Santa Maria Maior Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Commerce Square featuring night scenes, a city and street scenes
Miradouro de Santa Luzia showing a city, night scenes and a coastal town
Santa Maria Maior
Rua Augusta Arch which includes heritage elements and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Rua Augusta Arch featuring a city and landscape views

Where to stay in Santa Maria Maior

Santa Justa Elevator showing landscape views and a city

Baixa

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

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

Baixa
Chiado which includes views and a sunset as well as a couple

Chiado

Spend some time visiting places like Bertrand 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.

Chiado
Alfama showing a sunset and a coastal town

Alfama

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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.

Alfama
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Mouraria

While you're in Mouraria, take in top sights like Martim Moniz Square or Avenida Almirante Reis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Socorro Stop or Martim Moniz Station.

Mouraria
Lisbon Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, street scenes and a city

Sé

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

River views, historical sites and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Santo Antonio Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.

Sé
Castle of Sao Jorge which includes heritage architecture and a coastal town

Castelo

Castelo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Castle of São Jorge or Olisipónia.

Castelo
Hotel Mundial
Hotel Mundial
4 out of 5
Praça Martim Moniz, 2, Lisbon
The price is AU$331 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$331
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews)
"The hotel is located to main attractions. The free breakfast was excellent. The restaurants have GREAT views. The rooftop is a must go for the vibe, music, and beautiful views. Everyone at the hotel is super helpful. We were having an issue with the AC and it was taken care of right away. Thank you ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Hotel Mundial
Rossio Plaza Hotel
Rossio Plaza Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua do Ouro, 266, Lisbon
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,308 reviews)
"This hotel was nice, the rooms were clean, and the location was convenient in the sense that it's very centric. Hotel is modern, and clean. This hotel, however, is not very spacious. If you are looking for space, and expect ammenities such as a bar area, or restaurant, this is not it. Breakfast offered ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

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Rossio Plaza Hotel
TURIM Terreiro do Paço Hotel
TURIM Terreiro do Paço Hotel
4 out of 5
Rua do Comércio, 9, Lisbon
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The price is AU$334 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$334
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Location is great. Rooms are average."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

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Dare Lisbon House
Dare Lisbon House
4 out of 5
Rua dos Sapateiros, 135, Lisbon
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (769 reviews)
"We spent the last part of our honeymoon in Lisbon! Dare was the best hotel we could have chosen for our experience! I wouldn’t even call it a hotel, it felt like home!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Dare Lisbon House
Residentas Arco do Bandeira
Residentas Arco do Bandeira
4 out of 5
226 Rua dos Sapateiros, Lisbon
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (420 reviews)
Fantastic apartment in the best location!
"Family vacation. Lots of room and a fantastic location in Lisbon. I have already recommended this place to a friend."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Residentas Arco do Bandeira
VIP Executive Eden Aparthotel
VIP Executive Eden Aparthotel
4 out of 5
Praça dos Restauradores, 24, Lisbon
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,501 reviews)
"Very comfortable. The rooftop pool and view were lovely. Mario, at the bar by the pool was very friendly and helpful, recommending local restaurants. I loved that there were many doors. Being able to shut the door between the bedroom and hallway to bathroom and kitchen and the door to the kitchen ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

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Popular places to visit

Rossio Square showing a fountain, street scenes and heritage elements

Rossio Square

4.5/5(66 reviews)

See the people-packed central square whose swirling wave-patterned cobbles are thought to have inspired copycat pavements across the rest of Portugal and beyond.

Rossio Square
Avenida da Liberdade

Avenida da Liberdade

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Avenida da Liberdade, a popular shopping spot in Santo Antonio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Avenida da Liberdade
Belem Tower featuring general coastal views, a sunset and heritage architecture

Belém Tower

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views.

Belém Tower
Marquis of Pombal Square

Marquis of Pombal Square

4/5(8 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Lisbon with a stop at Marquis of Pombal Square. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Marquis of Pombal Square
Campo Grande

Campo Grande

You can learn about the history of Alvalade when you stop by Campo Grande. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Campo Grande
Santa Justa Elevator which includes outdoor eating, night scenes and nightlife

Santa Justa Elevator

4/5(60 reviews)

Ride the elevator designed in the 19th century to connect the districts of hilltop Bairro Alto and downtown Baixa. Enjoy views from the café atop the gothic lift.

Santa Justa Elevator

Activities

Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca Coast & Cascais Full Day Tour

Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon

AU$97
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon
Tuk tuk tour in Lisbon historical center.

Lisbon: 5-Hour All Inclusive Tour on a Exclusive Tuk Tour

AU$87
per adult
Lisbon: 5-Hour All Inclusive Tour on a Exclusive Tuk Tour
The remarkable Pena Palace

Sintra Small Group Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace Ticket Included

AU$158
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sintra Small Group Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace Ticket Included
Algarve Private Tour from Lisbon with Boat Ride

Algarve Private Tour from Lisbon with Boat Ride

AU$613
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Algarve Private Tour from Lisbon with Boat Ride
Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour with Optional Bus Tour Combos

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combos

AU$49
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combos
Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

AU$34
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River
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Cities near Santa Maria Maior

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Miradouro de Santa Luzia showing a coastal town and a lake or waterhole

Lisbon District