Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais - The Leading Hotels of the World
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.
Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais - The Leading Hotels of the World is worth booking if you want a 5-star palace stay within walking distance of Sintra's main sights and can pay about €357 a night, the reference price we saw. If you mainly want a top rated room, our Best Value pick scores higher for less than half the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Sintra. It suits couples and families marking a special trip who want a 5-star hotel with a spa, a pool, a garden and a terrace, all listed by the property. Guests describe a historic palace setting with scenic views, near Quinta da Regaleira.
Skip it if value is your main test. At more than twice the city median price, you pay heavily for the setting and the star rating. Our Best Value pick has a higher guest score for €152.68 a night.
Location and getting around
The address is Rua Barbosa do Bocage, 8, in the Sintra city centre area. The location score is 9.4 out of 10.
Walking times here are straight-line estimates, and real routes can take longer. Sintra National Palace is about 0.8 km away, roughly 10 minutes on foot. The Castle of the Moors is about 1 km, around 13 minutes. Pena Palace is about 1.3 km, roughly 16 minutes. All three are within reach on foot as estimates, which is a real advantage in a town built around its monuments.
Free parking is listed by the property, which helps if you arrive by car. Check availability for your dates.
What guests say
The hotel scores 9.1 out of 10 from 386 guest reviews. That placed it joint 2nd of the 6 eligible properties we compared on review score. The review count is smaller than many hotels in our sample, so each recent review carries more weight.
Staff stand out. Guests describe a friendly, professional team, attentive service and a warm welcome. The palace setting near Quinta da Regaleira and its views are the other recurring compliment.
The pool is the main complaint. It is heated and has views, but guests mention slow service there and say availability varies.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was €357 per night, about €714 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes. The sample median was €158.34, so this is well over double the typical price in Sintra.
For that you get a 5-star official rating and a listed spa, pool, restaurant, garden, terrace, family rooms, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast is a buffet; whether it is in your rate is not confirmed.
NH Sintra Centro, our Budget pick, was €95 per night with an 8.3 score and 4 stars. Passeio Sintra Collection, our Best Value pick, was €152.68 per night with 4 stars and a 9.5 score. Neither offers the 5-star palace setting, but both cost far less.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible properties in Sintra. Our Luxury slot prioritises official 5-star hotels; a 4-star hotel can only fill it with a score of at least 8.5. This hotel is a 5-star with a 9.1 guest score and a location close to the main palaces, so it clearly met the bar.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates, since these figures are a November 2026 reference only. Confirm whether breakfast is included and read the cancellation terms carefully at this price level.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed. Ask about spa and pool opening times, pool availability and any fees for your stay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Palácio de Seteais from Pena Palace?
About 1.3 km, roughly 16 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The real route may take longer.
Does Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais have a pool and spa?
Both are listed by the property. Guests say the pool is heated with views, but service there can be slow and availability varies.
Is there parking at Palácio de Seteais?
Free parking is listed among the facilities. Check availability for your dates with the hotel.
How much does Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais cost?
The reference price was €357 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.