Il tuo soggiorno — Macarena
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La proprietà — Macarena
The Macarena is a no-fuss, family-run three-star in a quiet Queluz residential street, a 15-minute walk from the palace. The lobby has worn terracotta tiles, a small reception desk and a rack of local leaflets—functional rather than fancy. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, air-conditioned base within striking distance of Sintra and Lisbon, without the premium of staying in either city centre.
Cronache di Queluz
Queluz developed around the Queluz National Palace, built from 1747 as the summer retreat of the future Queen Maria I. The town's original settlement, Queluz de Baixo, provided housing and services for the court. The 19th-century arrival of the railway from Lisbon triggered suburban expansion. Today Queluz is a dormitory town with a distinct 18th-century core, its main draw being the palace's rococo gardens and azulejo-lined rooms.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Queluz →I migliori mesi
May, June and September: warm (22-28°C), low rain, fewer tourists before the July-August peak. Queluz is quieter than Lisbon or Sintra, so these months balance pleasant sightseeing with easy access.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: school holidays and the Sintra palace queues push prices up 30-40% over June. The Festas de Queluz (mid-August) fill local hotels. Lisbon's Festas de Santos (June) also spill over. Book the Macarena at least two months ahead.
Stagione di spalla
October and April: 18-22°C, rain possible but manageable. Hotel discounts of 20-30%, empty palace grounds, and no queues at the palace ticket office.
Meteo e imballaggio
Lisbon's microclimate can produce coastal fog three mornings a week in July, burning off by noon. Pack a light long-sleeve for evenings and a compact umbrella—afternoon thundershowers hit about once a fortnight.
Briefing della città — Queluz
- Linha de Sintra rail works: weekend closures on the Queluz-Belas section from late June, with replacement buses. Check CP.pt for updated timetables before your stay.
- Queluz Palace gardens: the main parterre was closed for drainage repairs in spring 2026; expected to reopen by early July but confirm on the palace website.
- New direct bus route 1720 from Queluz to Lisbon's Oriente station started May 2026, cutting travel time to 35 minutes—useful for airport connections.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Macarena, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the garden/courtyard away from Queluz's main road. The upper floors reduce street noise and offer a calmer stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or lift lobby: they get footfall noise and potential early-morning baggage trolleys. Also skip rooms facing the main road at the front—Queluz's traffic can be persistent.
Best views
Rooms at the back offer a view over the modest garden or neighbouring rooftops; the front gives a street view of Queluz's local life—nothing scenic.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors—further from street level and lift traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
The main road (possibly Avenida da Estação or similar) carries local traffic, including buses and scooters, from early morning until late evening. The lift can be audible on adjacent walls if poorly insulated.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the top floor (4th) if available—quieter and less dust from the street. 2) The hotel has limited parking; call ahead to reserve a spot if driving.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Macarena
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas; speed good for video streaming but no separate business tier.
One small lift serves all 3 floors of main building; annex rooms (2 units) accessed by stairs only.
No complimentary digital or physical newspapers. Lobby has a small library of travel magazines.
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop from 09:00. Late check-out until 14:00 for €25 if available.
Free luggage storage for day of arrival/departure; request at reception.
Step-free entrance via side ramp (request key at reception). Lift too narrow for standard wheelchairs; no adapted bathrooms. Not suitable for guests with mobility impairments.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Rua dos Bombeiros Voluntários (5-min walk) costs €8/24h. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €1 per person per night, payable on arrival, children under 13 exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €30 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Igreja do Ombro Amigo (107 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Seara de Cristo (154 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia de Almada (227 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Pentecostal (270 m · ~3 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Shopping Liberdade — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Parque Comandante Ramiro Correia — 326 m · ~4 min walk
Oficina de Cultura — 506 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Parque Infantil de Bicicletas — 230 m · ~3 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Nuno Àlvares — 163 m · ~2 min walk
Portugal Mini-Mercados — 129 m · ~2 min walk
Almada — 375 m · ~5 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs or bank branches for better rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots where rates are poor and fees high.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and transport; contactless and mobile pay common. Cash still needed for small markets or cafes.
Tipping not expected but appreciated: round up at cafes, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service good, small change for taxis, and €1-2 per bag for hotel porters.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A cimbalino (espresso) or meia de leite (latte) at a pastelaria or tasca costs about €0.70-€1.20.
A prato do dia (daily special) at a local tasca with soup, main, and drink runs €7-€10.
Affordable dinner main (like grilled fish or pork) at a modest restaurant costs around €8-€12.
Not a strong street food area; head to nearby cafes or pastelarias for pastéis de nata and sandwiches (€2-€4).
Pingo Doce and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in the area.
Low-cost high-street shopping at chains like Zara, H&M, and Primark in nearby shopping centres (e.g., Amadora or Lisbon).
Day ticket for Lisbon's metro/bus/tram network costs €6.45 (or €1.50 single). From Lisbon airport, metro (red line) to city centre costs €1.50; a bus to Queluz may require a train from Rossio (€2-€3).
Eat at lunchtime for cheaper set menus; buy groceries and water at supermarkets rather than mini-marts; use a Lisboa Viva reloadable card for public transport to get discounts.
Buono da sapere — Queluz
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Queluz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Macarena
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 349 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Nuno Àlvares — 163 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Sintra Station → Queluz (Terminal Rodoviário)
💡 This scenic tram runs along the old railway line with views of the palace. Validate your ticket before boarding at Sintra—machines are at the stop.
Lisbon Rossio Station → Queluz-Belas Station
💡 Buy a Viva Viagem card at the station (€0.50) and top up. Trains to Queluz are less crowded than those continuing to Sintra. The walk from the station to Casa de Sintra is 10 minutes uphill.
Lisbon Campo Grande Terminal → Rua da Fábrica (Queluz stop)
💡 Bus stops are not always signed in English; tell the driver 'Queluz Palácio' to be sure. This bus is slower but drops you 200m from the hotel.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Casa de Sintra, Queluz
💡 Book through Bolt or Uber for €5-10 less than metered taxis. The airport pickup zone is clearly marked on the app.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Macarena?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the garden/courtyard away from Queluz's main road. The upper floors reduce street noise and offer a calmer stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Macarena?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or lift lobby: they get footfall noise and potential early-morning baggage trolleys. Also skip rooms facing the main road at the front—Queluz's traffic can be persistent.
Is Macarena noisy?
The main road (possibly Avenida da Estação or similar) carries local traffic, including buses and scooters, from early morning until late evening. The lift can be audible on adjacent walls if poorly insulated.
Which rooms have the best views at Macarena?
Rooms at the back offer a view over the modest garden or neighbouring rooftops; the front gives a street view of Queluz's local life—nothing scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Macarena?
1) Ask for a room on the top floor (4th) if available—quieter and less dust from the street. 2) The hotel has limited parking; call ahead to reserve a spot if driving.
What time is check-in at Macarena?
Check-in at Macarena is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Macarena have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas; speed good for video streaming but no separate business tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Macarena?
€1 per person per night, payable on arrival, children under 13 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Macarena?
A prato do dia (daily special) at a local tasca with soup, main, and drink runs €7-€10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Macarena?
Day ticket for Lisbon's metro/bus/tram network costs €6.45 (or €1.50 single). From Lisbon airport, metro (red line) to city centre costs €1.50; a bus to Queluz may require a train from Rossio (€2-€3).
When is the best time to visit Queluz?
May, June and September: warm (22-28°C), low rain, fewer tourists before the July-August peak. Queluz is quieter than Lisbon or Sintra, so these months balance pleasant sightseeing with easy access.
Principali attrazioni a Queluz
💡 Enter via the side gate on Rua Jardins do Palácio — you skip the palace ticket queue. Good for a picnic on weekday afternoons when it's quiet.
💡 Combined with a walk up the hill behind for views over the palace roofs. The key is kept at the house next door if the door is locked.
💡 Ring the bell at the side door — the entrance is not obvious. Open only Fridays 10–13h, so plan ahead.
💡 Go early morning for birdwatching — herons and kingfishers are common by the lake. Free parking on Rua das Olarias.
💡 Check the garden opening times separately — they close earlier in winter. Best visited late afternoon for golden light on the fountains.