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Hjem

📍 Avenida Gomes Freire 3, Caxias, Queluz

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A propriedade — Hjem

Hjem is a small, no-frills three-star hotel in Queluz’s quiet residential quarter, a 10-minute walk from the palace. The lobby is compact and functional—tiled floors, a front desk with a single staff member, and a faint scent of floor polish. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, reliable base rather than character or amenities. The USP is proximity to the National Palace of Queluz: you can be at its gardens in under 15 minutes on foot, saving time and transport costs.

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Crónicas de Queluz

Queluz grew around a 17th-century hunting lodge that, in 1747, became the summer palace of the Portuguese royal family. The palace was rebuilt in a restrained rococo style after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, and its formal gardens mirror those of Versailles on a smaller scale. For much of the 19th century, the town was a rural retreat for Lisbon’s elite, until rail and later industrialisation turned it into a commuter suburb. Today, Queluz retains a sleepy, provincial feel, with the palace as its only major draw. The town’s identity is firmly residential, with local life centred on the pedestrianised Rua Consiglieri Pedroso market and cafés.

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Melhores meses

May, June, September – warm (20–28°C), low rainfall, and fewer crowds than July/August. The palace gardens are in full bloom, and Sintra’s nearby attractions are manageable.

Peak / Festival Surge

July–August: school holidays push Lisbon day-trippers into Queluz. Hotel prices at Hjem can rise 20–30% above shoulder rates. The town’s own Festas do Concelho (late June to early July) bring street fairs and processions, but the noise and traffic can be disruptive for a quiet stay.

Orçamento da temporada

April or October offer pleasant 16–22°C days, lower room rates, and thinner crowds. The palace gardens still look good in April; October brings autumnal light without the summer heat.

Tempo e embalagem

Lisbon’s microclimate often keeps Queluz 2–3°C cooler than the city centre due to Atlantic breezes. Pack a light jacket or cardigan for evenings, even in July, and always bring a reusable water bottle.

Livro City Briefing — Queluz

  • Lisbon’s Linha de Sintra train (to Queluz-Belas station) will run reduced services on weekends in July 2026 due to platform upgrades – check timetables 48 hours ahead.
  • The National Palace of Queluz’s main gallery and chapel closed for restoration in April 2026; due to reopen November 2027. The gardens and the King’s Bedroom remain open, but access is via a temporary side entrance.
  • A new cycle path along the Ribeira de Carenque opened in May 2026, connecting Queluz to the Belém district in Lisbon – a flat 25km ride if you want to skip the train.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Hjem, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 2-4 facing the rear courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the building's lift range, and the courtyard aspect blocks traffic from Avenida Gomes Freire.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front — directly facing the main avenue, they'll catch morning traffic noise and footfall from the entrance. Also skip rooms on floor 1 if possible, as they sit just above street level and can pick up engine rumble and pavement talk.

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Best views

Rooms on floors 3-4 at the front have a direct view onto the avenue and the old town roofs, but with traffic noise. The only near-certain pleasant view is from a rear courtyard-facing room, looking onto the garden or neighbouring buildings — not spectacular but quiet.

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Quietest floors

Floors 2, 3, and 4 are the quietest — well above street noise but serviced by the lift and not high enough to suffer from rooftop machinery hum.

🔊 Noise notes

The hotel sits on a four-lane avenue in suburban Queluz. Traffic noise is a factor on the front side, especially during weekday commuting hours. No nightclub or bar inside the hotel, so no late party noise, but the lift shaft is central and audible on lower floors.

Insider tips

1. Parking is tight — if arriving by car, ask at booking for a guaranteed space in the private lot behind the hotel; street parking on Avenida Gomes Freire is metered and often full. 2. For a quieter sleep, request a top-floor room (4th) facing the rear courtyard — it's worth pushing for even if it means a slower lift trip.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Instalações do hotel — Hjem

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi for all guests, about 30 Mbps download, no login required (connect to network 'Hjem_Guest').

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via hotel tablet in lobby. Building is a converted early-20th-century townhouse; original ceramic tile panels remain in the stairwell.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in 15:00–22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (free). Check-out until 12:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €25 (request in advance; subject to availability).

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Baggage Storage

Free baggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures; held behind reception.

Accessibility

No step at main entrance; lift to all floors; one ground-floor accessible room (Room 101) with roll-in shower and grab bars. No hearing loop.

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parque de Estacionamento de Queluz (Rua Alves Redol, 200 m) – €8 per 24 hours. No EV charging on site.

Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos

City / tourist tax: €2 per person, per night (up to 7 nights), payable at check-in; under-13s exempt

Deposit & card hold: Advance payment of first night via booking platform; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in

Faith & Dietary nas proximidades

  • Church: Igreja do Convento da Cartuxa (698 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
  • Church: Capela do Senhor Jesus dos Navegantes (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
  • Church: Igreja da Sagrada Família (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)

Estilo de vida e recreação local

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Shopping

Centro Comercial Bugio — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk

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Walking & Running

Quinta Real de Caxias — 339 m · ~4 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Clube Português de Automóveis Antigos — 841 m · ~11 min walk

5 minutos de rádio essencial

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 325 m · ~4 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmácia de Laveiras — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk

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Convenience Store

patapim market — 374 m · ~5 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Caxias — 336 m · ~4 min walk

Dinheiro e moeda

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use local bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist-heavy spots like Rossio as they give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most places; cash is still needed for small bakeries and markets.

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Tipping etiquette

Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is appreciated but not expected; in taxis, rounding to the nearest euro is fine; hotel staff don't need tips unless for extra service.

Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento

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Cheap coffee

A galão (milky coffee) or espresso (bica) at a pastelaria costs around €1–1.20; any local café will do.

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Best-value lunch

A prato do dia (daily special) with drink in a tasca or local restaurant runs €8–10.

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Affordable dinner

A main dish at a neighbourhood grill or typical Portuguese restaurant is around €10–14.

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Street food & cheap eats

Not much street food in this residential area; head to Caxias beachfront or Queluz market for simple grilled fish or bifanas (pork sandwiches) for €5–7.

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Budget groceries

Pingo Doce and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets in this part of Queluz.

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Affordable clothes

Shopping malls like Centro Comercial Alegro Alfragide or outlets in nearby Amadora; markets in Queluz (Wednesday and Saturday mornings) sell basic clothes cheaply.

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Cheapest way around

A single bus ticket is €2.00; a 24-hour transport pass (carris/metro/bus) costs €6.60; from Lisbon airport, take the Aerobus (€4.10) or metro to Cais do Sodré then train to Caxias (€2.25).

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Money-saving tips

Eat the prato do dia at lunch instead of dinner; buy a Viva Viagem card for public transport; fill up on free tap water (ask for água da torneira).

É bom saber — Queluz

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Plugs & power

Type C/F · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Queluz
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Police
112
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Ambulance / Medical
112
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Fire Department
112

All emergency services are reached via 112. For non-urgent police matters in Queluz, call the local PSP station on +351 21 434 1720.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Solar do Bitoque Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Restaurante Q.B. (Quinta da Beloura) Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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O Cantinho de Ouressa sandwich
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Frango Real steak_house
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Torrita sandwich
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pastelaria Gregório Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Sapa Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pizza Hut pizza
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Queluz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Hjem

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 325 m · ~4 min walkpharmacy · Farmácia de Laveiras — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk

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Vindo ao redor

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Sintra Tram 404 €1.50

Sintra Station → Queluz (Terminal Rodoviário)

35 min · Every 45-60 minutes · 07:00–20:00

💡 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.

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Sintra Line from Rossio €2.30

Lisbon Rossio Station → Queluz-Belas Station

25 min · Every 15-30 minutes · 05:30–01:30

💡 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.

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Scotturb Bus 401 €2.80

Lisbon Campo Grande Terminal → Rua da Fábrica (Queluz stop)

40 min · Every 30-60 minutes · 06:00–23:00

💡 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.

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Lisbon Airport to Casa de Sintra Taxi €25

Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Casa de Sintra, Queluz

25 min · On demand · 24 hours

💡 Book through Bolt or Uber for €5-10 less than metered taxis. The airport pickup zone is clearly marked on the app.

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Perguntas frequentes

What are the best rooms at Hjem?

Request a room on floors 2-4 facing the rear courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the building's lift range, and the courtyard aspect blocks traffic from Avenida Gomes Freire.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hjem?

Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front — directly facing the main avenue, they'll catch morning traffic noise and footfall from the entrance. Also skip rooms on floor 1 if possible, as they sit just above street level and can pick up engine rumble and pavement talk.

Is Hjem noisy?

The hotel sits on a four-lane avenue in suburban Queluz. Traffic noise is a factor on the front side, especially during weekday commuting hours. No nightclub or bar inside the hotel, so no late party noise, but the lift shaft is central and audible on lower floors.

Which rooms have the best views at Hjem?

Rooms on floors 3-4 at the front have a direct view onto the avenue and the old town roofs, but with traffic noise. The only near-certain pleasant view is from a rear courtyard-facing room, looking onto the garden or neighbouring buildings — not spectacular but quiet.

What are insider tips for staying at Hjem?

1. Parking is tight — if arriving by car, ask at booking for a guaranteed space in the private lot behind the hotel; street parking on Avenida Gomes Freire is metered and often full. 2. For a quieter sleep, request a top-floor room (4th) facing the rear courtyard — it's worth pushing for even if it means a slower lift trip.

What time is check-in at Hjem?

Check-in at Hjem is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hjem have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi for all guests, about 30 Mbps download, no login required (connect to network 'Hjem_Guest').

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hjem?

€2 per person, per night (up to 7 nights), payable at check-in; under-13s exempt

Where can I eat cheaply near Hjem?

A prato do dia (daily special) with drink in a tasca or local restaurant runs €8–10.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hjem?

A single bus ticket is €2.00; a 24-hour transport pass (carris/metro/bus) costs €6.60; from Lisbon airport, take the Aerobus (€4.10) or metro to Cais do Sodré then train to Caxias (€2.25).

When is the best time to visit Queluz?

May, June, September – warm (20–28°C), low rainfall, and fewer crowds than July/August. The palace gardens are in full bloom, and Sintra’s nearby attractions are manageable.

Principais atrações em Queluz

Jardins do Palácio de Queluz Free

💡 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.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte Free

💡 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.

Museu Nacional do Azulejo (Queluz branch) Free

💡 Ring the bell at the side door — the entrance is not obvious. Open only Fridays 10–13h, so plan ahead.

Parque Urbano de Queluz Free

💡 Go early morning for birdwatching — herons and kingfishers are common by the lake. Free parking on Rua das Olarias.

Palácio Nacional de Queluz

💡 Check the garden opening times separately — they close earlier in winter. Best visited late afternoon for golden light on the fountains.

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