Cheap 4-Day Portugal City Break in Coimbra

Your cheap holiday experience in Portugal begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Coimbra, where you'll stay for 3 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Coimbra.

Coimbra is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Portugal is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible Choupal National Forest. A stop at this spectacular park and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating Choupal National Forest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,635 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Coimbra is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended Solar do Bacalhau. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,661 customers.

Restaurante Zé Manel dos Ossos is another local-favorite restaurant in Coimbra. Restaurante Zé Manel dos Ossos serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,272 reviews.

Known for its good food and service, Restaurante Il Tartufo is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Coimbra. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 of 5 stars from around 2,071 customers.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Coimbra, you’ll be glad to know that Coimbra is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is Dux Taberna Urbana. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,797 customers.

The Murphy's Irish Pub is another popular bar in Coimbra. If you ask the 1,937 customers who have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars, The Murphy's Irish Pub is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy drinks at A Cozinha da Maria. This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Coimbra. Around 1,053 customers have given this bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in reviews.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Coimbra!

Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Portugal offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Coimbra, where you still have 2 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Tower of University of Coimbra. This attraction is a spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 898 visitors.

The outstanding Paços da Universidade ou Paços das Escolas is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,453 visitors, this popular palace and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Coimbra city break experience, visit the fascinating Old Cathedral of Coimbra, a well-loved cathedral in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,853 visitors.

The incredible Barbican Gate is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at during your city break in this lovely part of the country. This best-rated sightseeing destination and top destination among visitors in Coimbra has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,113 reviews.

If you’re up for seeing something outstanding, visit the remarkable Monastery of Santa Cruz. This temple and popular attraction in Coimbra has been rated by around 5,156 visitors an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Coimbra, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Coimbra and the culture of past or present-day Portugal.

After or in between your city break activities in Coimbra, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Sete, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,116 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Coimbra is Tapas nas Costas. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Tapas nas Costas has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,051 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Nacional for a great dining experience in Coimbra. A favorite place to eat among many, around 1,024 customers have rated the irresistible Nacional an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Papa. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,004 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Restaurante PASSAPORTE Coimbra. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,419 customers.

O Garfinho à Portuguesa - Prato do dia is another great place where you can celebrate your city break adventures in Coimbra. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 787 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Coimbra, Portugal!

On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Coimbra, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 1 night left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra. About 4,584 visitors have rated this cultural heritage and attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

To make your affordable city break in Coimbra more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Coimbra. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Arcada Comes e Bebes. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Coimbra. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in approximately 908 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Dux - Petiscos E Vinhos and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 849 customers, dining at Dux - Petiscos E Vinhos is something you can look forward to doing in Coimbra.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is No Tacho cozinha portuguesa. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 403 customers.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Coimbra, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Liquidâmbar. Around 231 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at RS Coffee Bar, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. RS Coffee Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 352 customers.

Another top-rated alternative is What's up Doc Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 298 reviews and is known for offering a variety of snacks and drinks at affordable prices.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Coimbra!

Your city break in Coimbra is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 4, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Portugal.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,110 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Coimbra, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience. For example, Itália has a menu of appetizing food and refreshing beverages and is rated at an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,387 customers.

If you feel like eating something else, Restaurant Jardim da Manga is another restaurant worth trying out. This restaurant serves a variety of value-for-money savory dishes and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,834 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Coimbra and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Portugal!