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Sintra is located on the Portuguese Riviera and is part of the greater municipality of Lisbon. Day trips from Lisbon to Sintra are very popular among travelers. In Sintra, explore palaces, castles and mountains, although the city is best known for its hilltop palaces. Below is a tour of the most famous hotels that provide comfortable accommodation for visitors to Sintra.
Lawrence Hotel
The Lawrence Hotel offers country-style accommodation including a library and an elegant restaurant with French windows. Set in a restored country mansion, the hotel features rooms with antique furniture. All rooms feature antique-style décor. Guests can enjoy international and regional dishes including seafood, homemade bread and cakes in the hotel restaurant, which is less than a 5-minute drive from Sintra Train Station. Palace Nacional de Sintra is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Including Lunga Resort
Set among the hills of Sintra Cascais Nature Reserve, this property features a 27-hole championship golf course and a modern spa center of 1,500 m². All guest rooms have private balconies offering views of the landscaped gardens, swimming pools and golf courses. The resort includes 9 restaurants serving a variety of cuisine, perhaps the most famous of which is Midori Restaurant, which is the only Japanese restaurant with a Michelin star in Portugal. There are also Sergi Arola’s LAB and Arola restaurants, and The Eneko Lisboa, by Chef Eneko Atxa, who currently holds 6 Michelin stars. Penha Longa Mercatto Italian Restaurant is also the site of the daily breakfast buffet, with stunning views of the Sintra Mountains. The resort’s golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and is among the top 30 in Europe. The hotel includes many recreational facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, horse riding, a fitness centre, a spa with treatments and an exclusive garden.
Tivoli Palacio de Setiz Sintra Hotel
Located at the foot of Mount Sintra, this hotel enjoys privileged views of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. It features a swimming pool, tennis courts and an equestrian centre. Many rooms offer views of Sintra Cascais Natural Park. Seteais Restaurant serves a fusion of Portuguese and international cuisine in an elegant and sophisticated setting, where guests can dine in one of the palace’s halls or by the pool. Guests can play tennis, relax on the sun terrace by the pool, or enjoy a horse riding lesson. The hotel also provides an ideal location for hiking, with the National Park and the Moroccan Palace both within walking distance. The hotel is located 35 km from Lisbon Airport.
Villa Gil Sintra
Located in Varzia di Sintra, just a few minutes’ drive from Sintra city centre, the 5-star hotel features an innovative wellness concept, designed for families and those who enjoy a powerful wellness experience. The rooms and suites are carefully decorated to provide maximum comfort. Both on-site restaurants offer either light gourmet or low-calorie buffet options, as well as far-reaching views of the Pena Palace. Satsanga Spa includes a panoramic heated indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath, gym and fitness area.
Sintra Boutique Hotel
This boutique hotel is located in the center of the UNESCO historic city of Sintra. It offers rooms and suites with views of the old town and Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. The modern, spacious rooms feature flat-screen TVs, and are all individually decorated. Sintra Boutique Hotel has a fine restaurant serving contemporary Portuguese cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. Sintra Natural Park is a 5-minute drive away and Praia Grande Beach is a 20-minute drive away. Sintra Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. Lisbon International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.
