Best Luxury Hotels in Coimbra

A super stop-off en route to the bigger cities of Porto and Lisbon, Coimbra has plenty to see and do, making it well worth an overnight or two. It was once the country’s capital and is home to Portugal’s oldest university, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, that dates back to the 18th century (climb the bell tower for the best views). Coimbra is a river city with a charming medieval old town and a library containing hundreds of thousands of antique tomes — a boat trip along the Mondego is a great way to see it. And Coimbra has plenty of modern attractions too.

Centro, Coimbra

Quinta das Lágrimas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 55 Rooms including 6 Suites & 19 Connecting Rooms
Amenities Fine Dining Restaurant, Bar, Spa & Wellness Facilities, Fitness Centre, indoor & Outdoor Pools, Golf Course
More Located in an 18th-century Palace Surrounded by 12 Hectares of Historic Gardens in Coimbra, Portugal

A grand home that once welcomed emperors and royalty (including providing the backdrop for Prince Pedro and Inês de Castro’s illicit love affair), Quinta das Lágrimas is now a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Indeed, you can read about the local history in ancient books contained within the hotel’s exotic wood-panelled library. Set among 12 acres of gardens, the estate includes a pool surrounded by Balinese-style daybeds, a golf course, a golf academy, a driving range, a putting green, sweeping stone staircases and a dining terrace. Inside is the Bamboo Garden Spa and pool with floor-to-ceiling windows and several excellent eateries.





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