🇵🇹 Sintra, Portugal
The Five House
📍 5, Avenida Barão Almeida dos Santos, Sintra, 2710-525
Your stay — The Five House
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja de São Martinho (87 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia (196 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Capela da Santíssima Trindade (542 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Pena (601 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque dos Castanheiros — 435 m · ~5 min walk
Centro Interpretativo Mitos e Lendas de Sintra — 117 m · ~1 min walk
Hora do Conto — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Jardim do Bico — 283 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 119 m · ~1 min walk
Marrazes — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
O Gabriel — 151 m · ~2 min walk
Sintra — 775 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers can exchange currency at local banks or currency exchange offices in the city centre, with better rates at banks. Avoid exchanging at airports or tourist areas, as rates are often unfavourable.
Credit and debit cards, including contactless payments, are widely accepted in Sintra. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted in many establishments.
Tipping is not expected but is appreciated for good service. Round up the bill to the nearest euro or leave 5-10% in restaurants and bars.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around €1-2 at a local café, often served in a small cup.
You can find a budget lunch option for around €5-7 at a local eatery, such as a sandwich or a simple meal.
A cheap dinner option is around €10-12 for a main course at a local restaurant, often serving traditional Portuguese dishes.
The local market in Sintra offers a variety of street food options, including fresh produce, pastries, and snacks.
Local supermarkets like Continente and Lidl offer affordable groceries in the area.
You can find affordable high-street shopping at local markets or in the town centre, with prices starting from around €5-10 for basic items.
A day pass for public transportation in Sintra costs around €6-8, while a taxi ride from the airport costs around €20-30.
Buy a rechargeable Viva Viagem card for public transportation to save money on individual tickets.Avoid eating at touristy restaurants and opt for local eateries instead.Shop at local markets for fresh produce and snacks to save money on groceries.
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 The Five House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 119 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Marrazes — 1.1 km · ~14 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Five House?
Check-in at The Five House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Five House?
You can find a budget lunch option for around €5-7 at a local eatery, such as a sandwich or a simple meal.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Five House?
A day pass for public transportation in Sintra costs around €6-8, while a taxi ride from the airport costs around €20-30.
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.