Immerse yourself in Sintra's historic charm at Almáa Sintra Hostel, where a warm fireplace and beautiful garden await. Enjoy the outdoor pool, explore the nearby Pena Palace, or unwind with a good book from the library.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Laundry facilities
Pool
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Airport shuttle
Terrace
Garden
Library
Reception fireplace
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Bike hire
Feel at home (6)
Rollaway/extra beds
Garden
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Limited housekeeping
Outdoor swimming pools
Room options
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Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Triple Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
18 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
15 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
15 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 bed)
Highlights
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
38 sq m
Sleeps 1
8 Single Beds
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Caminho dos Frades, 1, Quinta dos Lobos, Sintra, 2710-560
What's nearby
Quinta da Regaleira - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Sintra National Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Estoril Racetrack - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
Moorish Castle - 18 min drive - 10.8 km
Pena Palace - 19 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Cascais (CAT) - 54 min drive
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 68 min drive
Algueirão-Mem Martins Station - 11 min drive
Mercês Station - 13 min drive
Sintra Station - 23 min walk
Ribeira de Sintra Tram Stop - 22 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Quinta da Regaleira - 6 min walk
Piriquita - 14 min walk
Café Paris - 14 min walk
Fatto in Sintra - 11 min walk
Cervejaria Paço Real - 14 min walk
About this property
Almáa Sintra Hostel
When you stay at Almáa Sintra Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sintra National Palace and Estoril Racetrack. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and continental breakfast is available daily. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Limited housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2.5 for adults and EUR 2.5 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40.00 per vehicle (one way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Does Almáa Sintra Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Almáa Sintra Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Almáa Sintra Hostel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Almáa Sintra Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Almáa Sintra Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Almáa Sintra Hostel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Almáa Sintra Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 40.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Almáa Sintra Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Almáa Sintra Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Estoril Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Almáa Sintra Hostel and nearby?
Almáa Sintra Hostel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Almáa Sintra Hostel like?
Almáa Sintra Hostel is a short 15-minute walk from Sintra National Palace and 7 minutes' walk from Quinta da Regaleira.
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Almáa Sintra Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2019
This is a must place to stay..
Quick walk to town..
Staff are awesome..
Great pub next door..
Amazing gardens as well...
I ll stay there again next year..
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
9 September 2019
Sentimentos mistos
Gostei muito da localização e da simpatia e profissionalismo da Cristina. Nao gostei nada da limpeza do quarto nem do estado geral de conservaçao do espaço. O hostel anuncia espaço para estacionar e piscina mas nao tem nenhum dos dois.
Lieu idéal pour se reposer car l'almáa reste beaucoup plus calme qu'en pleine vilke. Possède un jardin dans lequel vous pourrez vous promener
Les salle de bains sont spacieuses mais pas très fonctionnelles et il faudrait un bon rafraîchissement
Les chambres surprenantes avec leur sommier en guise de palette...un peu dur
Par contre le personnel est franchement super accueillant et c'est le principal
Laurent
Laurent, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
7 June 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 June 2019
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 April 2019
Cute little place to stay in Sintra! Nice little chill out zone near the fire place and all areas of the house were kept clean and tidy. I had a car so it was easy to get around, but within walking distance from Almaa is the Cascata de Pisões which I would highly recommend visiting during your stay! The hosts here are fantastic, they really make you feel at home. I would definitley stay again if I ever get to return to this magic town :)
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2019
Nuno
Nuno, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 January 2019
Serge
Serge, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2018
Relax a little at Almaa Sintra Hostel
The Hostel is very near Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra. It took us a while to find it as the GPS that was in the rental car just was not cooperating. We stopped enroute and spoke with several locals who gave us directions and little sketches but to no avail. We later met a younger couple who had used the app Here We go to drive directly to the hostel without an issue. We later used this app several ties during our trip in Portugal with great success. The GPS would not be as fast and as useful as this app which we used offline.
The hostel itself was clean and comfortable and our room was just fine. Nothing spectacular but the two beds were comfortable and the private bathroom adequate. It's a pretty relaxed place where you can just chill out and wander in the garden area. Quinta da Regaleria is a nearby site (walking distance about 5 minutes or less) that is well worth the visit and NOT as frantic and filled with tourists as Palacio da Pena. Right next to the hostel is a Medieval pub with a good assortment of beer and a reasonable menu. We had some toasted bread with tomato and pesto and meat. Very low key.
We spent overnight
Geoff
Geoff, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
9 September 2018
No es un hotel ni un hostal, es un albergue.
El Almáa es un albergue como cualquier otro de juventud, donde cocinas tu propia comida, friegas tus platos después del desayuno, los servicios y duchas son comunes, pero además son unisex y no hay ni cerrojo, solo una cortina. Todo viejísimo y tétrico.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 September 2018
colorato e allegro
Originale nella sua impostazione ecologica. Accogliente e in ottima posizione. Meraviglioso parco e staff simpatico. Da' senso di libertà e i colori e gli arredi mettono allegria.
sandra
sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2018
Perfect stay at this Sintra Sanctuary
Almaa is perfect for both solo backpackers and no-frill families. The staff really makes you feel at home, and the daily free breakfast and music and 8 acres of gardens helps as well. From Almaa I easily got to Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, and Cabo da Roca via the local buses. My only caution applies to backpackers, bring your own lock and set of ear plugs.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2018
Oasi di pace
Bellissimo ostello immerso nel verde, perfetto per rilassarsi dopo aver visitato Sintra in mezzo al caos di gente e macchine.
Buona posizione per raggiungere tutto quello che c’è da vedere a piedi.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2018
DOKONALE
Hostel Almaa Sintra je ako z rozpravky. Prostredie, ludia, atmosfera vsetko je v dokonalej harmonii s dusou,pokojom a laskou.
Eva
Eva, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 July 2018
This place is really hard to reach with a car! It is not the facilicity owne’s fault anyway. Recommended people like simple life and prefer walking:-)