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.
Directions Oporto / Lisbon (A1)
Take A1 South to exit 13 (at the 197,5 km Coimbra North).
Pass the tollbooths following signs indicating Coimbra, take IC2 to Coimbra and exit Coimbra Centro. You will come to a roundabout (Casa do Sal). Take the 2nd cutoff, which leads you to Fernão Magalhães. You will come to another roundabout. Continue straight ahead to Centro Largo da Portagem. When you come to Rio Mondego (on your right), stick to your left, at the end of the parking lot before the traffic light, make a U turn, which will lead you to the Hotel at Ave. Emídio Navarro # 21.
Directions Viseu / Coimbra – (IP3)
Take the IP3 in the direction of Coimbra, then IC2 – Coimbra heading towards Coimbra Centro. You will come to a roundabout (Casa do Sal). Take the 2nd cutoff, which leads you to Fernão Magalhães. You will come to another roundabout. Continue straight ahead to Centro Largo da Portagem. When you come to Rio Mondego (on your right), stick to your left, at the end of the parking lot before the traffic light, make a U turn, which will lead you to the Hotel at Ave. Emídio Navarro nº 21.
Directions Lisbon / Oporto (A1)
Take A1 North to exit 12 (at 189.2 km) direction Coimbra South. Just past the tollbooths to your right follow signs indicating Coimbra Bencanta. (Ave. Prof. Mário Silva) Exit to the right following IC 2 Lisbon, Condeixa, pass over the viaduct following signs indicating IC2 Lisbon and Centro. You will then come to the Centre and pass the Santa Clara Bridge. At the end of the bridge you will come to traffic lights. Turn left and approximately 50 meters ahead, you will have arrived at the Hotel. Emídio Navarro nº 21.
