Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hotel Astória
HOTEL
€€
( 239 853 020;
www.almeidahotels.com
;
Av Emídio Navarro 21; s/d €72/92, superior s/d €97/117, ste €130;
)
The Astória's unmistakable art nouveau facade contemplates the river and Largo da
Portagem. It has personality and professional staff; it's all delightfully old-fashioned but
that goes for the dog-eared rooms too. It won't be to everyone's taste. The round tower
rooms have wraparound views and a little balcony in a prime location. Wi-fi is only in the
lobby.
Residencial Alentejana
(
GUESTHOUSE
€€
239 825 903;
www.residencialalentejana.com
; Rua Dr António Henriques Seco 1; s €39-55, d €45-68;
)
Worth the uphill walk, this prominent old town house offers wood-panelled, high-
ceilinged older rooms, plus some less charming but still comfortable newer ones. It's a
characterful place with kindly owners and a good-value local restaurant downstairs.
Quinta das Lágrimas
HOTEL
€€€
( 239 802 380;
www.quintadaslagrimas.pt
;
Rua António Augusto Gonçalves; s/d annexe €194/215, palace €223/
247; )
This splendid historical palace is now one of Portugal's most enchanting
upper-crust hotels. Choose between richly furnished rooms in the old palace, or
Scandinavian-style minimalist in the modern annexe - complete with jacuzzi. A few
rooms look out onto the garden where Dona Inês de Castro reputedly met her tragic end.
Significant discounts are sometimes available online, even in high season, and it's cheaper
midweek. Other facilities include a pitch 'n' putt course and driving range.
DON'T MISS
TOP FIVE VIEWS IN COIMBRA
Coimbra's picturesque hillside position means there are some great spots to enjoy magnificent views. Our pick of
the vistas:
»
Cafe of Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro (
Click here
)
»
On the roof of the Sé Nova (
Click here
)
»
Cafe at the Museu da Ciência (
Click here
)
»
Top of the tower at Patio des Escolas (
Click here
)
»
Belvedere of Santa Clara-a-Nova (
Click here
)
