Sintra International Singing &
Choral Conducting Course
SINTRA - ACCOMMODATION
 
 
Please note, accommodation should not be reserved or booked until the application form and deposit have been received and a place has been confirmed on the course.
Students on the course are asked to be responsible for booking and paying for accommodation themselves. Please be prepared to pay in cash as this is often requested. Please contact pedrodorey@sapo.pt with any queries or problems.
Pedro is the course interpreter, a native of Sintra. He can respond in Portuguese to queries in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian or French. He has compiled a recommended list of establishments, and has numerous contacts. The guidebooks often seem to list expensive places. Pedro has access to accommodation not advertised on the Internet.
 
 
OPTIONS
From 5 star hotels to cheap rooms for 40€ a night in characterful old buildings. The best deals are self catering apartments and rooms in the heart of the old quarter. For example a twin bedded apartment can be 60€ a night (30€ per person) and a twin bedded room 40€ a night (20€ per person). There are also large houses 10–15 minutes’ walk away with attractive grounds and stunning views, as Sintra is built over several ravines. Please check whether breakfast is included, and whether there is air-conditioning. The nights are cooler than the day because of the breeze from the sea.
 
Districts of Sintra
Of the three quarters of Sintra, the old quarter, Vila Velha is closest to the rehearsal and concert venues. Accommodation here can be in narrow, winding streets, sometimes with great views. It is strongly recommended that accommodation is booked in the old quarter, as the other districts are interesting to visit, but too far away to be practical unless one is prepared for hearty walks. Estefânea is the modern quarter close to the railway station; this is the cheapest area. São Pedro is a former village where the twice-monthly market is held.
 
Recommendations:
Apartments and Rooms: 1-7 (Blue Circles) Hotels and Guesthouses: 1- 3 (very central) 4 to 12 (be prepared for a longer walk or bus ride (White Circles).
 
Click the white/blue numbered circles on the map to find corresponding details of each hotel/guesthouse.
Quinta de S. Sebastião Casa de Hóspedes Casa do Vale Casa Miradouro Estrada Velha Inês Cardoso Pedro Soares Apt Lurdes Riobom Apt Casa Christiane Apt Dulce & Burghard Apt António Luís Baptista Pensão Nova Sintra Estalagem Solar dos Mouros **** Pensão Residencial Sintra Quinta das Murtas Chalet Relógio Casa Miradouro Tivoli Hotel **** Lawrence Hotel ***** Hotel Palácio Seteais *****

Points of interest as indicated by the red numbered circles are listed below:
 
Castelo dos Mouros   Palácio da Pena
Convento dos Capuchos   Palácio de Seteais
Ermida da Peninha   Museu Arqueológico
Quinta da Regaleira   Museu Regional
Igreja de S. Mamede   Museu de Arte Moderna
Igreja de Stª Maria   Museu do Brinquedo - Toy Museum
Igreja de S. Martinho   Parque da Pena
Igreja de S. Pedro   Tourism Office
Palácio de Monserrate   Feira de S. Pedro
Palácio Nacional   Eléctrico - tram
         
Sintra Line (Bus)      
Bus stop to Regaleira      
Trains and Buses      
Taxi      


     
 
Apartments and Rooms in Vila
   

Dulce & Burghard

Alegria.sintra@clix.pt
SPECIAL SISCCC RATES

2 apartments one double, one twin bedded, with living area, kitchen & bathroom.

English, German, Spanish, Portuguese spoken.
     

   

Casa Christiane

(Dulce & Burghard)

Alegria.sintra@clix.pt

Penthouse apartment w/ 2 rooms and living room.
Wonderful setting and view over the National Palace.
http://www.homeaway.pt/arrendamento-ferias/p26218

English, German, Spanish, Portuguese spoken.
     

     
Lurdes Riobom

Mriobom@net.sapo.pt
(351) 21 923 1776

2 double bedrooms, large living room with double sofa bed, kitchen & bathroom in a third floor attic apartment. 560€/week.

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese spoken.
   

     
Inês Cardoso Apartment with 1 double room and living room w/ sofa bed on Main Square.
http://www.homeaway.pt/arrendamento-ferias/p410776

English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese spoken.
   

   
António Luís Baptista
(Unfortunately Antonio is no longer renting his apartments).

(351) 21 924 0547

(351) 96 500 9273

No email

English spoken
Excellent value. Spacious rooms and apartments in renovated old houses. Some have a little patio. Quiet area within 5 minutes of venues and only 100 meters from Main Square.

2 double rooms w/ bathroom - 55€/day

5 apartments - 60€/day

1 room w/bathroom on Main Qquare - 50€/day.
This room is on the 1st floor over one esplanade (closes at midnight) and the Tower Clock bell (a big one) is right across the square.
     

     
Estrada Velha – Rooms
Tel. 351 – 219 234 35
SPECIAL SISCCC RATES
2 double and two twin bedded rooms w/bathroom – 40€
All rooms have air conditioning. No breakfast.
The rooms are on two floors above Café/Bar “Estrada Velha”
English, Spanish, Portuguese spoken
   
     
Pedro Soares - 1 room

poramsoares@hotmail.com
SPECIAL SISCCC RATES

1 double room w/bathroom – 60€
Very central and close to course venue.
In old renovated house, first floor, no direct entrance.

English, Spanish, Portuguese spoken

   

Please contact Pedro for photos and more information at pedrodorey@sapo.pt
 

     
  No.1 Hotel Palácio Seteais *****
     
 

 

Luxury Hotel. Only 100 metres from Quinta da Regaleira

 

Website

www.portugalvirtual.pt/_lodging/costadelisboa/index.html

www.tivolihotels.com

   

 
 
  No.2 Lawrence Hotel ***** - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES
     
    Historic Hotel (renovated). Byron stayed here when in Sintra
  Website www.portugalvirtual.pt/lawrences
     

 
 
  No.3 Tivoli Sintra **** - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES
     
 

 

Modern 4 star Hotel in Vila with a breathtaking view over Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle and Palácio da Pena. Situated in Vila it has reasonable prices for the quality of service offered.

 

Website

www.portugalvirtual.pt/_lodging/costadelisboa/index.html

www.tivolihotels.com

   

 
 
  No.4 Chalet Relógio - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES
     
 

 

Beautiful location on the road to the Castle about 15mins from Quinta da Regaleira.

 

Website

www.chaletrelogio.com

   

 
 
  No.5 Casa Miradouro - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES
     
    Wonderful view to the sea. Situated at the edge of Vila, it requires strong legs willing to climb a steep road to Vila (400m).
Summer Promotion: stay 7 days, pay 6.
  Website www.casa-miradouro.com
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  No.6 Casa do Vale - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES
     
    Beautiful location at the edge of Vila, it requires strong legs willing to climb a steep road to Vila (500m). Beautiful garden with swimming pool.
  Website www.casadovale.com
   

 
Hotels and Apartments in Estefânia
     
  No.7 Casa de Hóspedes "D. Maria Parreirinha" - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES
     
 

Address

R. João de Deus, nº 14
2710-580 Sintra
  Tel Tel.: 21 923 24 90
Fax: 21 923 24 90  No email.
  N. of rooms 12
  Comments Located close to the Train Station – Estefânea. All rooms with bathroom. No breakfast. 40€/day
   

     
  No.8 Pensão Nova Sintra
     
  Address Largo Afonso de Albuquerque, 25
2710-519 Sintra
  Tel
Website
21 923 02 20 Fax: 21 910 70 33
www.novasintra.com
  N. of rooms 9
  Comments Close to train Station and shopping street. Wonderful view over Castle and National Palace from rooms and large esplanade.
   

     
  No.9 Quinta de S. Sebastião
     
    2 Cottages and 1 apartment in Historic Manor House. Beautiful gardens with swimming pool.
  Website http://www.homeaway.pt/Portugal/Costa-do-Estoril-Regiao-de-Lisboa/ferias-apartamento-pequena-casa-de-campo-Sintra/p13919.htm?uni_id=1016682
   

 
Hotels in Santa Maria and S. Pedro
     
  No.10 Quinta das Murtas - Recommended
     
  N. of rooms 16
  Address R. Eduardo Van Zeller, 4 2710-593 Sintra
  Tel
Website
Tel.: 21 924 02 46 / 96 500 99 81 Fax: 21 924 02 46
www.quinta-das-murtas.com
  Comments Rooms and Cottages in Old Manor House (renovated). It has a biologic swimming pool.
   

     
  No.11 Pensão Residencial Sintra
     
  No. rooms 10
  address Travessa dos Avelares, 12
2710-506 Sintra
  Tel

Website
Tel.: (351) 21 923 07 38
Fax: (351) 21 923 07 38
www.residencialsintra.blogspot.com
  Breakfast yes
  Private bathroom yes
  TV yes
  View Garden and Santa Maria valley
  Location In Santa Maria (historic centre)
  Transport Sintra line bus
  Walking 10 - 15 minutes
  Comments 5€ per room discount if payment in cash.

German, English, Spanish and Portuguese spoken.
   

     
  No.12 Estalagem Solar dos Mouros ****
     
  N. of rooms 8
  Address Calçada de São Pedro, 64
São Pedro 2710-508 Sintra
  Website
Tel
www.solardosmourosestalagem.com
Tel.: 21 923 32 16 / 21 923 32 53
Fax: 21 923 32 16
  Comments In S. Pedro, around 20-25 minute’s walk to venues.