Pensão Santa Cruz – Where History Sleeps Welcome to Pensão Santa Cruz, a little piece of Coimbra’s history, right in the heart of the old city. Just across from the beautiful Monastery of Santa Cruz, some of our rooms even offer private balconies with views of this iconic landmark. We are a humble, family-run guest house with an old soul. Our building has many stories to tell — it’s not new, not luxurious, but it is full of character and charm. Our rooms are simply decorated, with classic wooden furniture, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Some have private bathrooms; others share — just like in the old days. If you’re looking for a fancy hotel with marble floors and modern elevators, we may not be the right place. But if you love authentic experiences, budget-friendly stays, and waking up where history lives, you’ll feel right at home with us. Things to know: Parking: Paid parking is just 820 feet away. Quiet Hours: Please help us keep the peace between 10 PM and 8 AM. No Smoking: All rooms are smoke-free and have smoke detectors. Reception: Located on the 2nd floor. Private bathroom rooms: 3rd floor Shared bathroom rooms: 4th floor Important Note: Our building is old and has no elevator. If you’re elderly, have mobility challenges, are traveling with children, or carrying heavy luggage, please consider whether we’re the right fit for you. Just a short walk away, you'll find cafés, local restaurants, and even live Fado music echoing through the streets. At Pensão Santa Cruz, we may not offer luxury, but we offer heart, honesty, and a stay full of Coimbra’s soul. We hope you’ll be part of our story.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go


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Mariana
Moldova Moldova
The location and the view from the balcony is great.
Abderrahim
Canada Canada
The hotel is quite good, I enjoyed good time with my family. The city is nice and friendly.
Graham
United States United States
Wonderful location for exploring and for shops and food.
Bk
Belgium Belgium
I was warmly welcomed by the hotel staff and even received an upgrade after mentioning that I would only be staying for a few hours. The room was clean and comfortable.
Angelica
Switzerland Switzerland
Good location, very friendly and helpful staff. There's a sink in the room, so it's practical for late night hygiene and the whole place was really clean
Brooke
United States United States
The location was incredible and the staff were super nice. He gave us a map and marked down key locations and good restaurants which was super helpful. He was also great during check in.
Joe12
Italy Italy
My 🇳🇵friend made check in and check out very easy, even though it was a last minute reservation - he deserves a raise! Great position and value! Would stay there again. :)
Quinn
Canada Canada
Location, view, and staff were all incredible! What a gem of a hotel.
Rob
United States United States
Great location! Great price! Good service! Basic room. Lots of stairs. Shared bathroom.
Fay
Australia Australia
Fantastic location, spacious big bedroom, plenty of quilts plus a heater on a cold day. Three flights of stairs fine for us, and excellent value stay, if not super stylish

Area info

Amenities of Pensão Santa Cruz

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 21896

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