Rio Art Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Rio Art Hotel is worth booking if you want a central, highly rated base in Setúbal and can manage stairs. Anyone with mobility issues or heavy luggage should think twice, because there is no lift.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Setúbal. It has four stars, the joint top guest score in our sample and an address on the city's main avenue.
Couples and solo travellers who want to walk everywhere will get the most from it. The old town, restaurants and the Tróia ferry are all mentioned by guests as close by.
The clear reason to skip it is access. Guests report that there is no lift, so you will climb stairs to reach upper floors. Staff help carry bags, but that does not solve the issue for people who cannot manage steps. Families with pushchairs should also weigh this.
Location and getting around
The address is Avenida Luísa Todi, 117. Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, the strongest number in this hotel's data.
Two sights are very close. Our Lady of Grace Cathedral is about 0.4 km away, around 5 minutes on foot, and the Monastery of Jesus is about 0.5 km away, around 6 minutes. Both are straight-line estimates.
Arrábida Natural Park is a different matter. It is 9.6 km away, roughly two hours on foot, so it is far. You will need public transport or a taxi to get there.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 749 reviews. It placed joint first on review score among 9 eligible properties.
Location tops the praise. Reviewers like being on the main avenue near the old town, restaurants and the ferry to Tróia.
Staff come next. Guests describe a friendly team that carries luggage up the stairs and gives useful local tips.
The one repeated complaint is the lack of a lift. Upper floors are reached only by stairs.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
We saw a reference price of 124 euros per night, about 248 euros for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. This is not a live quote. Check today's price for your own dates.
The sample median was 97 euros, so this hotel sits above the typical rate. Our Budget pick, B&B HOTEL Setúbal Bonfim, was about 62 euros per night with three stars and an 8.5 score. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Casa Palmela - Small Luxury Hotels of The World, Hotel & Villas, was about 180 euros per night with five stars and a 9.0 score.
In short, Rio Art costs about twice the Budget pick and scores higher, with a far better central position going by guest comments. It costs about 56 euros a night less than the Luxury pick while matching it on score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Setúbal. The Best Value slot balances guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price. It is not simply the cheapest hotel.
Rio Art Hotel led the sample on score, had a solid review count and a mid-range price. The location rating of 9.6 sealed it.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. A buffet breakfast with gluten-free options is listed, but check whether your rate includes it.
If stairs are a concern, ask which floor your room will be on before you pay. A main avenue address may also mean street noise, which we have not confirmed. Request a quieter room if you sleep lightly.
Parking is not confirmed in our data. A 24-hour front desk is listed, which helps with late arrivals.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Rio Art Hotel in Setúbal have a lift?
No. Guests report there is no lift, so upper floors are reached by stairs. Staff help carry luggage, according to reviews.
How much does Rio Art Hotel cost?
We saw 124 euros per night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is Rio Art Hotel close to the Tróia ferry?
Guests say the hotel is near the Tróia ferry, the old town and restaurants. The exact distance is not in our data, so check the map.
Can I walk to Arrábida Natural Park?
Not realistically. It is 9.6 km away, about two hours on foot, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Is there a 24-hour front desk?
Yes, a 24-hour front desk is listed by the property, which helps if you arrive late.