at night.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a view of the city through a large window.

9. Hotel Mondego

Coimbra City Centre

Harshad

CA $109

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A terrace with red tiles, a street lamp, and a view of a river and buildings in the background.

A modern room with a wooden dining table, three hanging pendant lights, and a view into another room with a bed.

A modern bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and shelves with glasses and bottles.

A staircase with white railings and wooden steps leading to an arched doorway.

10. Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Coimbra City Centre

Anna

CA $170

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A grand building with a central staircase, ornate architectural details, and a flag.

A pathway leading to a stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery.

A glass-enclosed outdoor dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and framed by columns.

A library with a round table and chairs, surrounded by tall bookshelves filled with books.

11. Quinta Das Lagrimas

Coimbra

Anne

CA $220

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a vanity, and a view of the city through an arched window.

A luxurious room with a large, ornate wall panel, a plush sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bottle of liquor.

A room with a bed, red pillows, a white phone, and a window with a view of buildings.

A bathroom with a marble wall, a large mirror, a statue, and a red pillow on a bed in the background.

12. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

dana

CA $111

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table, large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area, seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

A breakfast setup with a bowl of cereal, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a white table.

13. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

Coimbra

Kevin

CA $145

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A room with a blue wall, a green sofa, a yellow armchair, a small round table, and a tall floor lamp.

A hotel room with a shower, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

14. ibis Coimbra Centro

Coimbra City Centre

madeleine

CA $80

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A building facade with a sign reading "PHARMACIA GUESTHOUSE".

A room with a large arched window, wooden columns, and a view of a building with balconies.

A room with a large window, a door with a balcony, and a view of buildings outside.

A balcony with blue and white patterned tiles, overlooking a river and buildings with traditional architecture.

15. Pharmacia Guest House

Coimbra City Centre

Sheena

CA $116

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A nighttime view of a cityscape with a river, illuminated buildings, and a bridge.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden bookshelves, and a dining area with blue chairs and a long table.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and historic buildings.

A room with a large window, a red chair, a table, and a bookshelf.

16. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

Coimbra City Centre

Margaret

CA $174

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A swimming pool with palm trees and a building in the background.

A luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, a small sofa, and a staircase leading to another room.

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a nighttime sky.

17. Palácio São Silvestre - Boutique Hotel

Coimbra

Salome

CA $152

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden vanity, and a bathtub.

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large table, chairs, and pendant lighting.

18. Granja da Cabrita

Coimbra

Marcus

CA $124

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern bedroom with a wooden interior, a bed with white linens, a built-in wardrobe, and a small bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A building with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a balcony.

A corridor with bunk beds, wooden walls, and numbered doors.

A restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.

19. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

Pui Wai Bowie

CA $80

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a decorative ceiling medallion.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A building with a red-tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

A chandelier in a room with large windows overlooking a garden.

20. Conimbriga Hotel do Paço

Condeixa a Nova

Graham

CA $175

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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A historic building with a clock tower, arched staircases, and a courtyard.

Coimbra University

9.4/10 (734 reviews)

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.

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A historic stone building with a large arched entrance and a decorative window above it.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

9.2/10 (504 reviews)

One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.

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A grand library with ornate bookshelves, a red carpet, and a central ornate archway.

Biblioteca Joanina

9.4/10 (460 reviews)

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

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A historic building with intricate stone carvings and a large arched entrance.

Santa Cruz Church

9.2/10 (260 reviews)

Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

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A historic church with a prominent bell tower and intricate facade.

New Cathedral of Coimbra

9.0/10 (108 reviews)

New Cathedral of Coimbra is just one of the places to see in Sé Nova, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

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A historical building with a central courtyard, columns, and domed roofs.

Jardim da Manga

8.6/10 (80 reviews)

This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.

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Edificio Chiado

10.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu when you spend time at Edificio Chiado. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Torre de Anto

8.0/10 (21 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu with a stop at Torre de Anto. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

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A historic cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a mix of colorful buildings.

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Oslo

8/10 Good

"Très bien situé avec un personnel super sympathique Déjeuner délicieux avec beaucoup de choix"

Bussaco Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Wifi was terrible. No cable TV... lacking modern amenities. Beautiful castle though. Not a 5 star experience. A unique experience."

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

10/10 Excellent

"We only used this hotel because of its location close to the airport. One positive thing is that there is a Lidl directly opposite."

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

10/10 Excellent

"Reading the reviews (which were back and forth ) had me debating whether on not to book here but in the end we were very happy with our stay! This is not a traditional hotel. At check in and it looks like nothing and you start to question your choice to stay here but then we saw the room we were assigned and was thrilled. They decorated it for our anniversary! Such a wonderful touch. It was so clean as well. I know some rooms are more cramped than others but ours was more than enough. However could have used more shelves in the bathroom to hold toiletries so I had to use the small table just outside the bathroom instead- which should have been the table we eat our bfast at Definitely not a room for tall people - there was a beam in ours that stuck out and my husband hit his head twice in the beginning. Same with the bathroom door being small/ short. Breakfast is delivered to your room in the morning- they ask you what time you want it at check in. It was always the same- scrambled eggs, deli ham and cheese, a basket of assorted breads, a bowl of corn flakes, two yogurts, a fruit plate, a thermos of hot milk and a bottle of OJ. There is a comp bottle of water in the room which they will refill for u when needed. The closet was weird because it was very small and also houses the mini fridge. But this room was definitely unique and we were happy with it. Location wise- very close to the university but a long hike. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for any adjustments to your bfast"

Miguel Torga Vintage Lofts

8/10 Good

"Got in late and left early so not much to say. There’s a parking garage very nearby so that was convenient."

R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

10/10 Excellent

"Do not be fooled by the exterior! This is a hidden gem. Room was spotless, great instructions and staff friendly. Breakfast was minimal but more than enough to set you up. We travelled from the train station, walking so that was useful. The only minimal downside is limited staff hours, bur the reply to messages was great and even provided advice on where to go for a glass of wine. Can walk to the shops and centre within 15 minutes. We would absolutely stay here again. Note. The stairs are tight so maybe bot accessible for everyone!"

Hotel Astoria

10/10 Excellent

"The location was excellent. The balcony offered a beautiful view directly over the river, which was definitely a highlight of the stay. The soundproofing could be a little better, but overall it was a lovely place to stay."

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"The owners were so nice and very helpful as well as suggesting local restaurants . Location was excellent and we could walk to everything we wanted to visit"

SOPHIA STUDIOS

8/10 Good

"Great location. Room is very modern with a full kitchen. Comfortable firm mattress. Many restaurants and shopping just steps away on the flatter areas near the river. Bus stop right around the corner that goes to the train station in 10 minutes. Very safe area. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. In the flat part of the city so no hills to climb to get to the property (much of the city is hilly). Daily housekeeping if desired. Bank with ATM right on the corner. Lots of hot water and the most water pressure we’ve ever had at a hotel. Ask for a room away from the noise of the street (but largest rooms face the street). Not enough electrical outlets for lamps and charging devices you bring. No elevator. Uber drivers said they could not drive down the street to pick us up so we never figured out the best place to catch Uber near the property. Apparently only buses and service vehicles allowed on the hotel street. Police station right around the corner. Police presence almost always monitoring the vehicle traffic at the corner"

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Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Rua Doutor Manuel Rodrigues, 43 Coimbra

CA $65

CA $75 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (156 reviews)

Pensão Residencial Internacional

Avenida Emídio Navarro, 4 Coimbra

CA $57

CA $90 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

includes taxes & fees

ibis Coimbra Centro

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CA $80

CA $91 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

includes taxes & fees

The Luggage

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CA $89

CA $101 total

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includes taxes & fees

Penedo da Saudade Suites & Hostel

Av Dr Marnoco e Sousa, 18 B Coimbra

CA $125

CA $139 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Alameda da Conchada 20 Coimbra

CA $126

CA $140 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Cruz?

The best area to stay in Santa Cruz is along the beachfront, particularly around Praia de Santa Cruz and Praia da Física.This area is the heart of Santa Cruz, offering direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and its expansive sandy beaches. The main promenade runs along these beaches, dotted with various cafes, restaurants, and shops. You'll find a relaxed, coastal village feel here, superb for those looking to unwind by the sea.Couples often find the beachfront appealing for a relaxed getaway. You can enjoy romantic strolls along the shore, dine at ocean-view restaurants, and simply soak up the sun. The sound of the waves creates a naturally calming soundtrack to your stay.Families will also appreciate the convenience of staying right by the beach. With easy access to the sand and sea, children can spend hours playing in the water or building sandcastles.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

1. NH Coimbra Dona Inês

2. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

3. Vila Julieta Guesthouse

4. Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

5. SOPHIA STUDIOS

6. Miguel Torga Vintage Lofts

7. R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

8. Hotel Oslo

9. Hotel Mondego

10. Sapientia Boutique Hotel

11. Quinta Das Lagrimas

12. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

13. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

14. ibis Coimbra Centro

15. Pharmacia Guest House

16. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

17. Palácio São Silvestre - Boutique Hotel

18. Granja da Cabrita

19. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

20. Conimbriga Hotel do Paço

Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions

Coimbra University

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Biblioteca Joanina

Santa Cruz Church

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Jardim da Manga

Edificio Chiado

Torre de Anto

Learn more about Santa Cruz

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Oslo

Bussaco Palace Hotel

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Miguel Torga Vintage Lofts

R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

Hotel Astoria

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

SOPHIA STUDIOS

More cheap stays in Santa Cruz

Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Pensão Residencial Internacional

ibis Coimbra Centro

The Luggage

Penedo da Saudade Suites & Hostel

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

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