Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra

This place is a gem! Sintra is quite busy during the day and Casa Holstein is right in the center but tucked down among beautiful old grounds with lovely stonework and gardens. Our room was very private and quite large with a very comfortable bed. We had our own porch that looked over the garden and views of the palace and Moorish castle above. It felt like an oasis. We did not get a chance to try the pool but it looked very tranquil. I wasn't prepared to have to walk up and down 103 steps to get to our room from the main reception area, though! So it was quite a workout every day just getting around. (But that is all of Sintra to be honest) However - they were gorgeous stone steps with beautiful flowers growing over them in an arbor the entire way. I must have missed that in the description so be forewarned! They did help us with our bags when we checked in.

We loved the location - in close proximity to bars, shops and restaurants. The building itself and surrounding gardens were beautiful with lot's of history. The breakfast selection was small but tasty. Parking on site was free and easy. Good communication from all staff. The room was clean and spacious and the beds comfortable.

Beautiful Main property , great location Lovely breakfast Very helpful and friendly staff Magdalena looked after us and was very helpful and friendly We rented the entire villa situated at the bottom of the stunning grounds (many steep steps but we knew that when booking) The villa inside is split into two apartments which was perfect as my father stayed in one apartment and myself in the other. Apartment 12 is stunning with a beautiful outside seated area with access from the bedroom door

Grounds & pool area were beautiful. Location great once you found it. Very close to walk to Sintra old town & National Palace and also many restaurants even closer near railway station. But needs better instructions to find it and allowance for guests without access to phone or wifi on arrival as gate is locked. Ie provide code before arrival.

Although it is a steep climb out of the driveway we enjoyed our stay very much. Clean, comfortable, great room (wedding suite). Excellent location to see all Sintra sights and easy train access to busy Lisbon. Nice daily breakfast, daily housekeeping. A few great restaurants close and closer. Easy walk to Sintra center and also into Sintra center. Lisbon is but a half hour or so direct train ride with many sights easily walkable.