Winter Meeting 2026 | Participant Info Pack
INESC Brussels HUB Winter Meeting 2026 - Participant Information Guide
This page provides practical information for participants, including venues for Day 1 and Day 2, travel directions to Coimbra, and recommended accommodation options.
Venues
Day 1 — 28 January 2026
Location: University of Coimbra, Pólo I (Campus I)
Room: Salão Nobre da Reitoria
Address: Paço das Escolas, 3004-531 Coimbra
Day 1 Dinner
Restaurant: PAPA Restaurante
(Within walking distance from the University of Coimbra — Pólo I / Paço das Escolas.)
INESC Brussels Hub Winter Meeting 2026 Map Day 1 (28th of January)
Day 2 — 29 January 2026
Location: University of Coimbra, Pólo II (Campus II)
Room: Auditório da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra (FCTUC)
Address: Rua Sílvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra
Important reminder: Attendance on Day 2 must be registered via our online form.
How to Get to Coimbra
Coimbra is easily accessible from Portugal’s two main airports:
- Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon): approx. 200 km
- Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto): approx. 120 km
Transfers from both airports are possible by train, bus, or car.
By Train
- Alpha Pendular and Intercidades provide quick connections:
- From Lisbon: approx. 1h45
- From Porto: approx. 1h
- Main station for long-distance trains: Coimbra-B
(You may connect onward using regional/local services.)
By Bus
Regular services are available from operators such as:
- Rede Expressos
- FlixBus
The Coimbra bus station is located next to the city centre, with easy access to local transport.
Recommended Hotels in Coimbra
| Star Rating | Hotels |
|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | Quinta das Lágrimas |
| ★★★★ |
Hotel Coimbra Aeminium by Meliá Vila Galé Coimbra NH Coimbra Dona Ines Hotel Ibn-Arrik Sapientia Boutique Hotel Hotel Tivoli Coimbra |
| ★★★ |
Hotel Mondego Hotel Oslo |
| ★★ |
Hotel Botânico Hotel Ibis |
Official Visitor Information
For more practical guidance on arriving in Coimbra, consult the official Visit Coimbra guide.
Visit Coimbra – How to get to Coimbra: https://visitecoimbra.pt/en/practical-guide/how-to-get/
Quinta das Lágrimas: https://www.quintadaslagrimas.pt/en/
Hotel Coimbra Aeminium by Meliá: https://www.melia.com/pt/hoteis/portugal/coimbra/hotel-coimbra-aeminium-by-meli
Vila Galé Coimbra: https://www.vilagale.com/en/hotels/center-of-portugal/vila-gale-coimbra
NH Coimbra Dona Ines: https://www.nh-hotels.com/fr/hotel/nh-coimbra-dona-ines
Hotel Ibn-Arrik: https://ibn-arrik.pt/
Sapientia Boutique Hotel: https://sapientia-boutique-hotel-coimbra.hotelcheckins.com/
Hotel Tivoli Coimbra: https://www.tivolihotels.com/pt/tivoli-coimbra Hotel Mondego: https://hotelmondego.com/
Hotel Oslo: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/
Hotel Botânico: https://hotelbotanicocoimbra.pt/
Hotel Ibis: http://www.ibishotels.com/
Bus tickets: https://www.flixbus.com/ https://rede-expressos.pt/
Train tickets (CP): https://www.cp.pt/
