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We've compiled the best of the best in Sintra - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Each of the eight suites in this candy-striped building dating from 1890 is named for a different palace (you might spot photos of your room's namesake on the walls). All have wrought-iron beds, polished tile floors, and have grand views of the countryside. The downstairs breakfast room opens onto a terrace. It's a little out of town, but you can pour yourself a drink from the honor bar and soak up the peaceful ambience.
A 20-minute stroll from the historic center of Sintra, this beautifully restored 19th-century estate sits among carefully maintained gardens with a pool shaded by fruit trees. The slightly remote location means it is wonderfully quiet at night, when the crowds of tourists in the town center feel a million miles away. Although it feels like taking a step back in time, Villa das Rosas offers modern must-haves such as Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs.
