Casa da Estefânea is located in Sintra, a 13-minute walk from Sintra National Palace. The guest house is within a traditional Portuguese building with a Romantic-style architecture. It features hard limestone interiors and exteriors, matched with cork details. The property comes with air-conditioned rooms, each with paintings by a local Portuguese artist. Including a private bathroom and free WiFi, all rooms have mountain views, flat-screen TV and some also have garden views. Also featured is a kettle in each unit. Guests will also find a wide range of restaurants and cafés within a short walk from the property. Sintra is particularly known for its Queijadas de Sintra delicacy, which can be enjoyed at various pastry shops nearby. The tram for the beach are is a 5-minute walk away from the Casa da Estefanea. The property is located almost next to the Municipal Market and the Olga Cadaval Center. Quinta da Regaleira is a 15-minute walk from the accommodations, while Moors Castle is 0.9 mi away. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is 14 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Sintra, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


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Brinet
United States United States
Wonderful staff; breakfast and afternoon treats were tasty and plentiful; washer/dryer use was a HUGE bonus.
Brinet
United States United States
It was light and airy. Douglas was a WONDERFUL host! An added bonus was having access to a washer and dryer--very helpful when traveling.
Jimena
United States United States
So much! Easy to access, all code-based. Clean room. Good size for area/cost. New windows and secure blackout shutters were amazing for sun and sound proofing. Comfortable shared space downstairs with breakfast and then snacks. Free locker storage...
Tamara
United States United States
Our room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. Having Netflix was wonderful! Douglas and the staff were incredibly hospitable and welcoming. Breakfast was fresh and delicious, and snacks (and free minibar) throughout the day were a special treat.
Irem
Germany Germany
The breakfast was really good. Informative email and the guide that they provided was helpful.
Darlene
United States United States
Love the downstairs lounge where apartment occupants got to mingle and enjoy breakfast or an afternoon cocktail,
Kathy
United States United States
Good location, about a 10 minute walk from the train station and in the opposite direction of all the tourist sites. A few good restaurants nearby. Small B & B. My room was upstairs facing the back, very quiet. Good breakfast. Met my needs as...
Carol
United States United States
Beautiful place to stay. Great location. We loved the room and breakfast and dining area.
Diane
United States United States
The meticulous detail to a historic renovation in the building itself and the comfort of our room. Joseph, our host, and his staff, were fantastic in every way. The breakfast and afternoon snacks were tasty with a beautiful presentation. He...
Michael
United States United States
Outstanding property! I am a 40 year employee of Hilton Hotels and will only stay here! Staff is exceptional! They thought of all the little things that make a stay exceptional!

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Property info

Casa da Estefânea is a Boutique BED & BREAKFAST in the heart of Sintra, 10 minutes away from Sintra National Palace; 5 minutes from the train station, and 1 minute from the historic TRAM to the nearby beach sites (walking distance). It reopens its doors after an inspiring, detailed, and careful renovation by the new owners in June, 2024. The current service features a complimentary Petite Breakfast, an Afternoon Tasting, and OUTDOOR lounge, and a terrace. EXPERIENCE: The new owners designed an “upscale experience” for our guests at Casa da Estefânea, with 3 pillars: “high comfort”, “redefined style” and “sincerely honest”. HIGH COMFORT: Rooms of more than 20m², very bright with large windows; 2m x 2m bed with a topper with Portuguese linens with natural cotton sheets, towels, and blanket; daily room cleaning; 55' Crystal LED 4K Smart TV; individual heating and air conditioning; minibar, kettle and expresso machine with local drinks, sparkling water, beer, coffee and teas; high-pressure shower with hairdryer and hair and body amenities. REDEFINED STYLE: Daily cleaning service; Hhgh-speed WiFi; Petite Breakfast with local classics, flavors, and producers; Afternoon Tasting with Porto wine and local pastries; extensive common areas such as terrace, in and outdoor lounge, self-laundry; yoga mat, native fern plant, original “pedralioz” finishing and restored furniture in every room; photographic triptych of Sintra, specifically developed by the artist Filipe Conrado; and Nuki smart-hospitality access with 24/7 direct personal assistance. SINCERELY HONEST: Casa da Estefânea is a family business run by a resident with an extensive background in hospitality; sustainable management with waste recycling, LED lighting, plastic-free, refill amenities, paperless… and ecological suppliers; ethical labor practice and fair salaries; facilitate the visit of all magical Sintra on foot or by public transport due to the central location.

Neighborhood info

Sintra has been a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE since 1994, famous for its Castles, Palaces, and Gardens… As a summer destination for the Portuguese royal family for many years. Its magic has inspired many genii such as Lord Byron, Eça de Queirós, Hans Christian Andersen, Richard Strauss, Luis de Camões, and Fernando Pessoa; or more recently Madonna, Christian Louboutin, Ariana Grande, Shakira, Scarlett Johansson or Monica Bellucci. Casa da Estefânea has created many PLANS to optimize the visit to Sintra, with proposals in tourism, culture, foodie, active, botanic, and history. We’re happy to share good tips! We are committed to providing our guests with a MEMORABLE STAY in Sintra while taking care of our heritage, town, and planet!

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Casa da Estefânea

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Casa da Estefânea of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 155542/AL

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