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Hotels near Sintra

Luxurious. Cosy rooms. Sintra Marmoris Palace is a 19th-century manor house, which was completely refurbished in 2017, at just a 7-minute walk from the historical centre of Sintra. It features a heated swimming pool that is covered during Winter, is surrounded by a 14.000 m2 garden and has views over the Moorish Castle. Some include a completely renovated marble bathroom with free Castelbel toiletries. The luxurious rooms and suites are divided across the property's 2 buildings and include air conditioning and heating, wardrobes, and coffee machines. Free WiFi is available. Guests will have a complimentary welcome drink upon arrival. Every morning a reinvigorating breakfast buffet is served. Sintra Marmoris Palace offers scenic views of the Sintra Cascais Natural Park and is surrounded by lush garden areas. The shared lounge offers comfortable sofas where guests can relax or read a book, and includes a flat-screen TV. The property is a 2-minute walk from the Sintra Train Station and 210 metres from the Sintra National Library. The renowned Quinta da Regaleira is 2 km away and the iconic Palácio da Pena is 3 km away. Lisbon International Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Set around an inner courtyard of an 18th-century mansion, this eco-hotel is located within the walls of St. Jorge's Castle. All double-glazed rooms at the Castelo feature wood floors and a contemporary classic décor. Solar do Castelo - Lisbon Heritage Collection - Alfama is just a 10-minute walk from the Lisbon city centre, with its many restaurants and access to the metro. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi in the historic Alfama neighbourhood. They all come with satellite flat-screen TV and a DVD player. The bathroom has a bathtub and robes. During evenings, Solar’s elegant lounge area with original stone walls is a pleasant place to retreat with a drink from the bar. In the daytime, guests can relax to the sound of splashing water by the courtyard’s fountain. Praça do Comercio riverfront square is less than 1 km away. Show full description

Beautiful. Great SPA. The 5-star Pestana Palace Hotel is a restored 19th-century palace, featuring private parklands and views of the Tagus River. It offers 2 swimming pools, a sauna and wellness centre. Each spacious room is elegantly furnished and fitted with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Many also open onto a furnished balcony with views of the lush garden. Some feature a seating area with a plush sofa. Overlooking the gardens, the chic, sophisticated restaurant at Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument serves traditional Portuguese dishes. The bar offers a range of snacks and drinks. In the summer months, a poolside restaurant also serves light refreshments. Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument offers a steam bath and a hot tub. It features a business centre as well. Close attractions include Belém Tower, 3 km away, while Hieronimyte Museum is 2 minutes’ drive from Pestana Palace. As a sustainability measure, the indoor pool's water will only be heated to 26ºC. Show full description

Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais is an elegant 5-star hotel set in the mountainside of Sintra with privileged views of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. It features a swimming pool. The richly decorated rooms at the Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais come with air conditioning, a minibar and satellite TV. Each features in-room internet access, private Nespresso machine and a rain shower in the bathroom. Many offer views across the Sintra Cascais Natural Park. The Restaurant Seteais serves a fusion of Portuguese and International cuisine in a stylish and refined setting where guests may dine in one of the palace's ballroom bringing together stylish flavours and an idyllic scenario for an unforgettable night. Guests can relax on the pool-side sun terrace. Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais also offers an ideal location for hiking, with the National Park and Moorish Palace both within walking distance. Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais can arrange a variety of local tours, including sailing, golfing and wine-tasting. The hotel is located 35 km from Lisbon Airport. Free private parking is available on site. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. Located in the centre of Sintra but away from the touristic venues, Chalet Saudade dates back to 19th century and offers scenic views of the surroundings. Free WiFi is available. Pena National Palace is 5 km away and the Moors Castle is a 20-minute walk. Chalet Saudade underwent a 5-year complete renovation and offers modern and comfortable accommodations, elegant living rooms with trompe l’œil frescoes and romantic gardens with antique water fountains and ponds. Rooms include tea making facilities. Breakfast is served at Café Saudade, a coffee house located 50 metres away. Some rooms include a kitchenette. With the Sintra Train Station and Bus Station 100 metres away, Chalet Saudade offers a privileged location for guests to explore the mystic places of Sintra. Lisbon International Airport is 28 km away. Parking is available nearby, both free and at an extra fee, reservation is not possible. Show full description

Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Conveniently set in Sintra, Eighteen21 Houses - Quinta Velha provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also has a restaurant and a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near Eighteen21 Houses - Quinta Velha include Pena National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Moors Castle. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. At the guest house, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and oven. All units come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms have a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. For guests with children, the guest house features outdoor play equipment. Guests can swim in the pool with a view, relax in the garden, or go hiking. The nearest airport is Humberto Delgado Airport, 27 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Close to beach front. Great value. Featuring indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Vila Gale Palácio dos Arcos is a refurbished 15th-century palace located a 30-minute drive from Lisbon city centre and offering views over Tagus River. Rooms feature earthy tones and a décor with inspiration on Portuguese poetry. All the new wing rooms have river and garden views. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a bathrobe. An à la carte breakfast is served daily, and guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. There is also a bar available with drinks. The palace's old wine cellar will be converted into a modern conference room, fully equipped for events. For relaxation, guests can head to Satsanga Spa offering a variety of massage treatments, Turkish bath, hot tub, and sauna. Lisbon International Airport is 20 km away, and Paço de Arcos Train Station is 250 metres away. Paço de Arcos Beach is 350 metres away. Show full description

Beach front location. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Built on the site of a 17th-century fortress, this boutique hotel boasts a Michelin star award-winning gourmet restaurant and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. It overlooks the Portuguese surfers’ paradise, Guincho Beach. Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s rooms are appointed with rich fabrics, dark wood furniture, and paintings with golden frames. Guests can enjoy Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s fine dining in the privacy of their room. This boutique hotel has a second restaurant called Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho. As well as the partnership with a lotion SPA, 5 minutes from the Hotel by car, which allows our guests to enjoy preferential prices. Stone winding stairs, terracotta tiles and ceilings in exposed bricks create a medieval feel. The central cloister is fitted with velvet sofas and wrought-iron chandeliers. Some rooms have private closed balconies with ocean views. The Michelin-starred restaurant has strong Portuguese influences and serves dishes based upon quality national ingredients. Tasting menus are also available. The expansive wine list is hand-picked by an award-winning sommelier. After a day visiting the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, guests can sip a cocktail from the Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s bar, seated on the vast sun terrace overlooking the ocean. Show full description

Historic property. Comfortable beds. Situated in the building formerly used by the Royal Guard of the Court at the Palace of Queluz, this luxury hotel offers spacious rooms with satellite TV. The air-conditioned rooms at Pousada Palacio de Queluz are individually decorated and feature warm colours and elegant wooden furniture. All rooms have a work desk, a minibar, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests who want to explore their surroundings can rent a car at the 24-hour reception. Free parking is available on site. Lisbon’s city centre is just 15 km from Pousada Palacio de Queluz, and Sintra is 14 km away. Show full description

Unique. Lovely interior design. Set in the stylish area of Janelas Verdes, this boutique hotel is housed in an 18th-century palace. It features rooms with authentic ceramic tiles and a heated pool overlooking the courtyard. Each spacious room of Palacio Ramalhete is decorated with antique furniture, a flat-screen TV and beautiful wooden floors. Most rooms have a view of the Tagus River. Unique details include stucco ceilings, oak walls or a fireplace with a copper roof. A buffet breakfast is served in the spacious common room, or on the patio in warmer months. Ramalhete also has a well-stocked bar with drinks and snacks. Guests can relax on a designer sun lounger on the poolside deck. The hotel features an outdoor lounge area to enjoy a drink at sunset. Rua Das Janelas Verdes Bus Stop is less than 50 metres from Palacio Ramalhete. The National Museum of Ancient Art is less than 3 minutes’ walk away. Show full description

Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This elegant hotel was once a 19th-century aristocratic family home. Located in Lisbon’s historic centre, it features stained-glass windows and antique furniture, and a terrace overlooking the Tagus River. The magnificent Castle of São Jorge is 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The guest suites at Palacete Chafariz Del Rei - by Unlock Hotels offer a blend of modern and period details, including stuccoed ceilings. All suites have free WiFi access and satellite TV. Breakfast is served in the restored dining room which overlooks the terraced gardens. The streets surrounding the Palacete also contain a wide variety of restaurants and bars. Guests of Chafariz Del Rei can relax with a book in the wood-panelled library, or admire the Art Deco interior of the Espelhos Gallery. The hotel is 400 metres from the nearest Metro station and 7.5 km from the International Airport. Show full description

Nice style. Great views. Located on a hill in the heart of Lisbon, Torel Palace Lisbon consists of three buildings in which two of them are traditional 19th-century mansions, surrounded by a garden with a swimming pool. Its suites, terraces, pools and gardens offer stunning and panoramic views over the city centre, Tagus River and the São Jorge Castle. Its 33 air-conditioned rooms and suites with private bathrooms are individually and tastefully decorated.. Each includes mini-bar, coffee and tea machine as well as a safe. In addition, Torel Palace Lisbon offers one villa and five totally new apartments. Guests have access to a bar and will be able to enjoy a quality buffet breakfast, with typical Portuguese products, fresh orange juice and homemade cakes. The elegant restaurant 2Monkeys by Chef Vitor Matos is part of the hotel and offers a fine dining option awarded with one Michelin star, in 2024. Black Pavilion is a restaurant and a bar. In addition the surrounding area offers a great variety of traditional Portuguese restaurants. At night, guests can visit the lively Bairro Alto 850 metres away. Torel Palace Lisbon offers a great variety of services which include airport shuttle, babysitting, massages, concierge and daily maid. A complete service for guests’ clothes is available offering dry cleaning, ironing, laundry and shoe shine. The Lavra Funicular, the oldest in Lisbon, is a short walk away. The trendy commercial areas of Rua Augusta and Chiado, as well as lively Bairro Alto are an 8-minute walk from Torel Palace Lisbon. Coliseu dos Recreios and the National Theatre Dona Maria II are within 500 metres. The Rossio Train Station and the Restauradores Metro Station are 650 metres away. Lisbon International Airport is 6 km away. Show full description

Elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. Built in the 19th-century, this luxurious 5-star hotel is nestled on a sub-tropical garden on a hilltop overlooking the Tagus River. It has an expansive spa and indoor and outdoor pools. For relaxation, The Lapa Palace Spa features a sauna and a Turkish bath. The masseuses are also available to provide massages tailored to the individual client. There is also a modern gym equipped with cardiovascular equipment. The elegant rooms at the Olissippo Lapa Palace are bright and airy and include a spacious seating area, satellite TV and a marble bathroom. Most rooms have a balcony with views of the Tagus River or the pool and sub-tropical garden. Restaurant Hotel Lapa serves fine Mediterranean cuisine and regional wines, while Le Pavillion, during summer time, serves cocktails, homemade iced teas and fruit juices around the pool. On warmer days, meals can be enjoyed on the terrace. In the evenings, the live music is featured. Central Lisbon is a short drive from the Olissippo. Free private parking is available onsite. Show full description

Unique. Great restaurant. This hotel is situated within one of the 7 wonders of Portugal, Castelo de Óbidos. It combines 14th century medieval accommodation with modern facilities in the heart of the village of Óbidos. All the air-conditioned rooms at the Pousada Castelo de Obidos have a fully equipped private bathrooms. Guests can walk through the castle and take in the historical architecture and gardens. Some rooms include stone walls, four-poster beds and chandeliers. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, while the Pousada's restaurant offers locally produced Portuguese cuisine. There are several cafés and restaurants within a 5-minute walk. Activities such as hiking and horseback riding can be arranged at the tour desk. The castle has lounge areas with special features such as medieval suits of armour and paintings. Caldas da Rainha is located within a 10-minute drive. Peniche, Nazaré and Batalha are 30 minutes' driving from Pousada Castelo de Obidos. Lisbon International Airport is a 55-minute drive away. Free parking is available on site. Show full description

Very cosy. Great location. Enjoying a privileged location in the historic center of Lisbon, the property is a former palace whose construction dates back to the 16th century. This boutique hotel combines modern comfort with a classic atmosphere. Popular points of interest near Palácio das Especiarias are the picturesque Chiado and Bairro-Alto districts, Commerce Square, Rossio and São Jorge Castle. The accommodation has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. In the range of rooms available, there are 3 exclusive royal suites and 2 superior suites with views over the Tagus River or over the old town. Every morning a continental breakfast is served with live music, piano or violin. The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, 7 km from the property. Show full description

Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Tennis court. Set 1 km from Óbidos, in a beautifully restored 19th century manor, this traditional guest house features free WiFi in public areas and welcomes guests looking to experience genuine Portuguese hospitality. Close to Caldas da Rainha, Casa d' Óbidos with it's 6 bedrooms and 4 apartments boasts great views of the village’s medieval walls and castle. Guests can enjoy the free tennis court, take a relaxing stroll through the garden or soak up the sun on the terrace. On colder days you can read a book in the guest lounge or chat to other guests in front of the fireplace. Guests can watch their children having fun in the pool or relax in your comfortably furnished guest room. Antique furnishings and elegant finishes underline Casa d' Óbidos’ unique atmosphere. Explore the Christmas event of Óbidos Vila Natal, 1.7 km away from the property. It features all kind of entertainment, from circus and theatre, to magic and jugglery. Fun is guaranteed for children and grown-up alike while they visit the ice-skating rink and other fairground amusements. Show full description

Historic. Great views. Located in the historic Castelo de Palmela, this hotel offers panoramic views of Palmela's countryside. Pousada Castelo de Palmela features air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant. The Arrábida Natural Park is nearby and Lisbon’s Airport is a 30 minute drive away from the Pousada Castelo de Palmela. A cable TV and a minibar are in Pousada’s individually designed rooms. A bathrobe and a hairdryer are in modern bathrooms. A traditional Portuguese breakfast is served daily. Local wines and a variety of local dishes are available at the restaurant. Room service, including breakfast, is provided by the 24-hour staff. Guests can relax in the bar, which features oversized lounge chairs and large chandeliers. They can also enjoy a drink on the terrace while admiring the view. Free private parking is available on site. When travelling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of 25€ per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 dog is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow dogs with a maximum weight of 15 kilos .  Show full description

Romantic. Gorgeous surroundings. Quinta da Lapa is a 300-year old restored manor house located within a wine producing property, in Manique do Intendente. It offers rooms with an eclectic décor and free WiFi access. Each room at Quinta da Lapa combines antiques with a modern feel and colourful details, creating a comfortable area. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries. A breakfast buffet is served daily, and Lapa organises wine tasting sessions with cheese and cold meats. There is a wine shop on site. Guests can stroll around the property, amidst the vineyards and then relax outdoors, in the patio. Please note that this property has a curfew starting at midnight. Azambuja Train Station is 28 km from Quinta da Lapa, and Lisbon International Airport is 67 km away. Santarém, famous for its Gothic heritage, is a 30-minute drive away. Show full description

Beach front location. Romantic. Great value. A XVI century Manor House, Quinta Da Praia is a traditional posada with panoramic views 20 km out of Lisbon. It features horse riding facilities, a pool and a tennis court. The well appointed and spacious rooms of the Quinta Da Praia Das Fontes offer a bath, TV and a seating area with fireplace. Free WiFi connection is available in the public areas of the hotel, which includes a games room. Guests can also enjoy the surroundings near the river Tagus by bicycle. Set in the picturesque town of Alcochete, Quinta Da Praia Das Fontes is 15 minutes away from Lisbon Airport and 20 minutes from Lisbon city centre. Show full description

Cosy. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set in a 14th-century municipal house, this small hotel offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool with views of Óbidos' castle walls. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in a historical concept. Each room includes wooden furniture, a cable TV and private bathroom. All the rooms are non-smoking. Guests can sit out on the terrace with a drink and enjoy the views of the valley. There is also a living room with fireplace and a games room with a pool table and darts. A laundry service is available, upon request. Real d'Óbidos Hotel is situated a 10-minute walk from Óbidos Train Station and a 10-minute drive from Caldas da Rainha. Peniche and the Atlantic Coast are a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Show full description