Your stay — Casa da Ursa
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa da Ursa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th floor) for a quieter experience. These floors are likely to be away from the lift and any potential street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier. Additionally, rooms near the lift might experience noise from the lift's operation.
Best views
Unfortunately, without specific information on the hotel's orientation or room layouts, it's difficult to determine the best view options. However, rooms on the upper floors may offer a view of the surrounding Sintra landscape.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Sintra is a busy town, and street noise may be a concern. Additionally, the lift in a 3-star hotel like Casa da Ursa may not be as quiet as in a more modern establishment.
Insider tips
1. Consider requesting a room with a balcony, if available, for a bit more space and a view. 2. If you're planning to visit during peak season, be prepared for potential crowds and consider arriving early for check-in.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Casa da Ursa
free, 100 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, but historic wing has stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), but no physical papers due to historic building constraints
15:00, 10:00 early bag-drop, €20 late check-out fee (until 18:00)
available at the front desk, free
step-free access, wheelchair entrant through main entrance, but no lift to the attic level
on-site parking available, €15 per night, nearest public car park (Estacionamento Municipal de Sintra) is 500m away for €10 per day, and EV charging is available on-site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €20 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Nossa Senhora da Conceição (184 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Igreja da Azóia (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Museu Renato Lobo Garcia — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Farmácia de Caparide — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Currency exchange offices are available at the airport and in town, but rates at airports tend to be poor. Consider using ATMs or a cash machine affiliated with your bank for better rates.
Contactless payments and card payments are widely accepted in Sintra, including at cafes, restaurants, and shops. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted in many places.
Tipping in Portugal is generally low, around 5-10% in restaurants and bars, and not expected for taxi drivers or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around 1-2 EUR at a local café, with a strong espresso called a 'bica' being a popular choice.
A meal at a tasca (traditional Portuguese eatery) can cost around 5-7 EUR for a light meal, such as a sandwich or soup.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant can cost around 15-20 EUR, with traditional dishes like bacalhau à brás (cod with potatoes and onions) being a popular choice.
Street food is available at the Mercado de Sintra, a bustling market with a variety of food stalls and vendors.
Local supermarket chains like Pingo Doce and Continente have a presence in Sintra, offering a range of affordable grocery options.
The town has a few high-street shops and market stalls selling affordable clothing, with the Rua de Dom Pedro e Inês street being a good place to explore.
A 24-hour bus pass costs around 6.30 EUR, with buses running regularly from the town to surrounding areas, including the popular Pena Palace.
Avoid eating at touristy restaurants, instead opt for local eateries and cafes for better value and atmosphere.Use public transport or walk/bike whenever possible to save on transportation costs.Shop at local markets or high-street shops for affordable clothing and souvenirs.
Good to know — Sintra
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Sintra112 is the single European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire in Portugal. For non-urgent police matters, call 213 026 000 (PSP Sintra). The local health centre (Centro de Saúde de Sintra) is at +351 21 923 5440.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sintra, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa da Ursa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Farmácia de Caparide — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Sintra Station → Casa da Pendoa (stop: Rua da Pendoa)
💡 This bus loops around the historic centre — get off at the second stop after the station (ask the driver for 'Pendoa'). It's easier than walking up the hill with luggage.
Lisbon Rossio Station → Sintra Station
💡 Buy a Viva Viagem card (€0.50) and top it up — tap in and out at both ends. From Sintra station, it's a steep 15-min walk uphill to Casa da Pendoa, or grab bus 434.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Casa da Pendoa, Sintra
💡 Ask for a fixed price before getting in — Uber or Bolt usually run €25-30 from the airport, and they drop you right at the door on Rua da Pendoa.
Sintra Station → Casa da Pendoa, Sintra
💡 Short hop but worth it if you have bags — just say 'Rua da Pendoa, por favor'. Cash only for short rides, and have small change ready.
About Sintra
Wikipedia ↗
Sintra (, Portuguese: [ˈsĩtɾɐ] ), officially the Town of Sintra (Portuguese: Vila de Sintra), is a town and municipality in the Greater Lisbon region of Portugal, located on the Portuguese Riviera. The population of the municipality in 2021 was 385,654, in an area of 319.23 square kilometres (123.26...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa da Ursa?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th floor) for a quieter experience. These floors are likely to be away from the lift and any potential street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa da Ursa?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier. Additionally, rooms near the lift might experience noise from the lift's operation.
Is Casa da Ursa noisy?
Sintra is a busy town, and street noise may be a concern. Additionally, the lift in a 3-star hotel like Casa da Ursa may not be as quiet as in a more modern establishment.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa da Ursa?
Unfortunately, without specific information on the hotel's orientation or room layouts, it's difficult to determine the best view options. However, rooms on the upper floors may offer a view of the surrounding Sintra landscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa da Ursa?
1. Consider requesting a room with a balcony, if available, for a bit more space and a view. 2. If you're planning to visit during peak season, be prepared for potential crowds and consider arriving early for check-in.
What time is check-in at Casa da Ursa?
Check-in at Casa da Ursa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa da Ursa have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa da Ursa?
€2 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa da Ursa?
A meal at a tasca (traditional Portuguese eatery) can cost around 5-7 EUR for a light meal, such as a sandwich or soup.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa da Ursa?
A 24-hour bus pass costs around 6.30 EUR, with buses running regularly from the town to surrounding areas, including the popular Pena Palace.
Top Attractions in Sintra
💡 Start from the town's train station and follow the PR6 trail to Pena Palace and then down to the cliffs. Wear sturdy shoes – the cobbled paths are slippery when wet.
💡 The audioguide is included and excellent – it explains the tile patterns in detail. Go on a weekday afternoon for quieter halls.
💡 Buy the combined ticket with Pena Palace online to save a few euros. Visit the Initiation Well last – it gets crowded by mid-morning.
💡 Skip the queue by booking online. The park alone is worth a visit for the views over the coast, and you can walk up from town via forest trails to save the bus fare.
💡 Go early (before 10am) to have the walls almost to yourself. It's a steep 20-minute walk from the historic centre, but the exercise is worth it for the silence.