This urban area is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Coimbra. But Upper Town isn't the only drawcard here. Portugal dos Pequenitos, Old Cathedral of Coimbra, and Santa Cruz Church are some other worthwhile attractions nearby.
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Lisboa Carmo Hotel
Lisbon City Center
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Sep 21 - Sep 27
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
The location of the hotel is the best! we were able to walk to pretty much any restaurant shops and group tour meeting points within 5 to 10 minute walking distance. The room was equipped with nice amenities.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Wine & Books Porto Hotel
Centro / Baixa
per person
Oct 27 - Oct 30
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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Porto (OPO)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews)
Staff were excellent. Front desk were exceptional! Helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend this hotel. Rooms are beautiful!
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Popular places to visit
Pedro and Inês Footbridge
Marvel at the fascinating illusionary design of the “Bridge That Doesn’t Meet” and stop in its central bend for views of the river.
Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
Coimbra University
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.
New Cathedral of Coimbra
An austere Mannerist and Baroque façade makes way for an opulent gilded interior at this 400-year-old church founded by Jesuits.
Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
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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