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Lua - Estúdio, 1 cama quem-size, terraço, vista jardim | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, pay films
Sintra - Villa, 1 quarto, terraço, vista montanha | Terrace/patio
Lua - Estúdio, 1 cama quem-size, terraço, vista jardim | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker
Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Upscale guest house near Pena Palace

Consider a stay at Storytellers Villas and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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R. Marquês Viana 25, Sintra, Lisboa, 2710-490
  • Place, Sintra Mountains
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pena Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sintra National Palace
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪32 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members
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9.6 out of 10
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  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Garden view
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Storytellers Villas

Along with a bar/lounge, this guesthouse has a snack bar/deli and a rooftop terrace. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Storytellers Villas offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Storytellers Villas. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sintra Mountains. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Sintra Mountains and a 3-minute drive from Quinta da Regaleira
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Storytellers Villas. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sintra guest house.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1865
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.5 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Storytellers Villas offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 87965/AL

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Storytellers Villas Guesthouse Sintra
Storytellers house Sintra
Storytellers Villas Sintra
Storytellers Villas Guesthouse
Storytellers Villas Guesthouse Sintra

Storytellers Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Xiaoqiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is more like a Airbnb than a hotel as the description. It is a very old property. The bathroom door is broken, can’t close.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fumito

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrive, the door of the second bathroom was broken and could not close. Managers tried to move us to 1BR1BA apartment which was too small for 3 of us. We stayed in the original room and used one bathroom without a door. We tried to contact managers to ask for discount for this problem but had no response.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros: Well designed, comfy rooms; rather than a kitchenette, a nearly complete kitchen; great house keeper; convenient location; easy parking. Cons: Lousy back office. Before I even arrived, I received a weird request from the Storytellers through Hotels.com to pay an additional 176 euros. I was fully paid and ignored it, nothing more was said of it, but in view of what came later it deserves mention. At the end of the stay, the management hit me up for an extra 20 euros for using the sofa bed. Mind you, I booked for myself and my son, so obviously we would use the extra bed. I had to ask for bedding on arrival and nothing was said until the end. So that was both surprise/hidden billing as well as nickel and diming, because I've never been charged for using a sofa bed before. Not anywhere. Although they honored my VIP-Platinum status for early check in, I was also supposed to get a bottle of wine because of VIP and that wasn't there. The kindest way to describe it is the back office/management is confused; the unkind way you can probably guess, but I will leave that unsaid.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

FLAVIO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and decorated beautifully. The only issue we had was the electricity would randomly shut off- happened a couple times in a 12 hour stay. Seems to be a common occurrence at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff went beyond their duties. It was raining hard when we arrived and the cleaning/night shift person not only helped us get our luggage into the room, got us an umbrella and helped us settle in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to restaurants/cafes, and the Moorish and Pena castles. Was very relaxing. Staff were helpful with their recommendations. Lisbon only 20 minutes away and after spending day in Lisbon we were very glad we stayed in Sintra instead. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a tremendous stay at the Storytellers Villas. We cannot recommend this location highly enough. We stayed in the two bedroom room, and it was the perfect amount of space; our nine year old was thrilled to have her own room and bathroom. We had the pleasure of being served by Bowani who is not only the housekeeper, but also the receptionist, and the server at breakfast. Obrigada, Bowani! You are a gem. Breakfast was a great selection of breads, croissants, ham, cheese, yogurt and hot beverages. All you need! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very accommodating and always checking to see if you needed anything. Nicely kept unit and very peaceful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great place, but very noisy. If you are partying until late it's great and close to everything, but if you have an early flight or want a good sleep on a Friday or Saturday night, look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and provided helpful information, the place is beautiful, they have a beautiful garden, the breakfast was good, and the location is ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility is a group of apartments located around a central garden. So relaxing! The staff is precious. The office manager is a wonderful person who cares for each guest as if they were family. I would repeat the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Lancaster

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. The staff was kind and helpful, especially Bonnie who kept our room spotless…anything we needed they provided. It’s not a modern property but we preferred the roominess of having 2 bedrooms and close to many restaurants. There is a great little coffee shop next door with delicious pastries we went to every day!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a beautiful place to stay if you’re planning a trip to Sintra. Our room was beautiful and thé service impeccable! I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YuQi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wondering experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

False advertising!

The housekeeper was the only redeeming quality of this hotel. When I booked, I only wanted to look at hotels with air-conditioning. This hotel said it had air conditioning, but when I checked in, I had a fan. I found out only one unit actually has air conditioning and the rest don’t. Also, the armoire in the bedroom smelled like mildew as did the bathroom. Too many red flags with this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and helpful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, hotel was clean and big with all the appliance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jitendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Penticton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cute and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025