Casa da Estefânea is situated in Sintra, a 13-minute walk from Sintra National Palace. The guesthouse 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 Centre. Quinta da Regaleira is a 15-minute walk from the accommodation, while Moors Castle is 1.5 km away. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is 22 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the best 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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2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Monika
Slovakia Slovakia
Sense for details, afternoon tasting, breakfast, calm atmosphere
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely place. Generous breakfast. Comfortable bed. Great shower.
Valeriia
Ukraine Ukraine
We have a lot of experience staying in different hotels, but this one impressed us the most. You can feel the high standard in everything. We were especially amazed by how creatively every detail was thought out. In everything — the interior, the...
Paul
Malta Malta
My wife and I spent 23 days touring Portugal, the Azores, and then followed this up with a cruise. Estefanea sets the standards high, and we found that these were unmatched by both our previous and later accommodation stays ... anywhere.
Christiane
Germany Germany
Very friendly and helpful, great cushions, super clean, huge bed
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing bed! Luxury sleeping experience. Enormous and great linen and cushions. Quiet and had the best nights sleep ever! Also, there are treats and nibbles and plenty of high quality coffee (Nespresso). Umbrellas for the rain. Owner has thought...
Lynne
Australia Australia
The room was so comfortable and charming. The bed was amazing and best pillows ever.
Gaynor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Douglas was an exceptional host and the rooms were so clean, bed and pillows very comfy with high quality linens and each room had extra little touches. Very tasteful complimentary toiletries and a snuggly bathrobe for each guest finished it off...
Ronald
Canada Canada
Wonderful stay at Casa da Estefânea. Very nice rooms. The complimentary food was excellent. Thank you Douglas 😊
Karen
South Africa South Africa
I can recommend this facility as a wonderful experience with caring staff. We were spoilt with special food treats and complementary drinks. Great atmosphere!

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Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Casa da Estefânea takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 155542/AL