• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
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Offering a selection of accomodation between a converted 18th-century chapel, and a Garden Villa with it's own private pool, A Capela - A Essência de Sintra lies in Sintra old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offers views of the Moorish Castle. It is just a 5-minute walk from Sintra Train Station and 1640 feet from Sintra Electric Beach Tram stop. The Chapel was refurbished in 2016, and the Garden Villa in 2022. The Chapel offers singular accommodations featuring underfloor heating and air conditioning in the bedroom area. It includes a double room on the mezzanine floor, high vaulted ceilings and a comfortable living/dining area with a flat-screen smart TV. Free WiFi is included. The Garden Villa offers Singular accomodation featuring a private pool for guests exclusive use. The kitchens are modern and include all utensils to prepare meals. A Essência de Sintra, and a number of restaurants, shops and markets can be found within walking distance. Outdoors, a sunny furnished terrace invites guests to relax while gazing at the natural scenery. The Chapel's pointed arches of windows and doors remind of Gothic architecture and combine with the elegant interior décor, while The Villa is set among a beautiful garden with fruit trees. Both Sintra National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira are within 0.9 mi from A Capela - A Essência de Sintra. Rossio in Lisbon is a 40-minute train ride from this former chapel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Sintra, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Free private parking

Activities:

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Windsurfing

Hiking


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
High score for Sintra
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  • Davies
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous place to stay. Filipe met us with the keys late at night after our flight as delayed, and showed us round the property. Then every morning he or his wife brought us a breakfast in a picnic basket. They left it outside the door and...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful place to stay! The conversion has been done and is maintained to a very high standard. Fabulous restaurants nearby without the need to go into the old town every night and within easy walking distance of the station where the tourist...
  • Simon
    Ireland Ireland
    Stunning accommodation in one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited. Filipe was extremely attentive and helpful. Would highly recommended.

Hosted by A CAPELA Team

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
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A CAPELA Team
Beautiful renovated 1789 Chapel set in the heart of Sintra. Private outdoor lounge area with breathtaking mountain views of the Moorish Castle. 3 minutes walk to Sintra Station as well as the main meeting point for site seeing tours. Very close to all the beautiful quaint cafes, shops and restaurants.
The A Capela Team is always on hand 24 hours a day to assist you.
We definitely recommend doing a tour to see the main sights over a couple of days, including Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Monseratte Palace and Sintra’s National Palace. You can also take the beach tram to visit one of Sintra’s many beaches or even visit one of our local vineyards for wine tasting!
Languages spoken: English,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of A Capela - A Essência de Sintra
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
  • Pool with view
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

A Capela - A Essência de Sintra takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 650 is required on arrival. That's about USD 692. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard, ​Visa and UnionPay credit card .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property only accepts children from 12 years old onward.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform A Capela - A Essência de Sintra of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 650 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 30686/AL

FAQs about A Capela - A Essência de Sintra

  • Check-in at A Capela - A Essência de Sintra is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Capela - A Essência de Sintra on this page.

  • Yes, A Capela - A Essência de Sintra is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • A Capela - A Essência de Sintra offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Capela - A Essência de Sintra on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at A Capela - A Essência de Sintra (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at A Capela - A Essência de Sintra (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Capela - A Essência de Sintra on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at A Capela - A Essência de Sintra may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • A Capela - A Essência de Sintra is 1,500 feet from the center of Sintra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.