Cheap hotels in Sintra tonight
Updated 7 July 2026 · 36 real hotels
Sintra offers budget-friendly stays starting at around 52€ per night, mostly concentrated in the Santa Maria, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim parishes close to the historic center. Booking a hostel or a guesthouse-style room, rather than a full hotel, is the most reliable way to keep costs low while staying within reach of the palaces and gardens.
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Sintra sits just 30 kilometers west of Lisbon and is one of Portugal's most visited destinations, famous for its fairy-tale palaces, UNESCO-listed cultural landscape, and lush forested hills. That popularity can push accommodation prices up, especially in peak summer months, but affordable options do exist if you know where to look. The majority of budget properties cluster in the parishes of Santa Maria, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim, which put you within walking distance or a short bus ride of the Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and the historic village center. Staying here means you save on daily transport and can slip into the sites early, before the day-trip crowds arrive from Lisbon.
For travelers on a tight budget, the key tactics are straightforward: choose a hostel or guesthouse over a branded hotel, travel in spring (March to May) or autumn (September to October) when nightly rates drop noticeably, and book well in advance since Sintra's limited room stock sells out fast. If you are flexible, properties located slightly outside the historic core, such as those near Albarraque or in the neighboring municipality of Amadora (roughly 15 kilometers away), can shave additional euros off the bill, though you will need a car or reliable public transport to reach the main sights. The selection below covers the full spectrum of budget-conscious choices currently available, from a top-rated hostel at 52€ to comfortable guesthouses under 95€.
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 |
| MouraLua ★★★ | Santa Maria et São Miguel, São Martinho et São Pedro de Penaferrim | ★ 4.5 | 69 €/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 |
| 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
What is the cheapest place to stay in Sintra right now?+
Casa Azul Hostel is the lowest-priced option in the current selection at around 52€ per night. It holds a perfect 5/5 guest score and sits in the Santa Maria, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim area, meaning you are close to the village center. Hostel-style accommodation like this is typically the best entry point for budget travelers in Sintra.
Which Sintra neighborhoods are most affordable for accommodation?+
Most of the budget options in Sintra are located in the parishes of Santa Maria, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim, which cover the historic core and the surrounding residential areas. If you are open to staying a little further out, properties near Albarraque or in Amadora (about 14 to 15 km from Sintra) can cost less per night, though you will need to factor in transport time and costs when visiting the palaces.
When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in Sintra?+
The shoulder seasons, March to May and September to October, generally offer lower nightly rates than July and August, when Sintra is at its busiest. Visiting on weekdays rather than weekends also helps, as weekend demand from Lisbon-based travelers keeps prices higher. Booking several weeks in advance is advisable regardless of the season, because the number of budget rooms in Sintra is limited.
Are budget hotels in Sintra close to the main palaces and attractions?+
Properties listed in the Santa Maria, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim parishes, such as Casa Azul Hostel, MouraLua, Happy Holiday Sintra and AL Penaferrim Sintra Rooms, are within the Sintra municipality and offer reasonable access to the historic village and its palaces. The Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and the National Palace of Sintra are all reachable by local bus (line 434) or by walking the hillside paths. Staying in the village area itself saves you the daily return train fare from Lisbon and gives you more time at the sites.