Hotel Astória

In the heart of the historical city of Coimbra, the Hotel Astória is in a prime position overlooking the Mondego River. This classic hotel is renowned for its elegant comfort, refined European service and its classic feel.

Located in the centre of this university city, the Hotel Astória is within easy reach of many of the city’s top attractions including the university and it’s unique Baroque library, the Machado de Castro Museum and the downtown area known as the ‘Baixa’ – a warren of narrow, cobbled streets full of shops, cafés and churches.

The hotel’s famous Portuguese restaurant ‘L’Amphitryon’ is renowned in the town for its traditional specialities and fine wines, a true gourmet dining experience.

Rooms: 62

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Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – 24-Hour Front Desk – Non-Smoking Rooms – Elevator – Soundproofed Rooms – Heating

Services

Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Laundry

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Hotel information

The Astória dates back to 1926, and as Coimbra’s first hotel is still considered to be one of the city’s architectural symbols. The hotel maintains much of its old world charm today.

Food & beverage

The hotel’s very own restaurant ‘L'Amphitryon’ is one of the city’s best loved restaurants. ‘L’Amphitryon’ serves a delicious range of traditional Portuguese cuisine in the hotel’s elegant dining room.
‘Bar 21’ is the hotel’s traditional and historical bar.

Room information

The hotel’s guest rooms are all elegantly decorated and are furnished with antique pieces in a classical style. Rooms have lovely views over the serene city or the river. Bathrooms are decorated with Portuguese glazed tiles and marble.

Area information

Coimbra is the city with the most academic tradition in Portugal and a visit to the Universidade de Coimbra is a must. Wander through the famous library and steep in the tradition of the students' black capes, with each tear representing the amorous conquests.

In the upper part of the city, do not forget to visit to the Machado de Castro Museum - the largest Roman building in the Iberian Peninsula - with Gothic houses, Renaissance and Baroque works of arts, and a considerable collection of porcelain.

The town centre has much to offer the visitor and the downtown quarter - known as the Baixa - by the River Mondego, is a warren of fascinating narrow streets, and it's full of shops, cafés and churches.

Quite apart from the vast number of museums in the city, the Roman ruins of Conímbriga are certainly noteworthy and can be found close to the town of Condeixa-a-Velha.

For children, the Portugal dos Pequeninos theme park is undoubtedly the main attraction, where Portugal's key historical and cultural landmarks are reproduced in miniature constructions, up to 4 metres high.

May we suggest a tour?

Renaissance coimbra
Machado de Castro Museum, Especiosa Gate, Capela do Sacramento, Royal Tombs and the Manga Garden.

Le siècle des lumières (18th century)
New cathedral (Sé Nova), Natural History Museum, Chemistry Laboratory, Anthropology Museum, University Library (Bilbioteca Joanina) and the Botanical Gardens.

The manueline route
Machado de Castro Museum, St. Michael's Chapel and the Monastery and Cloister of Santa Cruz.

Downtown history
Largo de Sansão, Rua da Sofia, Terreiro da Erva, Rua da Direita, Rua da Moeda, Rua do Corvo, Paço do Conde, Rua Adelino Veiga, Praça do Comércio, Travessa dos Gatos and the Largo da Portagem.

The azulejo in coimbra
The azulejo is Portugal's unique ceramic tile. Discover more, by visiting St. Michael's Chapel, the Machado de Castro Museum, the old Cathedral (Sé Velha), Santa Cruz, the University colleges along the Rua Sofia and the Society for Ancient Ceramics.

Conímbriga museum and ruins
A fascinating trip into the past - Conímbriga is a Roman city, built over an Iron Age village and the Roman Temple is a must-see. The Museu Monográfico is also interesting, especially for lovers of archaeology.

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