NH Sintra Centro
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
NH Sintra Centro is worth booking if you want to sleep next to the National Palace for well under the local median price. It is our Budget pick in Sintra, and drivers should be ready for narrow roads to the garage.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Sightseers on a budget are the clear match. The hotel faces the Sintra National Palace, and guests mention views of the valley and the castle. Couples and solo travellers who plan to explore on foot get a central base at €95 a night, about 40% below the sample median of €158.34.
Skip it if top guest scores matter most to you. Its 8.3 is good, but it is the lowest of the 6 hotels we compared. Nervous drivers may also prefer to arrive without a car, since the garage access involves narrow roads and tight manoeuvring.
Location and getting around
The address is Praça da República, in Sintra City Center. Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10. Walking times below are straight-line estimates; real routes are usually longer.
The Sintra National Palace is about 0.1 km away, roughly 1 minute. The Castle of the Moors is about 0.6 km, around 8 minutes, and Pena Palace about 1.1 km, around 14 minutes on a straight line. Check the actual walking route before you set off, as the estimates do not account for the path you will really take.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 2,785 reviews. That is a big sample, but the score places the hotel joint 6th of 6 eligible properties.
The setting gets the most praise: in the historic centre, opposite the National Palace, with valley and castle views. Staff are described as friendly, helping with directions and giving attentive service at reception and in the bar.
Parking draws the main complaint. There is an on-site garage, but reaching it means narrow roads and tight turns.
Price compared with our other Sintra picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put NH Sintra Centro at €95 a night. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Passeio Sintra Collection, our Best Value pick, was €152.68 a night with a score of 9.5. Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais - The Leading Hotels of the World, our Luxury pick, was €357 with 9.1 and 5 stars. Choosing NH Sintra Centro saves about €58 a night against the Best Value pick, at the cost of more than a full point of guest score.
For the money, the property lists a gym, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. Breakfast is listed as continental, vegetarian, American and buffet; whether your rate includes it is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Sintra. NH Sintra Centro is the Budget pick because €95 a night was the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice had been set aside. A 9.4 location score, a 4-star rating and nearly 2,800 reviews make it a safe budget option in a sample where the median was €158.34.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each on the booking page for your dates.
If you want a valley or castle view, ask which rooms have one. If you are driving, confirm garage fees and whether your vehicle will fit. Pet owners should check the pet policy and charges.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is NH Sintra Centro close to the National Palace?
Yes. Guests say it is opposite the palace, about 0.1 km away or roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I walk to Pena Palace from NH Sintra Centro?
On a straight line it is about 1.1 km, around 14 minutes. Real routes are longer, so check the walking route or other options before you go.
Does NH Sintra Centro have parking?
There is an on-site garage. Guests warn that access involves narrow roads and tight manoeuvring, and parking costs are not confirmed in our data.
Is breakfast included at NH Sintra Centro?
Breakfast is listed as continental, vegetarian, American and buffet. Inclusion depends on your rate, so check before booking.