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With its exotic vegetation, unique microclimate, palaces, cork-lined monastery, and mist-covered forests, Sintra is a favorite with tourists and out-of-towners. Sintra boasts UNESCO world heritage sites, manicured gardens, mansions, and elegant hotels. Visitors can choose from top-end Sintra hotels, midrange hotels, and budget accommodation. Hotel Tivoli Palacio de Seteais is an example of a romantic and luxurious 5-star hotel with spectacular views of the Pena Palace and Moorish Castle. The rooms are beautifully decorated, and the ballrooms feature frescos and rich tapestries. The guestrooms offer a wealth of modern amenities, including internet connectivity, satellite LCD TVs, and air conditioning. Rates range from $209 to $304.

Travellers looking for budget accommodation will find plenty of budget Sintra hotels. Sintra Bliss House is found in the historic center of Sintra and offers a trendy accommodation. The rooms have air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and other modern amenities. This designer guesthouse features contemporary interior and private balconies. Drinks and snacks are available from vending machines, and guests enjoy local specialties and tasty buffet breakfasts. All rooms are non-smoking, but there is a designated smoking area on site. Rates start at $105. There are many other Sintra accommodation options. Lawrence’s Hotel is a luxury hotel situated close to the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, and National Palace. The hotel features a bar/lounge and a restaurant, and the guestrooms include desks, safes, air conditioning, and TVs with satellite channels. The staff is multilingual. Breakfast and baby cots are included in the price, and rates range from $144 to $175. Hotel Arribas is one of the Sintra airport hotels found 30 minutes from the Lisbon Airport and 10 minutes from the city center. This 3-stat hotel offers guestrooms with sea views, featuring air conditioning, desk, direct-dial phone, and other amenities. Internet access is available for a surcharge. Restaurante Panoramico serves breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner and offers children’s menu. Housekeeping is provided daily. Pets are not accepted. Rates range from $64 to $145.

Travelers who are looking for Sintra motels and hostels have several options. They can book a room in a hostel or a guesthouse such as the Almaa Sintra Hostel or Quinta das Murtas. Quinta das Murtas is a 19th century house featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Jacuzzi, and an outdoor pool. Some units and guestrooms are fitted with kitchenettes, utensils/silverware, tables and chairs, and a mini-refrigerator. The guesthouse is situated in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and set within peaceful gardens. Breakfast includes a selection of yogurts, cheeses, breads, and meats and is served in the dining room. Free car parking is available. Smoking is allowed in some units and guestrooms, but pets are not accepted. Rates start at $79. The Almaa Sintra Hostel is a fully renovated hostel that offers shared and private accommodation. Amenities include free internet connection and free local calls. Daily housekeeping is not provided, and the hostel is not accessible by wheel chairs. There are shops and restaurants within walking distance. Rates range from $26 to $92.

There are other options for visitors looking for Sintra hotel deals. Pensao Nova Sintra, for example, features recently renovated, simply decorated rooms with decorative headboards, satellite TV, and antique furniture. Guests can enjoy a breakfast on the large terrace or the patio. There is a small living/dining room which functions as a lobby area and restaurant and serves Portuguese dishes. The hotel is situated 3 miles from Pena Palace and 0.5 miles from the historic center of Sintra. Pets are not accepted, and there is no capacity for cots and extra beds in the guestrooms. Rates range from $72 to $88. Ibis Lisboa Sintra is a green/sustainable hotel located in the business district of Sintra and close to Estoril Circuit. The hotel offers a coffee shop and a restaurant, and there is a bar/lounge on site. All rooms are non-smoking and air conditioned and feature hairdryers, safes, high-speed internet, and cable/satellite television. Room rates start at $59. Vinha da Quinta is a bed & breakfast situated close to Quinta da Regaleira and Monseratte Palace. Local attractions include the Moorish Castle and the National Palace. The hotel offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a bar/lounge, and the guestrooms feature balconies and television with satellite channels. Pets are accepted. Rates range from $89 to $120.

Finally, if all rooms in your hotel of choice are sold out, you can look into Sintra short term rentals. You can rent an entire house that accommodates 8 for $185 a night. A 4-bedroom villa with a balcony, swimming pool, and private garden costs $1590 a week. Smoking is not allowed in the property, and pets are not accepted. The nearest amenities are found within 400 meters.