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The white façade of the Quinta das Lágrimas palace with its staircase© Quinta das Lágrimas

Hotel · Coimbra

Quinta das Lágrimas

A five-star hotel in the palace and gardens of Pedro and Inês, across the Mondego, with palace, garden and spa rooms, golf and a pool.

Information

South bank of the Mondego · Palace and botanical garden · Spa · Golf · Pool

Sleeping in the history of Pedro and Inês

The Quinta das Lágrimas is a palace with a collection of centuries-old gardens on the south bank of the Mondego, the setting of the love affair of Pedro and Inês de Castro. It is a five-star hotel with three types of room: the Palace ones, with historic, individually styled decoration; the Garden ones, renovated in contemporary style and looking onto the botanical garden; and the Spa ones, of modern design, with views of the estate's woods and Coimbra. All have wooden floors.

What it has

Spa, a pool for the summer, a golf course on the estate itself and the restaurant of chef Vítor Dias. In summer the terraces and garden are used for eating outdoors. At weekends, brunch in the palace.

Getting there and what is nearby

By car, crossing the Santa Clara bridge. From the estate you can walk to Portugal dos Pequenitos and the Santa Clara-a-Velha convent; for the Alta and the university, cross the river on foot or by taxi.

Practical details

Rating
5 stars

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Policies
Children
Palace rooms take 2 adults and 1 child up to 12, or a third adult on an extra bed

Tips

  • Choose the room type Palace for the history, Garden for the light, Spa for the views.
  • Come at the weekend Saturday and Sunday brunch is part of the plan.

Frequently asked questions

Are children admitted?

Yes; the palace room takes two adults and a child up to 12.

Does it have a pool and spa?

Yes, both.

Is it in the centre?

On the south bank of the Mondego, a walk from the centre across the bridge.

By carLuxuryAs a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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