Sintra

Travel Guide

Ursa Beach showing a sunset, general coastal views and rugged coastline
Sintra
Sintra featuring chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Sintra as well as a small group of people
Moorish Castle showing tranquil scenes, heritage elements and chateau or palace

Where to stay in Sintra

Moorish Castle featuring tranquil scenes and a castle

Santa Maria e São Miguel

If you're spending time in Santa Maria e São Miguel, check out sights like Castle of the Moors or Sintra Mountains and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sintra Tram Stop or Monte Santos Tram Stop.

Santa Maria e São Miguel
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Azenhas do Mar

Though Azenhas do Mar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Magoito Beach and Macas Beach.

Azenhas do Mar
An extense beach with an pleasant landscape, good for surf, fishing or photography.
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São João das Lampas

While there might not be top attractions in São João das Lampas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magoito Beach and Foz de Lizandro Beach.

São João das Lampas
Pena Palace

São Pedro de Penaferrim

If you're spending some time in São Pedro de Penaferrim, Penha Longa Golf Course and Quinta da Beloura are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro de Penaferrim
Sintra National Palace which includes tranquil scenes, a sunset and a park

Historic Center

While visiting Historic Center, you might make a stop by sights like Sintra Mountains and Sao Martinho Church.

Historic Center
Macas Beach showing a beach, waves and general coastal views

Praia das Macas

The beaches and restaurants make Praia das Macas worth a stop. Make a stop by Macas Beach, and jump on the metro at Praia das Maçãs Tram Stop to get around the area.

Praia das Macas
Pestana Sintra Golf Conference & Spa Resort
Pestana Sintra Golf Conference & Spa Resort
4 out of 5
Quinta de Beloura, Rua Mato da Mina, 19, Sintra
The price is AED 499 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
AED 499
AED 546 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sintra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
Business trip to explore the Sintra area
"I had a very pleasant stay. The staff (front desk, house keeping and especially at the breakfast buffet/restaurant) is amazing and very attentive. The location is well maintained and beautiful. I also enjoyed the large pool and spa area multiple times. Would highly recommend this hotel to friends ..."

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Pestana Sintra Golf Conference & Spa Resort
NH Sintra Centro
NH Sintra Centro
4 out of 5
Praca da Republica, Sintra
The price is AED 516 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 516
AED 564 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Sintra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"While the exterior of the hotel looked quite dated, the interiors were stunning, new and stylish. Beds were comfy, and bathrooms and fixtures were all updated. Views were expansive and beyond stunning to water, alley and castles. . Hotel is the best location if you want to be in the heart of this ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

NH Sintra Centro
Arribas Sintra Hotel
Arribas Sintra Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenida Alfredo Coelho 28, Praia Grande, Colares, Sintra
The price is AED 1,089 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 1,089
AED 1,171 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sintra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (925 reviews)
"The view. Wow. I still see it when I close my eyes - the enormous pool, the beach at low tide, the surfers, the sunset. Wow. Clean, quiet (except the roar of ocean waves lulling you to sleep), delicious food at the restaurant, easy steps to the sand...this was our last stop in Portugal and I'd stay ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Arribas Sintra Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa da Pendôa
Casa da Pendôa
4 out of 5
Rua da Pendôa nº 17, Sintra
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sintra. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pena Palace and Sintra ...
9/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
"The location was perfect for walking distance to everything we were looking for. Parking and driving was a bit challenging but worth it."

Reviewed on 29 April 2025

Casa da Pendôa
Sintra Sol - Apartamentos Turisticos
Sintra Sol - Apartamentos Turisticos
3 out of 5
Avenida Eugene Levy, 29, Praia das Maçãs, Colares, Sintra, Lisbon
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Sintra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Pena Palace and Macas Beach are located ...
Don’t stay here. Nasty!
"This place is a dump. Do not stay here, and don’t trust the reviews that say otherwise! This place might have been great in the 90s, but that’s the last time anything was maintained and/or cleaned thoroughly. Our first room was dark and filthy, and located on the maintenance side of the property. ..."

Reviewed on 22 October 2023

Sintra Sol - Apartamentos Turisticos
Sintra Retreat Residences
Sintra Retreat Residences
3.5 out of 5
R. Tomé de Barros Queirós 14, Sintra, Lisboa
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Sintra. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Pena Palace and Olga Cadaval ...
"Close to interesting places to visit in Sintra and the train if you want to go to Lisbon. While the floor tiling just inside the door needs repair, the space was in otherwise great shape.;"

Reviewed on 13 September 2024

Sintra Retreat Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sintra

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 78%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 20%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

CS

We did the opposite of most people visiting this area. We stayed in Sintra and did day trip to Lisbon by train.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The outskirts of the city give a bad first impression, but the old center is incredible. There is so much to do in the area that it’s almost unbelievable. I had a day and a half and could have spent a week

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Hired a rock climbing guide and climbed in the park.

5/5 - Excellent

LA

Sintra is a great place to visit. However very challenging for people with mobility issues.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Sintra is magical. Full of history, beuatiful, great food, and lovely people!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Must visit if you're in the Lisbon area.