Coimbra Hostels - Hostel List for Coimbra, Portugal

Coimbra is the third biggest portuguese city with 150.000 local residents and it is the biggest city in the central area of Portugal. Coimbra, the first capital of Portugal, is home of Coimbra University, one of the oldest in Europe, founded in Lisbon in 1290 by king Dinis and then transferred to Coimbra in 1537 by King JoAo III. The old University buildings are situated on the top of a hill, which overlooks the city and the river. It is well worth a visit. You enter the old part of the University through an Iron Gate with stone works from the XVII century in manierist style. Inside the gate is the enormous University Patio, with a large statute of JoAo III. Beside the gate, to the left when entering, you will see the long low palace wing with several rooms that worth a visit. The University Library from the biginning of the XVIII century is in the far left corner and is well worth taking the tours that are provided. The wood work is realy fascinating. If youre here in the end of April or beginning of May make it a point to see the students party Queima das Fitas, with all the students singing Fado and burning their ribbons at the end of the school year. It is the biggest student party in Europe with the participation of all the 30.000 students of the University

The Universitys Eighteen century clock stands in the right hand corner of the courtyard, domineering the skyline. Next to it is a double staircase leading to other parts of the University. Some of the students still wear their black suits and capes, pinned with a colorful ribbon indicating the students course of study. There are also tears on their capes, which indicate the students romantic conquests.

Another highlight in Coimbra is the Baixa, on the way there you will visit the old cathedral from the XII century, in tipical portuguese romanesque style. The Baixa is the part of the city down by the river with most traditional shopping. It is full of narrow streets and crowded shops, banks, churches, cafEs, hotels and walks to stroll along the Mondego rivers banks.

Around Coimbra within an hour drive there are several places that worth a visit: Bucaco, Luso, Curia, Figueira da Foz, Condeixa, Conimbriga, Montemor o Velho...

You can settle in Coimbra for four or five days and visit all this area.

This is the complete list of Coimbra hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Coimbra, Portugal which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.

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Nature, charm, history, elegance, experiences.this is the essence of Quinta das Lgrimas, a hotel with soul and character..

Hotel Turismo de Tabua offers 74 rooms with a private bathroom, telephone, satellite TV and air conditioning. There is free access to the indoor heated pool and a gymnasium...

The hotel Alegre is a delightful, intimate little hotel nestled in exquisite woodlands in Luso, Portugal. The perfect hotel for guests eager to get away from it all and find a lazy retreat to recharge..

New hotel built in 2006 located in a beautiful area only 50 meters from a large lake. Rooms with all the amenities that will make your stay just unforgettable...