🇵🇹 Coimbra, Portugal
Zero Box Lodge
📍 45, Avenida Emídio Navarro, Coimbra, 3000-150
Photo: official website
Your stay — Zero Box Lodge
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja de São Salvador (135 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Sé Nova de Coimbra (184 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Capela da Misericórdia (194 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de São João de Almedina (196 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerias Avenida — 407 m · ~5 min walk
Jardins da AAC — 574 m · ~7 min walk
Museu Machado de Castro — 178 m · ~2 min walk
Teatro da Cerca de São Bernardo — 517 m · ~6 min walk
Parque Infantil Rua de Aveiro — 731 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Farmácia de Santa Isabel — 296 m · ~4 min walk
Mercadinho Spirolino — 247 m · ~3 min walk
Passeios de Barco - O Basófias — 687 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges as they charge poor rates and fees.
Cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants and supermarkets; contactless and mobile pay common, but carry some cash for small cafes and markets.
Tipping not expected but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service in restaurants is appreciated; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a local cafe costs around €0.65-€0.80.
A prato do dia (daily plate) with drink at a tasca costs €6-€9.
A main course at a modest restaurant costs €8-€12.
Look for pastel de nata and bifana stalls near markets or university areas for cheap eats.
Pingo Doce and Continente are the common budget supermarkets in the area.
Rua Ferreira Borges and the Baixa area have affordable high-street chains like Zara, H&M and local shops.
A single bus ticket is €1.50; a day pass for buses is around €4.50. From the airport, take the Metro to Lisbon's Oriente then a train to Coimbra (€15-20) for the budget option.
Eat the prato do dia at lunch for best value; buy a day bus pass if moving around often; stick to ATMs for cash and avoid dynamic currency conversion.
Good to know — Coimbra
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Coimbra112 is the single European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire. For non-urgent police matters, call the local PSP station on +351 239 857 600. English-speaking operators are usually available. Keep your accommodation address handy.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Coimbra, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Zero Box Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 191 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia de Santa Isabel — 296 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Portagem (Lower City) → Alta (Residencial Botânico)
💡 Not a tram — it's an articulated electric bus that climbs the steep hill from the Mondego riverfront up to Rua Larga. Get off at 'Praça da República' stop. The hotel is 2 mins walk east. Buy a rechargeable 'Andante' card at any kiosk, avoids loose change.
Coimbra-B Station → Coimbra Parque (Estação Nova)
💡 Only use this for local transfers if you're light on bags — the link is a shuttle train (Linha da Lousã) that connects the main station to the lower city. Residencial Botânico is a 5-min walk north from Estação Nova.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Coimbra Bus Terminal
💡 Buy tickets online at Rede Expressos for €12. The bus drops you at Terminal Rodoviário, then it's a 10-min walk uphill to the hotel — skip that if you have bags, take a short taxi (€5).
Porto Airport (OPO) → Residencial Botânico
💡 Fix the price before getting in at the rank — drivers at OPO often quote €120 if they see luggage. Pre-book via Taxi Coimbra for a solid €85 flat rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Zero Box Lodge?
Check-in at Zero Box Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Zero Box Lodge?
A prato do dia (daily plate) with drink at a tasca costs €6-€9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Zero Box Lodge?
A single bus ticket is €1.50; a day pass for buses is around €4.50. From the airport, take the Metro to Lisbon's Oriente then a train to Coimbra (€15-20) for the budget option.
Top Attractions in Coimbra
💡 Skip the paid ticket for the Joanina Library if you're on a budget. The São Miguel Chapel often has short free entry slots during services.
💡 Stand at the side entrance to hear the choir practising during evening mass (weekdays around 17:30). Best for atmosphere without paying.
💡 Enter from the lower gate near Rua do Arco da Traição to avoid the steep main steps. The bamboo grove at the top is the coolest spot on hot days.
💡 Combine with a walk along the riverside from the Ponte de Santa Clara. Bring water – the uphill path is steep.
💡 Arrive just before 10am on Sunday to avoid the queue. The crypt with the Roman forum remains is the standout – spend time there first.