Title: Visit Penela: Best of Penela Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Penela](https://expedia.ca/Penela-Hotels.d6288375.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Penela](https://expedia.ca/Penela-Vacation-Rentals.d6288375.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Penela](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Penela.d6288375.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Penela Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Penela.d6288375.Car-Rental-Guide)[Penela Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Penela.d6288375.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Penela ## Travel Guide ![Penela](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d39eafb6bd426abf2ed36610f7a7048e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Penela Things to do - Penela Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Penela ![HD Duecitânia Design Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6590000/6581200/6581115/de842ffe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HD Duecitânia Design Hotel Ponte Do Espinhal, Penela CA $165 CA $175 total Oct 26 - Oct 27 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Penela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Penela Castle and Penela Pillar are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (372 reviews) Beautiful room, friendly and professional staff, excellent food, and wholly relaxing! Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=6581115&PinnedHotelID=6581115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288375) ![Casa BelaVista Penela Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112710000/112708100/112708049/3c115bd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa BelaVista Penela Portugal Carvalhinhos, Penela, District de Coimbra Stay at this 3-star B&B in Penela. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Biological Park of Serra da Lousa and Penela ... 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The house and pool are well maintained and it is perfect for two families Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Penela-Hotels-Stunning-Rural-Location-Offering-Peaceful-Relaxation.h40462051.Hotel-Information) ![SOPHIA STUDIOS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77810600/77810548/w5695h3795x0y2-6d997444_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SOPHIA STUDIOS R. Sofia 37, Coimbra, Coimbra Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews) Great location. Really nice setup. Would absolutely stay again. Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Coimbra-Hotels-SOPHIA-STUDIOS.h77810548.Hotel-Information) ![Entre Ruas Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92355800/92355772/w5994h4002x7y0-c8d8f258_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Entre Ruas Apartments 6 Rua do Corpo de Deus, Coimbra Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews) The apartment is in a historic area. Great location and walking distance to all major sites. We chose the apartment because it provided free parking, washing machine, AC and heater. Because it is in a historic site area there are NO ELEVATORS. We were up in the 4th floor. Take note of this when booking. ... 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