Title: Visit Santa Cruz: 2026 Travel Guide for Santa Cruz, Coimbra | Expedia.com

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# Santa Cruz

## Travel Guide

![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/5fc5365f-6ee2-46d6-8550-2f5f4645d848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/50f01500-2426-44ed-892e-c4577452043b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/703a8b4e-bcbe-4b36-82a4-b3a4bc0359d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/ad7cc759-536e-4b90-b799-1c2eb1a35ae2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/648a3e63-e4f8-4efb-ace5-6d069c7a4b15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Santa Cruz

Things to do

- Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz

![Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527500/527411/a9ac4381_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra 

$46 nightly

$51 total

May 4 - May 5

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado ...

7.6/10 Good! (793 reviews)

Clean property friendly staff lovely room

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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![NH Coimbra Dona Inês](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2080000/2078700/2078607/1cdebaec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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NH Coimbra Dona Inês

Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12 Coimbra 

$101 nightly

$110 total

Apr 11 - Apr 12

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Good variety at breakfast including churos and chocolate.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

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![Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3280000/3274500/3274433/e1b79f78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20 Coimbra 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$160 nightly

$172 total

Apr 22 - Apr 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (986 reviews)

Beautiful hotel, great amenities, superb breakfast buffet and convenient to downtown.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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![SOPHIA STUDIOS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77810600/77810548/8ff331a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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SOPHIA STUDIOS

R. Sofia 37 Coimbra Coimbra

Stay at this aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)

Excellent everything, from room amenities to location.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

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![Coimbra Vintage Lofts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11500000/11492100/11492082/87a8e3f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Coimbra Vintage Lofts

Rua Simão de Évora, 11 Coimbra 

Stay at this aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Núcleo da Cidade Muralhada/Torre ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)

Clean, central, very spacious. Kitchen could add a few more implements, but overall very good

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

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![T2 - Centro Histórico da Unesco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79930000/79929700/79929646/4968178c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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T2 - Centro Histórico da Unesco

 Coimbra Coimbra

Stay at this apartment in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Jardim da Manga and CAV are located nearby.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

The location is great but small apartment.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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[Tonight

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### Popular places to visit

![Coimbra University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116860/2cb7e372-d9bf-4684-9cae-d302d8f47eed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Coimbra University

4.5/5(57 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Coimbra-University-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116860.Vacation-Attraction)

![Portugal dos Pequenitos](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116880/07b681ba-f776-4899-9881-594708e9970b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Portugal dos Pequenitos

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.

[](https://expedia.com/Portugal-Dos-Pequenitos-Coimbra.d6116880.Vacation-Attraction)

![Biblioteca Joanina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116870/06ea664b-2a32-4eae-96f9-74b120986287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Biblioteca Joanina

5/5(43 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Biblioteca-Joanina-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116870.Vacation-Attraction)

![Santa Cruz Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116862/f0bf1095-6022-45d8-ab1b-58139cbecd41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Cruz Church

4.5/5(47 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Church-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116862.Vacation-Attraction)

![Jardim da Manga](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116864/8a1cf1c4-1d6b-4a4b-9a73-deeb65313281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Jardim da Manga

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Jardim-Da-Manga-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116864.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116876/f6ebe135-f5d1-4858-80ae-fd4842a23b4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

[](https://expedia.com/Mosteiro-De-Santa-Clara-A-Velha-Coimbra.d6116876.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Join me in taking you through the heart of Coimbra, where the history is living, not just thought about.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50894627/56ee4b55-20bc-4385-ba73-b21aa46da750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local

$57

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-adventure-discovery-and-learning-with-a-local.a50894627.activity-details)

![University of Coimbra Guided Tour with Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51236967/62242acf-cff1-471e-9f3c-feb7faa01eb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### University of Coimbra Guided Tour with Tickets

$69

per adult

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![Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2887881/a0cc6f8b-1660-48e4-87ac-ec4d72d295be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

$79

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-university-and-city-of-coimbra.a2887881.activity-details)

![Walking Tour Coimbra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44926715/4b74dff4-99bc-49ed-a07e-19009f0b1789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site

$37

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-coimbra-heritage-site.a44926715.activity-details)

![Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760503/290b7435-caa6-418e-a9b0-6f2cd55880f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

$18

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-live-fado-show-with-glass-of-port-wine.a4760503.activity-details)

![Guided tour of Coimbra NO cinema](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50905262/2c4e3e34-3c4d-4a59-9500-b7d6157d0350.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Coimbra : Guide to tour, with local guide/certificate, and an entry

$47

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-guide-to-tour.a50905262.activity-details)

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## Cities near Santa Cruz

![Obere Altstadt von Coimbra - hochauflösend (90MP)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/3e277e37-ec4d-4219-ac42-a3035b49a88d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Coimbra

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- [Santa Cruz Church ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Church-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116862.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Jardim da Manga ](https://expedia.com/Jardim-Da-Manga-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116864.Vacation-Attraction)
- [CAV ](https://expedia.com/CAV-Coimbra.d553248621532957720.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Coimbra University ](https://expedia.com/Coimbra-University-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116860.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Portugal dos Pequenitos ](https://expedia.com/Portugal-Dos-Pequenitos-Coimbra.d6116880.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Conímbriga Ruins ](https://expedia.com/Conimbriga-Ruins-Condeixa-a-Nova.d6116882.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Biblioteca Joanina ](https://expedia.com/Biblioteca-Joanina-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116870.Vacation-Attraction)
- [National Forest of Bussaco ](https://expedia.com/National-Forest-Of-Bussaco-Mealhada.d6200062.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha ](https://expedia.com/Mosteiro-De-Santa-Clara-A-Velha-Coimbra.d6116876.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Montemor-o-Velho Castle ](https://expedia.com/Montemor-O-Velho-Castle-Montemor-o-Velho.d6116884.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Old Cathedral of Coimbra ](https://expedia.com/Old-Cathedral-Of-Coimbra-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116866.Vacation-Attraction)
- [New Cathedral of Coimbra ](https://expedia.com/New-Cathedral-Of-Coimbra-Coimbra-City-Centre.d553248635175056051.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bairrada Wine Museum ](https://expedia.com/Bairrada-Wine-Museum-Anadia.d6319002.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Praca da Republica ](https://expedia.com/Praca-Da-Republica-Coimbra.d6116872.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Peneda River Beach ](https://expedia.com/Peneda-River-Beach-Gois.d553248635922153257.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Fado ao Centro ](https://expedia.com/Fado-Ao-Centro-Coimbra-City-Centre.d553248621532486811.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Edificio Chiado ](https://expedia.com/Edificio-Chiado-Coimbra-City-Centre.d553248621532486803.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Jardim Botanico ](https://expedia.com/Jardim-Botanico-Coimbra.d6116874.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova ](https://expedia.com/Mosteiro-De-Santa-Clara-A-Nova-Coimbra.d6116878.Vacation-Attraction)

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