Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Sintra
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Sintra, Portugal — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Sintra Vila.
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Top pick
Sintra Vila
Historic centre — the National Palace, restaurants, the train station.
15 min walk from center
#2
Pena Park
Forested hillside — Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, the Convent of the Capuchos.
34 min walk from center
#3
Colares
Coastal village — sand-grown vineyards, Atlantic beaches, fewer tourists.
4.8 km from center
Getting around
Train from Lisbon Rossio reaches Sintra in 40 minutes; bus 434 and 435 link the palaces.
Buy palace tickets online ahead of time — Pena and Regaleira sell out in summer afternoons.