Historic Hotels & Resorts in Sintra from AU$157

Those who want a historical tour will find plenty of reasons to visit Sintra. While you're here, why not check out the gardens and cafes?

Based on our travel knowledge, Xaras: Relax and enjoy a delightful country villa in the Natural Park of Sintra is a top country house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features on-site laundry facilities and private pools. Sintra National Palace is a short 14-minute drive away.

In Sintra, there are 639 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 3 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 Sintra Science Center, Anjos Teixeira Museum and Olga Cadaval Cultural Center. In the area, you'll also find Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square.

When you choose a historic hotel, you'll enjoy a holiday in a building that has an officially recognised 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 has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Sintra, bringing the history to life.

You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you've come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Sintra, don't worry that you'll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.