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The 3 best hotels in Coimbra.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 8 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 8, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

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BudgetHotel Astoria8.2/10 · €79 / nightBest ValuePraxis CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra9.3/10 · €128 / nightLuxuryHotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels9.1/10 · €246 / night
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Hotel Astoria, Coimbra
Budget
8.2€79 / night

Hotel Astoria

★★★Coimbra City Centre

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.2/10 from 2,434 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to Old Cathedral of Coimbra
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
2,434 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked 26 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting near the river, old town, shops, and public transport links.
  • Cleanliness: Generally tidy, though some guests report dust and stained carpets.
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 2,434 guest reviews; joint review-score position 8 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €79.00 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €79.00/night versus a sample median of €98.75/night (20% below the median).
  • Location: Coimbra City Centre, Coimbra. Address: Av. Émidio Navarro 21. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra, Coimbra
Best Value★ Our pick
9.3€128 / night

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

★★★★Coimbra City Centre

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.3/10 from 1,501 guest reviews
  • ≈ 4 min walk to Old Cathedral of Coimbra
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
1,501 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked 26 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting on a pedestrian street near the river and university.
  • Privacy: Transparent glass walls and doors leave the toilet visible from the bedroom.
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.3/10 from 1,501 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €128.00/night versus a sample median of €98.75/night.
  • Location: Coimbra City Centre, Coimbra. Address: Largo da Portagem 27. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels, Coimbra
Luxury
9.1€246 / night

Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels

★★★★★Rua António Augusto Gonçalves

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

  • 9.1/10 from 1,801 guest reviews
  • ≈ 20 min walk to Old Cathedral of Coimbra
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
1,801 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked 26 days ago
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, professional team provide attentive and welcoming service.
  • Spa Facilities: Features a warm pool and massages, though some areas look old-fashioned and need maintenance.
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 1,801 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €245.80/night versus a sample median of €98.75/night.
  • Location: Coimbra, Coimbra. Address: Rua António Augusto Gonçalves. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 26 days ago.

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Where to stay in Coimbra

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Coimbra City Centre

Hotel Astoria · ≈ 5 min walk to Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Coimbra City Centre

Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra · ≈ 4 min walk to Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

Rua António Augusto Gonçalves

Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels · ≈ 20 min walk to Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryMonastery of the Holy Cross (Coimbra) · Old Cathedral of Coimbra · New Cathedral of Coimbra

Coimbra hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHotel AstoriaCoimbra City Centre38.2 (2,434)€79
Best ValuePraxis CBR Boutique Hotel - CoimbraCoimbra City Centre49.3 (1,501)€128
LuxuryHotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury HotelsRua António Augusto Gonçalves59.1 (1,801)€246

Questions about hotels in Coimbra

What is the best budget hotel in Coimbra?
Hotel Astoria (Coimbra City Centre): 8.2/10 · 2,434 reviews · €79 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near the river, old town, shops, and public transport links.”
What is the best value hotel in Coimbra?
Praxis CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra (Coimbra City Centre): 9.3/10 · 1,501 reviews · €128 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting on a pedestrian street near the river and university.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Coimbra?
Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels (Rua António Augusto Gonçalves): 9.1/10 · 1,801 reviews · €246 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, professional team provide attentive and welcoming service.”
Where should I stay in Coimbra?
Our three picks are in Coimbra City Centre, Rua António Augusto Gonçalves. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 26 days ago.

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