Find Historic Hotels in Sintra

Visitors in search of a tour of historical sites should consider a trip to Sintra. While you're here, why not check out the gardens and cafes?

Based on our travel knowledge, Tivoli Sintra is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Sintra National Palace is a short walk away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Villa Estefânia and Casa Holstein Quinta de São Sebastião.

In Sintra, you'll find 603 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 34 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Sintra is notable for landmarks like Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace, and Pena Palace. Cultural venues include Olga Cadaval Cultural Center, Sintra Science Center, and Anjos Teixeira Museum. In the area, you'll also find Lisbon Oceanarium and Cascais Beach.

When you choose a historic hotel, you'll enjoy a vacation in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Sintra, giving a historical feel.

"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it's cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Sintra, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.