Monday 08:00 – 00:00
Tuesday 08:00 – 00:00
Wednesday 08:00 – 00:00
Thursday 08:00 – 00:00
Friday 08:00 – 00:00
Saturday 08:00 – 00:00
Sunday 08:00 – 00:00
During the purchasing process, select the date you plan to arrive. After making the online payment you will receive a voucher via email with you reservation code.
On the date of your reservation, enter the parking lot as usual, take a ticket at the entrance and park in any empty spot.
Once you’re out of the car, approach the control booth with the Parclick voucher and the ticket you took. Our staff there will check your reservation using the reservation code, and will give you a ticket that will allow you multiple ins and outs.
APARC Inspira Santa Marta is a small underground hotel garage on Rua de Santa Marta, central Lisbon — 24/7 access, around EUR 1.50/h or EUR 18/day (USD 1.65 or 19.50), with 80 to 120 spaces and direct access to the Inspira Santa Marta Hotel. It sits 8 minutes' walk from Marquês de Pombal metro and 12 minutes from Avenida da Liberdade — useful as a base for the central Lisbon trifecta of Bairro Alto, Avenidas Novas and Restauradores. The garage is private (operated by APARC Estacionamentos for the hotel), accepts non-guests on a daily/hourly basis, and runs about 30 percent cheaper than walking up to Saba Picoas Plaza nearby. This guide covers the layout, height limits, payment methods, comparisons against Saba Picoas Plaza and EMEL Anjos, the Lisbon LEZ camera situation (no impact for modern rentals), and how to reserve in advance.
Santa Marta sits in the heart of central Lisbon between Marquês de Pombal and Avenida da Liberdade. EMEL on-street parking around the area is mostly red zone (centre tariff). The 2024 Lisbon LEZ camera-checks the historic centre — modern rental cars (Euro 5+) clear it without issue. Driving in is technically allowed but parking is tight; private garages like APARC Inspira are easier than fighting for street spots.
| Zone | Rate (2026) | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMEL red zone (Santa Marta on-street) | EUR 1.60-2.00/h (USD 1.74-2.17) | Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00; Sat 09:00-13:00 | 2 h max |
| APARC Inspira Santa Marta | EUR 1.50/h or EUR 18/day (USD 1.65 or 19.50) | 24/7 | ~120 spaces; private hotel garage |
| Saba Picoas Plaza (alternative) | EUR 1.50/h or EUR 22/day (USD 1.65 or 24) | 24/7 | 600 spaces; corporate operator |
| EMEL Anjos (alternative) | EUR 1/h or EUR 14/day (USD 1.10 or 15) | 24/7 | ~350 spaces; municipal |
| Lisbon LEZ | — | Mon-Fri 07:00-21:00 | Camera-enforced; modern rentals clear |
Open 24/7 with vehicle entry via Rua de Santa Marta. Vehicle classes: cars (1.95 m height limit), motorcycles in shared bays. The Inspira Santa Marta Hotel guests get integrated billing; non-guests pay at exit by card or cash.
Five practical options in central Lisbon. APARC Inspira Santa Marta leads on cheapest indoor central; others lead on different criteria.
Underground hotel garage with around 120 spaces, 24/7 access, and the lowest day rate among central Lisbon indoor options (EUR 18 walk-in, around EUR 12 reserved). Eight minutes walk to Marquês de Pombal metro, 12 minutes to Avenida da Liberdade. Indoor security cameras. Best for solo travellers, couples, and overnight visitors who want to leave the car safely.
Saba's central garage at Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, near Marquês de Pombal. 600 spaces — six times bigger than APARC Inspira. Closer to Eduardo VII park and the financial district. Pricing slightly higher: around EUR 22 per day walk-in. Better if you need overnight backup space or your group needs multiple cars.
Municipal underground garage at Largo do Intendente, around 350 spaces. Closer to Mouraria and Alfama (east-Lisbon) than Santa Marta but still accessible by green-line metro. Around EUR 1 per hour or EUR 14 per day — lowest underground rate near central Lisbon. Useful if your itinerary leans toward Alfama.
Around 1,000 spaces under Oriente intermodal station. EUR 18/day walk-in or EUR 9-12 reserved. Direct metro to Baixa-Chiado in 12 minutes, Aerobus to LIS airport every 20 minutes. Better if you want to combine central Lisbon with onward train trips to Porto or Faro.
EMEL park-and-ride at Pontinha metro (blue line). EUR 0.65/day with a Lisboa Card or 24-hour Andante metro pass. 15 minutes by metro to centre. Cheapest legal Lisbon parking by far if you accept the metro ride.
Free options near Santa Marta are limited because of central Lisbon's red zone. Three reasonable choices.
Streets in the Avenidas Novas neighbourhood (north of Marquês de Pombal) have white-line free parking with no time limit. Around 8 to 12 minutes' walk back to Santa Marta. Quieter than the Inspira hotel area, often has space when others are full.
Free with a 24-hour or 72-hour Lisboa Card or Carris/Metro day pass. EUR 0.65 per day combined ticket otherwise. Blue-line metro from Pontinha to Marquês de Pombal in 12 minutes; green-line from Telheiras to Marquês in 8 minutes.
EMEL on-street parking around Santa Marta is free between 19:00 and 09:00 the next morning, plus all of Sundays and public holidays. If you arrive in the evening, on-street parking is the cheapest legal option until morning. Re-park before 09:00 on weekday mornings to avoid fines.
Lisbon's three big parking apps cover Santa Marta on-street EMEL zones; APARC Inspira Santa Marta accepts cash and card at the exit barrier.
EPark is the official Lisbon municipal app for on-street parking. Covers all red, yellow, and green zones around Santa Marta. Lowest service fee (around 5 percent). Lisbon-only — does not work in Porto.
Telpark works in Lisbon and across most Spanish cities. Useful if your trip continues to Madrid, Sevilla or Barcelona. Service fee around 9 percent.
EasyPark covers Lisbon plus most major European cities. Best if your road trip continues to France, Italy or Germany. Service fee around 15 percent.
EMEL parchimetros take coins (EUR 0.10 to EUR 2) and contactless cards. Print the ticket and place it visibly on the dashboard. Two-hour limit in red zones is enforced — do not buy two consecutive tickets.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| EMEL paid hours (Mon-Fri) | 09:00-19:00 |
| EMEL paid hours (Saturday) | 09:00-13:00 |
| Sundays + holidays + evenings | Free |
| APARC Inspira Santa Marta hours | 24/7 |
| Maximum stay (red zone, on-street) | 2 h |
| Standard fine | EUR 30 (USD 32.50) |
| Tow + impound | EUR 70 + EUR 12/day storage (USD 76 + 13) |
| LEZ camera fine (centre, non-conformant) | EUR 60-300 (USD 65-326) |
Lisbon's grand central avenue. APARC Inspira Santa Marta is 12 minutes' walk south to Avenida da Liberdade — easier than driving in and finding street parking. The avenue houses major luxury hotels (Tivoli, Heritage Avenida Liberdade) and high-end retail. Walk down for shopping, walk back up for the metro.
The roundabout where Avenida da Liberdade meets Eduardo VII park. APARC Inspira Santa Marta is 8 minutes' walk to Marquês de Pombal metro (yellow + blue lines). The park climbs north with views over Lisbon to the Tagus river — best at sunset.
Lisbon's evening district. Take the yellow-line metro from Marquês de Pombal one stop to Restauradores or Avenida, then walk up. APARC Inspira Santa Marta is the best central indoor base for evenings out in Bairro Alto — leave the car safely and metro back at any time.
Lisbon's medieval Moorish quarter. Take green-line from Marquês de Pombal to Rossio (15 min including change), walk up to Sé and Castelo. Driving into Alfama is technically allowed but the streets are 1.5 m wide — never try it.
The waterfront district. Green-line metro from Marquês to Cais do Sodré (15 min), then tram 15 to Belém (15 min). Or drive (15 min from Santa Marta if traffic permits) and use the EMEL Belém parking. APARC Inspira Santa Marta is acceptable if Belém is just one of many stops; for a Belém-focused day, park elsewhere.
APARC Inspira Santa Marta added contactless card payment at the exit barrier in early 2026 (cash still accepted). Day rate held steady at EUR 18 walk-in. Parclick reservation rate dropped slightly to EUR 11-13 per day. The Lisbon LEZ camera coverage expanded slightly in late 2025 but does not affect Santa Marta — the LEZ does not cross north of the historic centre. Inspira Santa Marta Hotel relaunched its parking-included room rate in March 2026 (EUR 12 effective day cost when parking is bundled with a EUR 130+ room).
No, the garage accepts non-guests on a daily and hourly basis. Hotel guests get integrated billing through their room; non-guests pay at the exit barrier with card or cash. The walk-in rate is around EUR 18 per day; reserved on Parclick it drops to EUR 11 to 13. Hotel guests can sometimes negotiate a combined room+parking rate at booking.
APARC Inspira is smaller (around 120 spaces vs 600), cheaper (EUR 18/day vs EUR 22/day walk-in) and slightly closer to Avenida da Liberdade. Saba Picoas Plaza has more capacity, ViaT plate-recognition, and a corporate operator's reservation system. Pick APARC for cost; pick Saba Picoas for capacity and ViaT.
Yes, available on Parclick. Reservation drops the EUR 18 walk-in to EUR 11-13 per day. Book at least 24 hours in advance for guaranteed space; book 1-2 weeks ahead for May-September peak tourism months. The booking is non-refundable but date-changeable up to 12 hours before arrival.
1.95 m. Most economy and compact rentals fit, mid-size SUVs (Volkswagen Tiguan, Peugeot 3008) usually fine, full-size SUVs (Volkswagen Touareg) and vans do not. If your rental is taller than 1.95 m, switch to Saba Picoas Plaza (2.10 m) or EMEL Anjos (2.00 m).
Yes — fully 24/7 access for both entry and exit. The Inspira Santa Marta Hotel reception above the garage staffs 24 hours, providing on-site security and assistance. Not standard for small private garages but a useful safety bonus here. CCTV throughout.
No — APARC Inspira Santa Marta does not have ViaT plate-recognition. Use card or cash at the exit barrier. If ticketless ViaT entry matters to you, Saba Picoas Plaza, Saba Gare do Oriente and several other corporate-operator garages support it. Most tourists do not need this feature.
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Fact-check date: 9 May 2026. Primary sources: parclick.com, emel.pt, inspirahotels.com, urbanaccessregulations.eu (Lisbon LEZ), Google Maps reviews for APARC Inspira Santa Marta.
