Your stay — Varandas & Colinas
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The Property — Varandas & Colinas
A straightforward three-star base on Setúbal's outskirts, with clean rooms and a decent pool. The lobby is functional and tiled, more motel than boutique – fine for budget-conscious travellers who want a safe, quiet stopover rather than charm. Best suited to drivers exploring the Arrábida coast or commuting into town for ferry trips.
Chronicles of Setubal
Setúbal has been a fishing and shipbuilding hub since Roman times, when it was called Caetobriga. The 16th-century Manueline monastery of Jesus, now a museum, marks its golden age of maritime trade. Earthquakes in 1755 and 1909 reshaped its lower town, leaving a mix of Pombaline grid and older alleyways. Today it's a working port city with a lively market for fish and salt, proud of its industrial grit and nearby wine regions.
Best Time to Visit
Full Setubal guide →Best months
June and September – reliable warmth (25–28°C), low rain, and far fewer crowds than August. The sea is swimmable, and the local sardine festivals (June) add flavour without gridlock.
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest month, driven by Portuguese holidays and European summer travel. Hotel prices often jump 30–50% above June rates. The city fills for the Festa do Sado and beach traffic jams the coast road.
Budget shoulder season
May and October offer pleasant 20–24°C temperatures, lower room rates, and emptier beaches. You'll still get sun, but book outdoor dinner tables without fuss.
Weather & packing
Setúbal’s microclimate often keeps it warmer than Lisbon, but the Sado estuary can whip up a cool breeze by evening. Pack a light windbreaker or fleece for late-day outdoor meals.
Live City Briefing — Setubal
- The TST bus route 720 from Lisbon has been suspended for summer 2026 – take the Fertagus train to Praça do Quebedo instead.
- Setúbal’s major sardine festival, Festa do Sado, runs 26–28 June 2026 on the waterfront; festival traffic may affect your drive from Varandas & Colinas.
- The Mercado do Livramento fish market has added a new outdoor seafood grill, open weekends until 10pm – skip hotel dining for local octopus and grilled sardines.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Varandas & Colinas, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (4th), facing away from Rua António Maria Baptista. The lift only goes to four floors, so top-floor rooms have less overhead noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — closest to street level so more street noise from Rua António Maria Baptista. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft (audible ding and motor whir on all floors).
Best views
Rooms facing south-east overlook Rua António Maria Baptista (residential street with some traffic) and probably see the city rooftops towards the Sado estuary in the distance. Rooms facing north-west look into the interior block — less intrusive but no real view.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are generally quieter — further from street and no public areas above.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua António Maria Baptista is a minor one-way residential street, but it connects to busy Avenida Dr. António Rodrigues Manito, so early-morning delivery vehicles and late-night cars are possible. The lift motor is audible from adjacent rooms, especially at night. No bar or restaurant on-site means no late-night guest noise, but neighbours' music can travel.
Insider tips
1. Park at Parque do Bonfim (€10/night, 5-min walk) and pre-book if you arrive after 8pm — spaces fill. 2. If you need the adapted room, email the hotel directly at least 48 hours ahead; the reception phone line is often busy at check-in.
- 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 Facilities — Varandas & Colinas
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) throughout, no login; premium tier (20 Mbps) available at €5 per day per device
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader on lobby tablet
Check-in from 15:00 (luggage drop from 10:00 if room not ready); check-out by 12:00; late check-out (until 14:00) costs €25, subject to availability
Free storage behind reception desk (security tag given); no lockers
Step-free main entrance; lift to all floors; adapted room available on request (wider doors, grab rails); no hearing loop or braille signage
No on-site parking; nearest public garage is Parque do Bonfim (Rua do Bonfim) at €10 per night (open 24h); no EV charging on premises
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (18+ years)
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Matriz de São Julião (82 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (168 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: IURD Setúbal Centro (188 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Santo António (253 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial do Bonfim — 993 m · ~12 min walk
Jardim — 176 m · ~2 min walk
Casa do Turismo — 157 m · ~2 min walk
Fórum Municipal Luísa Todi — 308 m · ~4 min walk
McDonald's PlayPlace — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Abanca — 132 m · ~2 min walk
Normal do sul — 113 m · ~1 min walk
Armazém Brasil — 67 m · ~1 min walk
Praça do Quebedo — 607 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots like Setúbal’s waterfront.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels, but small cafes or market stalls often prefer cash under €10.
Not expected but welcome: round up the bill at restaurants (e.g., €28 → €30), leave a couple of euros for hotel cleaners, and taxi drivers appreciate rounding up to the nearest euro.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a local pastelaria or cafe – about €0.70 to €1.00.
A grilled chicken meal (frango no churrasco) with chips and rice from a tasca – roughly €8–€10.
A main course like grilled fish or carne de porco à alentejana at a modest restaurant – around €12–€15.
Head to Mercado do Livramento for fresh seafood snacks and pastéis de bacalhau; the nearby Ribeirinha area has cheap espetadas (skewers).
Pingo Doce and Minipreço are the main discount supermarkets in central Setúbal.
Rua de Arco Brigadeiro (near the pedestrianised shopping street) has budget high-street chains like H&M and Primark.
Cheapest way around town is walking; a single bus ticket is €1.90, and a day pass for the local TST network costs €6.00. From Lisbon airport, take the Aeroporto metro to Entrecampos then the Fertagus train to Setúbal (€10 total).
Eat lunch at the main restaurant price rather than dinner – many places have a €10–€12 lunch menu. Buy fresh produce and bread from Mercado do Livramento instead of tourist-trap eateries. Skip the expensive seafood restaurants on the Avenida Luísa Todi and walk a block inland for the same quality at half the price.
Good to know — Setubal
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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 Varandas & Colinas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Abanca — 132 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Normal do sul — 113 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Setubal
Wikipedia ↗
Setúbal ( sə-TOO-bəl, US also -bahl, European Portuguese: [sɨˈtuβal] ; Proto-Celtic: *Caetobrix), officially the City of Setúbal (Portuguese: Cidade de Setúbal), is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the entire municipality in 2014 was 118,166, occupying an area of 230.33 km2...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Varandas & Colinas?
Request a room on the top floor (4th), facing away from Rua António Maria Baptista. The lift only goes to four floors, so top-floor rooms have less overhead noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Varandas & Colinas?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — closest to street level so more street noise from Rua António Maria Baptista. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft (audible ding and motor whir on all floors).
Is Varandas & Colinas noisy?
Rua António Maria Baptista is a minor one-way residential street, but it connects to busy Avenida Dr. António Rodrigues Manito, so early-morning delivery vehicles and late-night cars are possible. The lift motor is audible from adjacent rooms, especially at night. No bar or restaurant on-site means no late-night guest noise, but neighbours' music can travel.
Which rooms have the best views at Varandas & Colinas?
Rooms facing south-east overlook Rua António Maria Baptista (residential street with some traffic) and probably see the city rooftops towards the Sado estuary in the distance. Rooms facing north-west look into the interior block — less intrusive but no real view.
What are insider tips for staying at Varandas & Colinas?
1. Park at Parque do Bonfim (€10/night, 5-min walk) and pre-book if you arrive after 8pm — spaces fill. 2. If you need the adapted room, email the hotel directly at least 48 hours ahead; the reception phone line is often busy at check-in.
What time is check-in at Varandas & Colinas?
Check-in at Varandas & Colinas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Varandas & Colinas have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) throughout, no login; premium tier (20 Mbps) available at €5 per day per device
Is there a city or tourist tax at Varandas & Colinas?
€2 per person per night (18+ years)
Where can I eat cheaply near Varandas & Colinas?
A grilled chicken meal (frango no churrasco) with chips and rice from a tasca – roughly €8–€10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Varandas & Colinas?
Cheapest way around town is walking; a single bus ticket is €1.90, and a day pass for the local TST network costs €6.00. From Lisbon airport, take the Aeroporto metro to Entrecampos then the Fertagus train to Setúbal (€10 total).
When is the best time to visit Setubal?
June and September – reliable warmth (25–28°C), low rain, and far fewer crowds than August. The sea is swimmable, and the local sardine festivals (June) add flavour without gridlock.
Top Attractions 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.