BE Coimbra Hostels: Book Your Stay

Name: BE Coimbra Hostels
Address: Praça do Comércio 27, Coimbra, 葡萄牙

Guest reviews

3.3Fair(112)

Excellent38
Good18
Average18
Poor15
Terrible23

What guests say about…

Service

Guests like

Staff: Several guests mention the staff, including Luis, as friendly and accommodating.
Location: Reviews note the location as a key advantage, close to the city centre.

Guests mention

Cleanliness: Multiple reviews mention cleanliness issues in the kitchen and bathrooms, so it's worth checking the state of shared areas on arrival.
Room Temperature: Guests report rooms can be cold at night, so it's worth asking about heating options when you check in.
Noise Levels: Some guests mention noise from nearby music and construction, so it may be worth asking for a quieter room away from the street.

Summary for your reference

Reviews from

Nunya Bizness

3/5

Google· 4 months ago

Luis was friendly and accommodating. The room was spacious for 1 person. It got cold at night, but I layered up and slept good. It was peaceful during the day on Sunday, but got louder at night around 10-11pm. In the morning there was construction right outside my window. I also had WIFI issues on my phone in the morning. It wouldn't work in the room. Lastly, I smelled cigarette smoke in the hallway in the morning. The reason for the inconsistent score is that the kitchen is a mess. The one downstairs seemed better managed/cleaned. Also, the bathrooms were hit or miss with cleanliness.

Brigitta Králová

2/5

Google· 3 years ago

The building is old, everything is dirty. I had mold in my room and the cleaning ladies did basically nothing about it. Also there were dead bugs in the wall of my room. During summer months the whole residence was full of ants. The owner cares just about the money and he has problems to give people back the deposit. The only advantage is the location. I would never recommend it.

388giacomog

1/5

Tripadvisor· 10 years ago

Simply one of the worst experience in my life. The hostel is completely dirty particularly the kitchen and the toilet!. The kitchen is small with bad smell all day! The diretion is lazy and even we complained several times, the cleaning staff came more or less never! terrible WIFI too!

Jan Starosta

1/5

Google· 2 years ago

I spent there 5 months of my erasmus, infrastructure and amenities are on very low level. Sometimes smell (in particular in the kitchen) is umbearable. But the main problem is owner who does not give back deposit, most of the times because of false accusations that you broke something etc. Singular advantage is localicsation. I do not recomend this place.

Robert E

1/5

Google· a month ago

The owner doesn't return the deposit.

187carolk

2/5

Tripadvisor· 9 years ago

Overall, disaster. Staff was nice but I cannot rate this "hostel" higher. Dirty, incredibly cold, we were warmer outside... I would not recommend and I would not come back. Cheap but I wouldn't stay there for free again.

RaquelF747

1/5

Tripadvisor· 12 years ago

no check in desk, no organization at all. they didn't get our reservation, so they sent us to the only room available, in another hostel from the same chain, away from the city centre. you're given a coupon for your breakfast in "the most emblematic cafe" in town. yeah, right... you'll have a glass of milk with a pastry or with a toast.

giuli0ge

1/5

Tripadvisor· 12 years ago

If you like finding a dirty, slummiest, noisy and expensive place the Be Coimbra Hostel is perfect for you !! The room was hot, dirty, drab whith broken door and windows situated in a horrible smoke stinkiing building.The proposed dinner in the wine bar of the owner arrived by take away and it was cold end bad prepared. For breakfast you have a voucher for a cafè (the oldest and famous in town) but you only get a cappuccino and croissant standing ( special treatment for Coimbra Hostel guests!) Impossible to sleep till 4 am for the music coming from the bar wine of the owner under our windows. 10.30 am we went to the reception to complain but it was close and no one there.

Frequently asked questions about BE Coimbra Hostels

Where can I eat near BE Coimbra Hostels?

You can eat right at the hostel: it has a restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and three bars/lounges. For a sit-down meal nearby, Solar do Bacalhau, known for Mediterranean dishes, is about a 5-minute drive away. The surrounding city center has supermarkets, shops, and cafes within easy walking distance, so you can also pick up supplies or a quick bite. The hostel's shared kitchen is another option if you prefer to prepare your own food.

What is the area around BE Coimbra Hostels like?

You are right in the heart of Coimbra's historic center, on Praça do Comércio. The Barbican Gate is a 1-minute walk, and the Old Cathedral and Monastery of the Holy Cross are each 3 minutes away. The New Cathedral is 5 minutes, and the Science Museum and Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga are 6 minutes. The Aqueduto de São Sebastião is 10 minutes, and the Jardim Botânico is 11 minutes. The area is full of shops, cafes, and public transport, and the Coimbra-A train station is a 3-minute walk. The hostel has a restaurant, snack bar, and three bars for meals and drinks.

How do I get to BE Coimbra Hostels from the airport or main train station?

From Coimbra-A Train Station, it is a 3-minute walk to the hostel. The station is about 300 meters away, so you can simply walk straight to Praça do Comércio 27. If you are arriving by air, the nearest major airport is Porto Airport, about 132 km away. From there, you can take a train to Coimbra-A station or use a pre-booked transfer. The hostel also offers a train station pick-up service for added convenience.

What's there to do near BE Coimbra Hostels in the evening?

In the evening, you can enjoy a drink at one of the hostel's three bars or grab a bite at its snack bar. For a short stroll, the Barbican Gate is a minute away, and the Old Cathedral and Monastery of the Holy Cross are each a 3-minute walk, all nicely lit after dark. The Science Museum and Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga are a 6-minute walk, offering a pleasant evening wander. Fado ao Centro, a spot for traditional music, is about a 5-minute walk from the hostel. You can also walk to the University of Coimbra area in about 10 minutes for more evening atmosphere.

Is BE Coimbra Hostels a good base for exploring Coimbra?

Yes, BE Coimbra Hostels is an excellent base for exploring Coimbra. You can walk to the Barbican Gate in 1 minute, the Old Cathedral in 3 minutes, and the Monastery of the Holy Cross in 3 minutes. The New Cathedral is a 5-minute walk, and the Science Museum and Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga are each 6 minutes away. The Aqueduto de São Sebastião is 10 minutes on foot, and the Jardim Botânico is 11 minutes. For sights further out, like Conimbriga or the Bussaco forest, you can join a tour or take public transport from the nearby Coimbra-A Train Station, just a 3-minute walk away.

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