Design Hotels in Sintra: Style & Character
Updated 7 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Sintra rewards travellers who look beyond the standard room, offering addresses that blend historic architecture, landscaped grounds and carefully curated interiors. Whether you seek a grand palace-style property near the historic centre or a quiet rural chalet above the Atlantic cliffs, the options span a wide range of standing and price points. Each of the properties below earns its place through setting, personality and consistently strong guest recognition.
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Few destinations in Europe frame a hotel stay quite like Sintra. The Unesco-listed hill town west of Lisbon surrounds guests with layered centuries of Moorish walls, Romantic palaces and dense subtropical forest, so a thoughtfully chosen address here becomes part of the experience rather than a footnote to it. The properties gathered on this page stand out for their sense of place: period architecture preserved or reimagined, rooms that reflect the landscape outside the window and locations that place you within reach of the Serra de Sintra, the Atlantic coastline of Colares or the quieter parishes stretching toward São João das Lampas.
The selection ranges from a rated five-star palace property in the historic parishes of Santa Maria, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim, through four-star manor houses, comfortable three-star village chalets and even a well-regarded budget hostel that punches well above its category in atmosphere. Prices and guest scores are indicated for each address so you can match ambition to budget before you book.
Our selection in Sintra
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| MouraLua ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.5 | 57 €/nuit |
| Moby Dick Lodge Colares ★★ | Colares | ★ 4.7 | 59 €/nuit |
| Quartos - Casas da Biquinha ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.2 | 59 €/nuit |
| Atlantic Views Sintra Guest House ★★ | Colares | ★ 4.9 | 65 €/nuit |
| Casa das Hortênsias - Charming Guest House ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.6 | 77 €/nuit |
| WOT Sarrazola Soul | Colares | ★ 4.1 | 77 €/nuit |
| Palácio de Sintra Boutique House ★★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.4 | 83 €/nuit |
| AL Penaferrim Sintra Rooms ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.7 | 84 €/nuit |
| Villas de Cintra ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.6 | 84 €/nuit |
| WOT Ocean Soul ★★ | Colares | ★ 4 | 86 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Sintra property offers the highest level of standing near the historic centre?+
Sintra Marmòris Palace, rated five stars and located in the parishes of Santa Maria, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim, is the top-standing address in this selection. Its sister property Sintra Marmoris Camelia, a four-star option in the same parishes, offers a comparable setting at a lower nightly rate and holds a perfect guest score.
Are there characterful options outside the main Sintra town area?+
Yes. Chalet O Amorzinho in Azenhas do Mar sits close to the dramatic clifftop village of the same name on the Atlantic coast, earning a perfect guest score as a three-star chalet with real personality. In Colares, Vila Vitorino is a four-star address set in the vine-growing village known for its rare ungrafted wines, while Estalagem De Colares is a comfortable three-star inn in the same village. João Jungle, a two-star property in the rural parish of São João das Lampas e Terrugem, appeals to guests looking for a nature-facing stay at an accessible price.
What is the most affordable option for a stay with strong guest ratings?+
Casa Azul Hostel, located in the central parishes of Santa Maria, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim, carries a one-star classification and a nightly rate from around 52 euros, yet holds a perfect guest score of 5 out of 5. It is the entry-level choice for travellers who prioritise location and guest-verified quality over room category.
How should I choose between the Colares properties and those in the historic parishes?+
The choice comes down to what you want outside your door. The historic parishes put you close to Sintra's palaces, gardens and train connections to Lisbon, making them practical for sightseeing. Colares and the Atlantic-facing villages like Azenhas do Mar offer quieter surroundings, coastal light and access to beaches such as Praia Grande, but require a car or local bus for most excursions. Vila Vitorino and Estalagem De Colares both sit in the Colares wine country if that rural, vineyard setting appeals.