Getting There
Plan to fly into Humberto Delgado Airport by October 12th and depart the 15th. Tack on a couple days before or after the wedding days to explore Lisbon, Porto or even another country — just don't lose your luggage before the wedding 😁
Where to Stay
The wedding functions will take place around a 30 minute drive from Lisbon’s city center in both Sintra and Loures. We recommend booking your stay for the 12th -15th in Sintra within reasonable proximity to the day one venue (Quinta de São Tadeu) to maximize down time between events. If you prefer to stay in another location or are arranging a larger group stay a bit further out, Uber is always an easy option for getting to and from events.
Hotels
Sintra is a historical town in the mountains known for its beautiful palaces and mansions, 19th-century gardens and surrounding natural beauty. Every house is historical and every shop/restaurant has a quaint, cozy charm that makes it feel like you've traveled back in time. Many of the hotels are small boutique "guesthouses" or bed & breakfasts but there are also a couple larger ones too — all fairly affordable and located around the town’s historic center. We listed and linked a few options below but please feel free to explore more on either Google Maps or Booking.com.
House Rentals
Home rentals are another option you can explore, especially if you're looking to coordinate a larger group. Many guesthouses like those listed below offer the ability to book the entire house (accommodating up to 10-20 people) but there's also Airbnb, VRBO, etc. If you're not finding options in the immediate Sintra area you're welcome to explore other locations.
Recommendations
Hotel NH Sintra Centro
This is our top rec for hotel! It's one of the larger options in the area (77 rooms and 8 floors), newly renovated and located super conveniently in the center of the main historic square just a 10m drive from the day 1 venue. The hotel has a restaurant and lobby bar as well and continental breakfast options.
Use the code NHTSINWED for a 15% discount on their flexible rates.
Hotel Vila Galé Sintra
This five-star resort and spa is a great option if you want access to more amenities. It has 144 rooms, two restaurants, bars, a library, outdoor pool, spa, tennis court, and more. It's about a 15m drive from Sintra center and a 10m drive from the day 1 venue.
Use the code Ariane&Karan for a 5% discount.
Alternative Smaller Options
Below are a handful of "guesthouses" and smaller hotels you can check out! Most include breakfast.
*FYI, air conditioning isn't offered everywhere. Will be mild in the mountains but be mindful if that is important for you!*
Camelia Marmoris - 9-room guesthouse 5m walk from Sintra center + pool (use code ARIANE)
Vila Bela Vista - bed & breakfast with garden views, flexible cancellation and breakfast included
Águamel Sintra - family-run guesthouse 5m walk from Sintra center
Quinta Velha - 6-room guesthouse + cottage with breakfast, pool and balconies
Chalet Relogio - 6-room guesthouse walking distance from Sintra center with flexible cancellation and breakfast
Quinta dos Lobos - boutique hotel with a garden, bar and restaurant with continental breakfast
FYI
October is a very busy time for travel in Portugal so we highly recommend booking your stay ASAP, especially since many of the boutique hotels have only a few rooms to begin with. Let us know if you have any questions!