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

A modern dining area with large windows, white furniture, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

$83 nightly

$90 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A buffet counter with various food items and drinks, including fruits, vegetables, and a juice bar.

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

2. Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Coimbra City Centre

Margot

$43 nightly

$48 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a glass wall, a reception area, and multiple seating arrangements.

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.

3. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Coimbra City Centre

Ian

$134 nightly

$147 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

A white wall with three framed artworks and a door.

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden floor, and a black chair.

4. SOPHIA STUDIOS

Coimbra City Centre

Karen

$82 nightly

$89 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story building with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating a residential hotel.

A window with curtains, through which a view of buildings and a clear sky is visible.

A reception area with a piano, a Christmas tree, and a bicycle suspended from the ceiling.

5. Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Coimbra City Centre

Leo

$49 nightly

$54 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and chairs. There is a fireplace with a log stack, a television, and a decorative mirror.

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

6. R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

Mohammed

$77 nightly

$84 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A wooden staircase with a unique zigzag design leading to a closet area.

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.

7. Miguel Torga Vintage Lofts

Coimbra City Centre

Jose

$91 nightly

$99 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

8. Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Coimbra

Sumathi

$102 nightly

$110 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern dining area with large windows offering a city view, wooden furniture, and a pendant light.

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.

9. Hotel Oslo

Coimbra City Centre

James

$130 nightly

$142 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with blinds, and a decorative plant.

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

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

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

10. ibis Coimbra Centro

Coimbra City Centre

Magdalena

$70 nightly

$76 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, including a road with cars and a bridge.

A large, modern building with a prominent entrance and a steep ramp leading up to it.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A bridge over a calm river with a cityscape in the background.

11. Archisuites

Coimbra

Glenn

$83 nightly

$90 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

A corridor with a patterned floor, metal railings, and a person walking.

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

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

12. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

Nicole

$56 nightly

$62 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

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.

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.

13. Hotel Mondego

Coimbra City Centre

Harshad

$133 nightly

$143 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

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

14. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

Coimbra

Mahsa

$105 nightly

$118 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a metal ladder, and a view of a green outdoor area.

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

15. Quinta Das Lagrimas

Coimbra

Anne

$200 nightly

$214 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A lobby with a glass partition, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, red upholstered chairs, and a central round table.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and a variety of seating arrangements including red upholstered chairs and a striped sofa.

A historic building with ornate architecture and a sign reading "HOTEL ASTOR."

16. Hotel Astoria

Coimbra City Centre

"A well placed hotel for visiting the city. Lovely art deco designs are everywhere, and the hotel has real character. Arriving during a yellow warning heatwave, the air conditioning in the room made for a pleasant night’s sleep. Breakfast was quiet varied, with a hot food option in the form of bacon and eggs. The real highlight was the help we received from the hotel staff. They were engaging, and able to answer our queries about where places were, and how to get about using the public transport...

Steven

$82 nightly

$89 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with a large open courtyard, surrounded by trees and modern buildings in the background.

A balcony with a view of a densely packed cityscape, including buildings with red-tiled roofs and a prominent church tower.

A modern, minimalist room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are shelves with decorative items and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with white linens, a patterned pillow, and a small shelf with candles.

17. JR Studios & Suites

Coimbra

Lindsay

$74 nightly

$81 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign.

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

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

18. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

Coimbra City Centre

Lucinda

$125 nightly

$135 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A cozy room with a sloped ceiling, a bathtub, a sofa with red cushions, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

19. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre

dana

$134 nightly

$145 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and bedside lamps.

The entrance to Riversuites with a clear view of the interior through the glass doors, a black doormat, and two potted plants on either side.

A buffet setup with various food items and a wall-mounted knife and fork decoration.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Riversuites

Coimbra

Suzanne

$78 nightly

$85 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

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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 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 courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by arched walkways and a prominent castle-like building with a tower.

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 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 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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An ornate church interior with a high arched ceiling, golden decorations, and a central altar.

New Cathedral of Coimbra

9.0/10 (108 reviews)

An austere Mannerist and Baroque façade makes way for an opulent gilded interior at this 400-year-old church founded by Jesuits.

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A historic courtyard with arches, a fountain, and a tiled roof.

Museu Nacional Machado de Castro

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor.

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

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

ibis Coimbra Centro

8/10 Good

"Parking intérieur très intéressant bien que l’entrée soit très petite, notre Sportage passait tout juste en tournant. Chambre et salle de bain petites mais propres mais nous avons noté des moisissures à la base de la vitre de la douche. Très bon buffet-déjeuner servi dès 6:30 ce qui est parfait quand on veut profiter de la journée au maximum. Bien situé on peut ranger la voiture et se déplacer à pied."

Quinta Das Lagrimas

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful hotel and gardens. Set away from the noisy city in a quiet area. Dinner was fabulous and worthy of a Michelin star"

Hotel Mondego

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed for one night. Everything was as expected. Breakfast had lots of options. Beds were clean and confortable. Very well situated. A straight walk from bus ration, many restaurants around and closed to attractions,"

Hotel Oslo

8/10 Good

"Staff were helpful and friendly. We had free parking which was a bonus! We enjoyed the roof top terrace. The room had good amenities but was starting to show some age."

Hotel Astoria

10/10 Excellent

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay in a gorgeous place. Dinner was superb and breakfast unmatched. We highly recommend it. The location was perfect, easy walks to all the important sites."

SOPHIA STUDIOS

10/10 Excellent

"Sofia Studios was great value considering the incredible central location it has in Coimbra. It was exceptionally clean and very easy to check in to. Staff are on hand during the day and are very helpful. Our only criticism is that he bathroom is really small with almost no counter space. As well, it's a lot of stairs to the third floor! Normally that wouldn't be a factor for us - and it was completely as advertised - but my wife sprained her knee earlier in our Portugal trip. For anybody with mobility issues, try to request the first floor (and even then there's two flights of stairs)."

Bussaco Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing"

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Fabulous river view in an deluxe room (room 6) on floor 2 . Nice modern room with interesting features. If you have an early start, beware that breakfast is from 8.00am, and we had to order a breakfast box, which isn’t ideal; l have fed back that breakfast should start earlier from 6.30am for a continental style. Good location and next to the old town and main street"

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Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Rua Doutor Manuel Rodrigues, 43 Coimbra

$49 nightly

$54 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (154 reviews)

Pensão Residencial Internacional

Avenida Emídio Navarro, 4 Coimbra

$54 nightly

$57 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

7.6/10 Good! (206 reviews)

ibis Coimbra Centro

Avenida Emidio Navarro 70 Coimbra

$70 nightly

$76 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Casa da Baixa by PURUS

Rua Ferreira Borges, 145 Coimbra

$71 nightly

$78 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)

The Luggage

Rua Antero de Quental, N125 Coimbra

$77 nightly

$83 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

Alameda da Conchada 20 Coimbra

$102 nightly

$110 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz?

The best time to visit Santa Cruz, Coimbra District, Portugal, is during the late spring and early autumn months, specifically from May to June and September to October.These periods offer pleasant weather, with comfortable temperatures that are ideal for enjoying the coastal activities and exploring the town without the peak summer crowds. You'll find the ocean inviting for swimming and water sports, and the beaches are less crowded, allowing for a more relaxed experience.For couples looking for a romantic getaway, these shoulder seasons provide a more tranquil setting. You can enjoy strolls along the extensive Santa Cruz Beach, explore the cliffs and natural rock formations, and dine at local seafood restaurants with ocean views without the hustle and bustle of mid-summer.Solo travelers will also appreciate these times for the opportunity to explore at their own pace. The weather is superb for hiking along the coastal trails that connect various beaches like Praia Azul and Praia da Vigia, offering stunning vistas of the Atlantic.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Santa Cruz.

How much is the nightly rate at a Santa Cruz hotel?

Prices for hotels in Santa Cruz often vary, but you can find a great deal from $48 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

1. NH Coimbra Dona Inês

2. Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

3. Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

4. SOPHIA STUDIOS

5. Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

6. R3 Service Five Senses in Coimbra

7. Miguel Torga Vintage Lofts

8. Vila Julieta Guesthouse

9. Hotel Oslo

10. ibis Coimbra Centro

11. Archisuites

12. Zero Box Lodge Coimbra

13. Hotel Mondego

14. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

15. Quinta Das Lagrimas

16. Hotel Astoria

17. JR Studios & Suites

18. Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

19. Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

20. Riversuites

Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions

Coimbra University

Biblioteca Joanina

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Santa Cruz Church

Jardim da Manga

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Museu Nacional Machado de Castro

Edificio Chiado

Learn more about Santa Cruz

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

ibis Coimbra Centro

Quinta Das Lagrimas

Hotel Mondego

Hotel Oslo

Hotel Astoria

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

SOPHIA STUDIOS

Bussaco Palace Hotel

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel

More cheap stays in Santa Cruz

Guest House Infante Dom Henrique

Pensão Residencial Internacional

ibis Coimbra Centro

Casa da Baixa by PURUS

The Luggage

Vila Julieta Guesthouse

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