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.

Stay near popular Santa Maria e São Miguel attractions

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

The remarkable Pena Palace

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

NZ$118
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
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$142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações
Pena Palace

Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Roca & Cascais Tour with Pick up

NZ$128
per adult
Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Roca & Cascais Tour with Pick up
Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon

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

NZ$138
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

Corinthia Lisbon

Corinthia Lisbon

5 out of 5
Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 105 Lisbon
The price is NZ$453 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$453
1 Aug - 2 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! (1,268 reviews)
"Everything was excellent 👌"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Corinthia Lisbon
Hotel Acta Moa

Hotel Acta Moa

4 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho 30 Lisbon
The price is NZ$227 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$227
5 July - 6 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (865 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and very close to the aurport"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hotel Acta Moa
Locke de Santa Joana

Locke de Santa Joana

4 out of 5
18 Rua Camilo Castelo Branco Lisbon
The price is NZ$262 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$262
18 July - 19 July
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! (1,913 reviews)
"It was lovely. Good location if you aren’t trying to be in the thick of everything. It was a beautiful location and the staff were kind."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Locke de Santa Joana
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$247 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$247
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Holiday Inn Lisbon by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes, 390 Lisbon
The price is NZ$258 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$258
5 July - 6 July
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! (2,363 reviews)
"Ótima estadia! Muito bom o hotel."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel
Hotel Star Inn Lisbon Aeroporto

Hotel Star Inn Lisbon Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Aeroporto Internacional Lisboa, Rua C-2 Lisbon
The price is NZ$326 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$326
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,125 reviews)
"Everything about the hotel is brilliant. I have stayed several times and will always use it whilst the high standard remains."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel Star Inn Lisbon Aeroporto
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Our guide on where to stay in 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 Fernando Pessoa Statue 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.

Santa Maria e São Miguel Travel Guide

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