Santa Maria e São Miguel Travel Guide

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A grand, historic building with intricate architecture, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading up to it.
A moss-covered tower in a lush forest with a pond and a stone structure in the background.
A historic castle with multiple towers and domes, surrounded by a large crowd of visitors.
A vintage tram with the number 2, labeled "Sintra Atlântico," parked on cobblestone.
A stone castle on a hilltop overlooking a town.

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Moorish Castle

9.2/10 (1,055 reviews)
Set amid the forests of the high Portuguese countryside, the crumbling ruins of this gray stone castle offer commanding views of the surrounding region.
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Activities

Castle in Lisbon

Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk

NZ$158
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk
Belem Tower

Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações

NZ$152
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações
The remarkable Pena Palace

Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon

NZ$138
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira Skip-the-Line Ticket +Audioguide

Quinta da Regaleira: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide

NZ$53
per adult
Quinta da Regaleira: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide
Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon

Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais Group Tour

NZ$133
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais Group Tour
Full Day Tour: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais

Full Day Tour: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais

NZ$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais
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Our pick of the best Santa Maria e São Miguel Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Lisbon by IHG

Holiday Inn Lisbon by IHG

4 out of 5
Avenida Antonio Jose De Almeida 28-A Lisbon
The price is NZ$226 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$226
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Highly recommended esp for families!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Lisbon by IHG
Corinthia Lisbon

Corinthia Lisbon

5 out of 5
Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 105 Lisbon
The price is NZ$442 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$442
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,257 reviews)
"Very clean and accommodating location"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Corinthia Lisbon
Locke de Santa Joana

Locke de Santa Joana

4 out of 5
18 Rua Camilo Castelo Branco Lisbon
The price is NZ$255 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$255
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,003 reviews)
"Decent hotel. Good size rooms. Great pool area, but small pool."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Locke de Santa Joana
Hotel Acta Moa

Hotel Acta Moa

4 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho 30 Lisbon
The price is NZ$205 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$205
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are located ...
Hotel Acta Moa
Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes, 390 Lisbon
The price is NZ$222 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$222
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,421 reviews)
"Check in was slow"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel
Hotel 3K Barcelona

Hotel 3K Barcelona

4 out of 5
Rua Laura Alves 10 Lisbon
The price is NZ$194 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$194
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean but outdated. Thought breakfast was included but was later told that it would cost $15 euros per person."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Hotel 3K Barcelona
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Our guide on where to stay in Santa Maria e São Miguel

Find the best Santa Maria e São Miguel areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Maria e São Miguel
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A cityscape with a prominent stone wall and a view of the city below.

Lisbon City Center

Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are top sights in Lisbon City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Saldanha Station or Sao Sebastiao Station to see more sights in the area.

A densely packed urban area with colorful buildings, a prominent white statue, and a red-roofed church.

Baixa

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rossio Square to Rua Augusta – discover Baixa, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A cityscape with a hilltop fortress, a park with benches and flowers, and a couple kissing on a bridge railing.

Chiado

Spend some time visiting places like Camões Square while getting to know Chiado, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.

A cathedral with tall, arched windows and stone columns.

Lisbon Old Town

Lisbon Old Town is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square. See more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at São Pedro de Alcântara Stop or Elevador da Glória Stop.

A terrace overlooking a coastal town with cobblestone pavement, a palm tree, and a view of the sea.

Alfama

Alfama is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lg. Portas Sol Stop or R. Escolas Gerais Stop to explore sights like Miradouro de Santa Luzia.

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