Sintra is a fairy-tale hill town near Lisbon, crowded with palaces and castles — the colourful Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira — set in misty forested hills. Most visitors come as a day trip from Lisbon, so staying overnight means quieter evenings, and guesthouses and small hotels can be good value.
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The old town by the National Palace — charming, walkable and close to the main sights.
Near the train station from Lisbon, with guesthouses and often lower rates.
A village-like quarter with a local market and restaurants, a short walk or bus from the centre.
The seaside resort nearby — a larger choice of hotels and beaches, linked to Sintra by bus.
An 18th-century palace set in gardens, now a luxury hotel.
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Spring and autumn are ideal; summer brings crowds of day-trippers. Weekdays are quieter, and winter rates are often low.
Guesthouses near the train station and in São Pedro usually cost less than hotels in the historic centre.
Lisbon has far more choice, but staying in Sintra lets you reach the palaces early before the day-trip crowds.
Frequent suburban trains run from Lisbon’s Rossio station to Sintra.