




Change The World Hostels - Coimbra - Almedina
Rua de Fernandes Thomas n.º 1-11 e Rua Quebra Costas, n. º2, 3000-168 Coimbra, Portugal, Rua de Fernandes Thomas n.º 1-11 e Rua Quebra Costas, n. º2, Centro , 3000-168, Portugal
About Change The World Hostels - Coimbra - Almedina
Change The World Hostels - Coimbra - Almedina sits at the foot of the old town, on Rua Quebra Costas — the steep, narrow lane that climbs toward the University of Coimbra and has defined the city's medieval core for centuries. This is a hostel, not a hotel despite the classification, and its address alone tells you who stays here: travelers who want to be inside the historic fabric of the city rather than observing it from a distance. With a rating of 8.7 across more than three thousand reviews, it has built a consistent reputation among budget-conscious guests who prioritize location above all else.
The surrounding Almedina quarter is dense, pedestrian, and best explored on foot — which is precisely the point. Arriving here means stepping out the door directly into the layered history of one of Portugal's oldest university cities, with the cathedral, the old libraries, and the student neighborhoods all within walking distance. There is no car to park, no shuttle to wait for, no buffer between the guest and the place.
For those moving through Coimbra on a tight schedule, the rhythm of the day is shaped by a check-in from 15:00 that gives afternoon arrivals time to settle before the evening fills the surrounding lanes, and a check-out by 11:00 that still leaves a full morning to climb back up to the university before moving on. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property matters here in practical terms — this is the kind of place where travelers are planning the next leg of a longer journey, looking up train times to Porto or Lisbon while sitting in a common area after a day spent entirely outdoors.
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Location
Nearby
- Joanina Library237 m away
- Santa Clara Bridge398 m away
- Old Cathedral645 m away
- Coimbra Railway Station2.1 km away
- University of Coimbra2.7 km away
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- Check-in from 15:00
- Free cancellation often available on Booking.com


