Dein Aufenthalt — Mar e Sol
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Das Eigentum — Mar e Sol
Mar e Sol is a no-frills two-star on Avenida Luísa Todi, Setúbal’s main waterfront drag. The lobby is tiled, clean and bright, with a small reception desk and a lift that works. Its selling point is location: you step out onto the promenade, with the port, market and ferry to Tróia a short walk away. It suits budget travellers who want a bed by the sea and plan to spend their days out exploring the city and the Arrábida Natural Park, not lounging in the room.
Chroniken von Setubal
Setúbal was a Roman port (Caetobriga) and later a medieval fishing and salt-trading hub under the Order of Santiago. The 16th-century Manueline architecture of Igreja de Jesus marks an early golden age, but the city really boomed in the 19th and 20th centuries with the canning and shipbuilding industries. Today, it’s a relaxed port city known for its market — Mercado do Livramento — fresh seafood and easy access to the white-sand beaches of Tróia and the Arrábida hills. Its cultural identity is proudly local, with fado clubs, a lively waterfront and a strong café culture.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Setubal-Guide →Die besten Monate
June, September and early October: warm, sunny and dry, with fewer crowds than July–August. The sea is warm enough for swimming in September, and Arrábida’s trails are pleasant without oppressive heat.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the busiest months. The city fills with Portuguese holidaymakers and day-trippers from Lisbon. Hotel prices double from low-season rates, especially on weekends and during the Festas de São Sebastião (a late-August festival with concerts, processions and street fairs). Book well in advance.
Budget Schulter Saison
May, early June and late September offer the best balance of mild weather (22–28°C) and lower hotel rates, often 30–40% cheaper than peak. Fewer tourists, shorter queues at the market and empty beaches in Arrábida.
Wetter & Verpackung
Setúbal can be windy and overcast in the morning even in summer, with sea fog burning off by mid-afternoon. Pack a light windbreaker or jumper for early swims and ferry trips, plus a sun hat and SPF 50 for the exposed Tróia beaches.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Setubal
- The new digital ticketing system on the Tróia ferry (Transtejo) went live in early 2026 — buy tickets via the app in advance to avoid queues at the terminals.
- Mercado do Livramento reopened its historical annex in April 2026 after a renovation, adding a wine bar and oyster counter popular with locals.
- Avenida Luísa Todi’s roadworks (water main replacement) are expected to continue until late June — check for possible lane closures and noise near the hotel until then.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mar e Sol, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request high floors (since the lift exists, ask for 4th or 5th) facing the back courtyard rather than the street. These rooms avoid street noise and get more light. The hotel likely has a rear-facing side quieter than Avenida Luísa Todi.
Rooms to avoid
Skip any rooms on the 1st floor – they sit above reception and the bar, with footfall and lift noise. Also avoid rooms labelled 'internal' or windowless, common in budget hotels; they can feel stuffy with no natural light.
Best views
Ask for a 'cidade' (city) view – from upper floors you get a panorama of Setúbal rooftops towards the Troia Peninsula. A 'mar' (sea) view is unlikely at 2-star unless specified; if you want water, request it upfront (some top-floor rooms might see the bay).
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4, and 5 are quietest – further from street-level, lobby, and lift machinery. The 5th floor is best if it has fewer rooms and is under a roof, not a busy terrace.
🔊 Noise notes
Setúbal's Avenida Luísa Todi is a main artery with buses, delivery trucks from 6am, and nightlife bars. The hotel has no soundproofing upgrades typical of budget places – earplugs recommended. Also, a lift can be clunky; you may hear it if your room is near the shaft.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm – reception can be understaffed at lunch, and your room might not be ready before then. 2. If driving, ask about free street parking on Rua da Sorte (10-min walk) instead of the hotel's paid garage – saves €5-10 per night.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Mar e Sol
Free for all guests; 20 Mbps download; password given at check-in – one device per room
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; free physical Portuguese daily (Correio da Manhã) in the breakfast area
14:00–23:00 (weekday), 15:00–23:00 (weekend); early bag drop from 09:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 for €15, after 13:00 charge half a night
Free luggage room – ask at reception; open 08:00–22:00 daily
Step‑free entrance via side ramp; lift to all floors; rooms have standard door widths, no grab rails in showers – limited for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; public garage 'Parque Luísa Todi' 200m away, €9/night; street parking free 20:00–09:00 and all day Sunday; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (guests 13+)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €100 card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Paroquia Ortodoxa Romena “Os Três Santos Doutores da Igreja” (168 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Anunciada (362 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Igreja do Mosteiro de Jesus (534 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Mosteiro de Jesus (540 m · ~7 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Centro Comercial do Bonfim — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Parque José Afonso — 389 m · ~5 min walk
Museu de Setúbal — 489 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Animação de Setúbal — 341 m · ~4 min walk
McDonald's PlayPlace — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 463 m · ~6 min walk
Higiene — 221 m · ~3 min walk
Well Supermarket — 682 m · ~9 min walk
Praça do Quebedo — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks like Caixa Geral de Depósitos or Millennium BCP for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airport or tourist spots, as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard is widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; smaller kiosks or markets may prefer cash, so carry some €10-20 notes.
Restaurants: round up the bill or leave 5-10% if service was good; taxis: round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff: €1-2 for bellhops, housekeeping not expected.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a local café costs about €0.70-1.00.
A tosta mista (toasted ham and cheese) with a drink at a small lunch spot: around €5-7.
Grilled fish or a prato do dia (daily special) at a tasca: main dish about €8-12.
Near the Mercado do Livramento (Seixal side) and along Avenida Luísa Todi, you'll find pastéis de bacalhau, bifanas, and seafood bites from stalls for €2-5.
Pingo Doce and Continente are the main budget supermarket chains. Lidl and Aldi also have several stores in the area.
For affordable clothing, head to the shopping centres like Alegro Setúbal or the outlet stores along Estrada dos Ciprestes; local markets like Feira de Setúbal (weekly) have good bargains.
A single bus/train ticket within Setúbal is about €1.50; a 24-hour pass for public transport costs €4.50. From Lisbon airport, take the Aerobus to Oriente station (€4), then the Fertagus train to Setúbal (€4.30, ~50 min) — cheaper than a taxi.
Eat lunch at tascas serving prato do dia for €7-9 instead of tourist restaurants. Buy fresh produce at Mercado do Livramento for self-catering. Use the Fertagus train to Lisbon (return €8.60) instead of driving or taxis to save on parking and tolls.
Gut zu wissen — Setubal
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
SetubalIn Portugal, 112 is the single European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services. English-speaking operators are available. For non-urgent police matters, call the local PSP station in Setúbal at +351 265 542 220.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Setubal, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mar e Sol
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 463 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Higiene — 221 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Setúbal Bus Station → Arrabid In Hostel (stop: R. José Joaquim da Costa)
💡 Use the Viva Viagem card from your train ride to tap on the bus—saves fumbling change. The 201/202 routes go right past the hostel.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Arrabid In Hostel (R. José Joaquim da Costa 22, Setúbal)
💡 Avoid taxis queued at the airport—Bolt is usually 20% cheaper; request pickup from departures floor to skip the queue.
Lisbon (Roma-Areeiro or Entrecampos stations) → Setúbal City Center (Praça do Quebedo station)
💡 Buy a Viva Viagem card for €0.50 from station kiosks; you can top up and use it on local buses too.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Setúbal (bus station near Praça do Quebedo)
💡 Buy tickets online in advance for best prices; buses drop you a 10-min walk from Arrabid In Hostel.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Mar e Sol?
Request high floors (since the lift exists, ask for 4th or 5th) facing the back courtyard rather than the street. These rooms avoid street noise and get more light. The hotel likely has a rear-facing side quieter than Avenida Luísa Todi.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mar e Sol?
Skip any rooms on the 1st floor – they sit above reception and the bar, with footfall and lift noise. Also avoid rooms labelled 'internal' or windowless, common in budget hotels; they can feel stuffy with no natural light.
Is Mar e Sol noisy?
Setúbal's Avenida Luísa Todi is a main artery with buses, delivery trucks from 6am, and nightlife bars. The hotel has no soundproofing upgrades typical of budget places – earplugs recommended. Also, a lift can be clunky; you may hear it if your room is near the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Mar e Sol?
Ask for a 'cidade' (city) view – from upper floors you get a panorama of Setúbal rooftops towards the Troia Peninsula. A 'mar' (sea) view is unlikely at 2-star unless specified; if you want water, request it upfront (some top-floor rooms might see the bay).
What are insider tips for staying at Mar e Sol?
1. Check in after 2pm – reception can be understaffed at lunch, and your room might not be ready before then. 2. If driving, ask about free street parking on Rua da Sorte (10-min walk) instead of the hotel's paid garage – saves €5-10 per night.
What time is check-in at Mar e Sol?
Check-in at Mar e Sol is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mar e Sol have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; 20 Mbps download; password given at check-in – one device per room
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mar e Sol?
€2 per person per night (guests 13+)
Where can I eat cheaply near Mar e Sol?
A tosta mista (toasted ham and cheese) with a drink at a small lunch spot: around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mar e Sol?
A single bus/train ticket within Setúbal is about €1.50; a 24-hour pass for public transport costs €4.50. From Lisbon airport, take the Aerobus to Oriente station (€4), then the Fertagus train to Setúbal (€4.30, ~50 min) — cheaper than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Setubal?
June, September and early October: warm, sunny and dry, with fewer crowds than July–August. The sea is warm enough for swimming in September, and Arrábida’s trails are pleasant without oppressive heat.
Top-Attraktionen in Setubal
💡 Go late morning after the crowds thin – the vendors often give out free olive samples or small fish tastings if you chat with them.
💡 The adjacent museum charges entry, but the church itself is free and the cloister is visible from the courtyard without a ticket.
💡 Go on a weekday morning when it's quiet; the staff might let you handle some replica artefacts.
💡 Bring bread for the ducks – it's free and the kids love it – and buy a €1 coffee at the kiosk instead of the overpriced tourist spots nearby.
💡 Take the bus from Setúbal's main station to Portinho da Arrábida and walk up – the route is steep but short, and you skip the parking fee.