Solar Antigo Luxury Spa Coimbra
3.0-star · Rua da Couraça dos Apóstolos 13, 15, 17 e 66 Se Nova
4.6(894 Google reviews)
3.0-star · Rua da Couraça dos Apóstolos 13, 15, 17 e 66 Se Nova
4.6(894 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · 1 rooms
Near: New Cathedral of Coimbra · 2 min walk
Guests love: Service · Bar
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You are in the heart of Coimbra's historic center, so dining options are close by. The hotel itself has a restaurant for a convenient meal. Just a short walk away, you can find Italianino Coimbra for pizza and pasta, Sete Restaurante for international and Mediterranean dishes, and No Tacho for Mediterranean and European fare. For Portuguese classics, Ze Manel dos Ossos and Restaurante O Trovador are nearby. Refeitro da Baixa offers Mediterranean and European options as well. For a drink or a casual bite, AAC Pub and Cafe Rynok are also within easy reach.
The hotel sits in the heart of Coimbra's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the New Cathedral just a 2-minute walk away and the Old Cathedral, Science Museum, and Monastery of the Holy Cross each 3 minutes away. The Barbican Gate is 4 minutes on foot, while the Aqueduto de São Sebastião and Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga are 8 minutes away, and the Jardim Botânico is 9 minutes. The area is quiet, with a grocery store and restaurants nearby, and the university is a short stroll. It is a walkable, historic neighborhood ideal for exploring the city's landmarks on foot.
From Coimbra-B train station, take the Metro Mondego bus from Casa do Sal to Mercado, a direct ride of about 6 minutes that runs every 10 minutes. The hotel is then a short walk from the Mercado stop. From Coimbra-A station, it's a 15-minute uphill walk, or you can hop on a bus from the stop about 70 meters away. If you're coming from Lisbon or Porto airports, take a train to Coimbra-B, then use the bus as above. A taxi from Coimbra station takes about 3 minutes for the 2 km trip.
In the evening, you can start at the hotel's own Restaurant, then step out to nearby bars like Bar Diligência, AAC Pub, and Café Tropical for a relaxed night. The historic center is lively after dark, with the New Cathedral and Old Cathedral just a 2-3 minute walk away, beautifully lit. For a longer stroll, the Aqueduto de São Sebastião is an 8-minute walk, and Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga is also 8 minutes away, offering a quiet riverside setting. If you want more options, the area around the hotel has plenty of cafés and restaurants within a short walk, so you can easily wander and find a spot that suits your mood.
Yes, Solar Antigo Luxury Spa Coimbra is an excellent base for exploring Coimbra. You can walk to the New Cathedral of Coimbra in 2 minutes, the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra in 3 minutes, and the Old Cathedral of Coimbra in 3 minutes. The Monastery of the Holy Cross is also a 3-minute walk, and the Barbican Gate is 4 minutes away. For a longer stroll, the Aqueduto de São Sebastião and Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga are each an 8-minute walk, and the Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra is 9 minutes away. With the historic center and university so close, you can easily explore on foot and return to the hotel whenever you like.
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