Best Family Hotels in Sintra, Portugal
Updated 7 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Sintra suits families well, with fairy-tale palaces, forested hills and Atlantic beaches all within a short drive or train ride. Hotels in the historic centre put you steps from the main sights, while properties in Colares and Azenhas do Mar offer quieter surroundings with easy access to the coast. Rates range from around 52 euros per night at a no-frills hostel to 377 euros at a five-star palace hotel.
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Why Sintra Works for a Family Holiday
Sintra sits roughly 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, reachable in about 40 minutes by direct train from Rossio station, which makes it a practical base whether you are arriving by rail or car. The UNESCO-listed cultural landscape packs an extraordinary amount into a small area: the colourful Pena Palace crowns the hilltop, the Moorish Castle offers panoramic rampart walks, and the forested Sintra-Cascais Natural Park gives children room to roam between visits. The Atlantic beaches at Praia Grande and Praia das Maçãs are less than 15 kilometres from the town centre, reachable by local bus or a short drive, adding a coastal dimension to a culture-heavy itinerary.
Choosing the Right Neighbourhood for Your Family
Staying in the parishes of Santa Maria, São Miguel, São Martinho or São Pedro de Penaferrim places you closest to the historic centre, the train station and the shuttle buses that climb to the palaces. Properties in Colares sit in a quieter valley village surrounded by vineyards, roughly 8 kilometres from central Sintra, and suit families who prefer a car-based stay with more space around them. Azenhas do Mar and São João das Lampas are further out, closer to the sea, and offer a genuinely rural atmosphere that can be a welcome contrast after a day of sightseeing. The hotels below cover all these areas and have been selected for this family-focused listing.
| Hotel | Location | Stars | From per night | Guest score | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sintra Marmòris Palace | Historic centre parishes | 5 | 377 EUR | 4.9/5 | | Sintra Marmoris Camelia | Historic centre parishes | 4 | 271 EUR | 5/5 | | Villa Bela Vista | Historic centre parishes | 3.5 | 184 EUR | 5/5 | | Chalet O Amorzinho | Azenhas do Mar | 3 | 247 EUR | 5/5 | | Vila Vitorino | Colares | 4 | 160 EUR | 5/5 | | Estalagem De Colares | Colares | 3 | 138 EUR | 4.9/5 | | João Jungle | São João das Lampas | 2 | 122 EUR | 5/5 | | Casa Azul Hostel | Historic centre parishes | 1 | 52 EUR | 5/5 |
Our selection in Sintra
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Azul Hostel ★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 5 | 44 €/nuit |
| Quartos - Casas da Biquinha ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.2 | 60 €/nuit |
| Global Albarraque | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 2.8 | 62 €/nuit |
| Atlantic Views Sintra Guest House ★★ | Colares | ★ 4.9 | 69 €/nuit |
| Happy Holiday Sintra ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.8 | 69 €/nuit |
| MouraLua ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.5 | 69 €/nuit |
| Casa das Hortênsias - Charming Guest House ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.6 | 77 €/nuit |
| Moby Dick Lodge Colares ★★ | Colares | ★ 4.7 | 80 €/nuit |
| Flag Hotel Lisboa Sintra ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.3 | 91 €/nuit |
| Casas da Biquinha ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.5 | 92 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which area of Sintra is most convenient for families visiting the palaces?+
The parishes of Santa Maria, São Miguel, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim form the historic centre and give you the shortest walk to the train station, the main shuttle bus stops and the entrance paths to Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. Hotels like Sintra Marmoris Camelia, Villa Bela Vista, Sintra Marmòris Palace and Casa Azul Hostel are all situated in this area, so you can return for a midday rest without a long journey.
Is it easy to reach Sintra beaches from the hotels listed?+
Yes. Praia Grande and Praia das Maçãs are around 12 to 15 kilometres from central Sintra and are served by a seasonal tram and local buses, though having a rental car gives you the most flexibility with young children and beach gear. Families staying at Chalet O Amorzinho in Azenhas do Mar are already on the coast and can reach cliff-top Azenhas do Mar beach on foot. Vila Vitorino and Estalagem De Colares in Colares are also well placed for a short drive to several west-facing beaches.
What is the price range for family-friendly hotels in Sintra?+
The hotels on this page start at around 52 euros per night at Casa Azul Hostel, which suits budget-conscious travellers or older teenagers comfortable with a hostel format. Mid-range options such as Estalagem De Colares at 138 euros and João Jungle at 122 euros offer more privacy. For more spacious or higher-comfort stays, Vila Vitorino at 160 euros, Villa Bela Vista at 184 euros, Chalet O Amorzinho at 247 euros and Sintra Marmoris Camelia at 271 euros cover the upper-middle range. The five-star Sintra Marmòris Palace starts at 377 euros per night.
How do families typically get around the Sintra area?+
The historic centre and the main palace access points are connected by a hop-on hop-off bus (the 434 circuit) and by local bus line 435, which are useful if you are staying centrally without a car. Sintra town itself is compact but hilly, so the buses save energy on steep climbs, especially with children. For families staying in Colares, Azenhas do Mar or São João das Lampas, a rental car is strongly recommended because public transport to and from those villages is limited, particularly in the evenings.