Santa Marinha Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Marinha
Stay near popular Santa Marinha attractions
Activities
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)
Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto
Porto: Douro River Boat Cruise with Port Wine and Snacks
Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch
Our pick of the best Santa Marinha Hotel Deals
Hilton Porto Gaia
"Good location"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
The Rebello Hotel & Spa
"This is one of the best hotels we've ever stayed in. The location is a reasonable distance from the busy city of Porto over the river, while still being very accessible on the Gaia side, near the port wine cellars. We booked a studio room overlooking the Douro River with a stunning balcony view of ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel
"We loved everything about Tivoli Kopke - the location is perfect, quiet, but a short walk downhill to the bustling waterfront. The views of the river and bridge are great. The hotel is stylish, with fabulous art and architecture and the gardens and pool are heavenly. The food and drinks were all ..."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Hotel Vincci Ponte de Ferro
"We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend this hotel. The rooms are clean, modern and adequately sized. It is worth staying at this hotel purely for it's unusual architecture plus the location right next to the iron bridge (that probably sounds odd but it actually works). It's right on a v. convenient ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
The Yeatman Hotel
"Everything was to Perfection."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Porto River Soul Hotel
"Hotel was beautiful, and the restaurant/pool area were brilliant. The view was incredible and a perfect location. We had a fantastic trip"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Santa Marinha
Centro / Baixa
Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.
Ribeira
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Porto Historic Center or Ribeira Square might round out your trip.
Santo Ildefonso
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.
Sé
If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Porto Historic Center or Praça da Batalha and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.
Vitória
While you're in Vitória, take in top sights like Porto Historic Center or Livraria Lello, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.
