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4 out of 5
Storytellers Villas
R. Marquês Viana 25, Sintra, Lisboa

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherif

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great staff and management were fantastic and very helpful. Free street parking was good. The facility is very modest at best. And far away from all the attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Maliha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the ground level studio apartment. Cute space, pretty entrance, manicured courtyard, nice kitchen area. Wonderful restaurants within a short walk. Free parking lot across the street. We visited during an unusual heat spell. The AC tower was not suitable to keep the space comfortable. Could not open doors since they were ground level and did not have screens. Air circulation not adequate, felt stuffy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great hosts. Our best stay in our two week Portugal trip!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place to stay at in Alcobaca. Just a couple of blocks away from the monastery and restaurants. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Sintra stay
Excellent in every way. Location, reception, accommodations and definitely the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Double check for air conditioning before booking!
The location was good for us, walkable to a wedding and other places to eat. If you don't like walking, you'll need Uber/Bolt to city center of Sintra and other major attractions. It's a 25 minute walk to city center and palace of pena is not walkable. Nice building, well kept. It was clean. But we searched specifically for air conditioning, which was our top criteria. We like to sleep at 69F (20.5C). When we arrived we found there was no air conditioning. It is the unforgivable sin. Very hard to sleep. Thankfully it was not hot the week we were there, but there were not enough windows to get good airflow, plus keeping windows open leads to a lot of street noise, especially on Saturday night with nearby bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant room, wonderful staff, and the best breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nuno is terrific and this place is a great choice if you want to stay in Sintra. It’s a kilometer hike to town, but free parking is accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jaeho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our two bedroom apartment was decorated with nice old furniture but cramped. Breakfast at the dining room was great. Parking was easy as free community parking was just across the street. To get access to the main attractions at Sintra(Regaleira, National Palace), we needed to call Uber as the Villa is located at the skirt of the town. The Villa was nice but we do not think it deserve 4 stars considering the size and amenities of the room and the facilities.

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mojan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay for one night with my husband and parents. The property was beautiful and very well maintained. A pretty courtyard and convenient for Ubers to come and go. Staff was extremely accomodating and friendly. We got some good advice on how to see the city from Marco. Amazing breakfast! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The apartment was gorgeous and well stocked and the staff was amazing! So kind and helpful with all our needs. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked almost everything about the property. Nunno, the manager, couldn't have been more helpful, making us breakfast in the morning, securing dinner reservations, and offering us tour suggestions which were helpful. The only negative was the festival of San Pedro that happened to coincide with our stay and was across the street. Ot was charming except for the loud music that ended sometime between midnight and 2 am.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service, conveniently near everything. Very clean and cozy, they even included some fresh fruit free of charge that we all enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gertie

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with excellent service and breakfast. Just a note to indicate that the rooms do not have AC, which means that they can be quite warm (but, there are windows that can be opened) and/or humid (our room was beautiful with all necessary amenities, but was extremely humid and had a musty smell.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Storytellers villas were a delight. After five days in Lisbon and Porto and lots of busy hotels the quiet and independence of the Apartment was a welcome relief. It is conveniently located to the main attractions in Sintra, with easy parking and very clean well appointed little apartment that has all you need. The staff are super friendly and helpful and Nuno provided suggestions for the surrounding areas, restaurants and other tips. There is a bowl of fruit which is replenished daily, a nice touch and the cafes around the apartment are very local and a great place to get a cheap meal, drink or a snack. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Stittsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely and enjoyable experience. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous and very comfortable, the breakfast and the breakfast room are very special and the staff are amazing. Marco, Christina and Nuno could not have done more to make our time memorable in this place. Such a treasure! You feel like a part of the family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would stay at Storytellers again in a heartbeat!
We were on a short trip to Sintra and so happy we chose Storytellers Villa. Our room was cute (small) and the courtyard common area was nice to hang out in for a glass of wine. Marco helped us figure out days agendas and made awesome dinner location suggestions. Numo and Cristine were so gracious and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, authentic atmosphere and top-notch service. This is not just a hotel but a getaway experience. Highly recommended, especially for a romantic visit to Sintra.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at storytellers while in Sintra
Very cozy, hosts serve a wonderful breakfast and make sure you have everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Marco on 25 Feb 2023
Thank you for your feedback, was a pleasure having you with us.

10/10 Excellent

Krista, Halifax

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hospitality and a beautiful place to stay. Clean, tastefully decorated and well equipped villas.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient place, close to bakery shops, nice local restaurants! We walk up to Palace of Pero from the villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful two bedroom villa with a lovely sitting room and kitchenette. It was a lovely, quiet neighborhood, but walkable to shops and restaurants. But what really made it was Marco, the proprietor, who thought of everything. We had a giant water bottle, coffee pods and wonderful fresh fruit waiting for us in the room. When we arrived Marco met us, and helped plan out our two days in Sintra, organized our tickets to the Pena Palace, arranged onward train tickets (and printed them for us!) and gave us great restaurant recommendations. He could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful. He truly made our visit special. Would definitely go back and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the property was there to greet us and show us the room and told us what to do and where to dine in the area. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and we look forward to staying at other properties of his in the future! The room itself was a delight, very unique atmosphere and a treat for our week in Portugal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the kitchen and space was good. We found the bed and pillows very uncomfortable and left after one night (having rented it for two nights) because we didn't sleep well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Marco on 4 Oct 2022
Hi Kenneth! We spoke about this. We have the best rated beds. They were designed by a mattress specialist teamed with an orthopedist so we could offer the best sleep for our guests. Over all we have 10 in bed classification, well, not now :) because you gave other review. You told me that you like to sleep on a very soft mattress. Although we dont have it very soft we have double duvet in the autumn/winter in case any guest want a very soft mattress, in spite of not being good for your back:)

10/10 Excellent

annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment in a perfect location. Marcos is charming and welcoming. We only stay one night but we will remember it for a long time. Breakfast is amazing !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Ottawa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great little find. The villa was absolutely delightful, our host provided fresh fruit and water on arrival. The service was exceptional and we felt like family. We only stayed one night but could have stayed the week or more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming apartment amazing staff!
Highly recommend this villa! The room was beautifully decorated and stocked with a bowl of fresh fruit and water. The staff was so welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was amazing! The owner of the villa cooked us breakfast and chatted with us each day giving us reccommendations on what to do. Beautiful courtyard! Was our favorite place we stayed in our 9 nights in portugal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Khadija

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the outstanding customer service from the staff who was available anytime of the day and night! I felt comfortable and at home the entire stay! I would recommend this beautiful villa to all my friends and family! The breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Marco on 6 Jul 2022
Was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place in Sintra with welcoming hosts
Absolutely amazing place with fantastic, welcoming hosts. We would 100% recommend staying here and we would love to stay here again ourselves! Highly recommend opting for the breakfast - it’s amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Ma on 6 Jul 2022
Was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

maciej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this property are extremely welcoming and happy to help a guests with all the inquiries.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Marco on 6 Jul 2022
Was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

fabienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very efficient checking and check out. Friendly welcome with good tips to enjoy the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Marco on 6 Jul 2022
Was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Storytellers Villas was perfect! Fantastic Apartment with everything you could need during your stay. Also, a great location. Delicious breakfast. And of course, wonderful staff. Nuno was very helpful and Marco (owner) was one of the most friendly and interesting people we’ve met on our trip. They really went above and beyond our expectations. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in Sintra.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Marco on 6 Jul 2022
Was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Nayra, miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. Property is clean and quiet, very well kept. Short ride to center of town and main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Marco on 6 Jul 2022
Was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place - Cozy
Fantastic time - cozy place - great host
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Areias on 5 Jan 2022
Was a pleasure having you with us. Happy New Year!

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Areias on 8 Nov 2020
Obrigado pela sua avaliação. Tivemos muito gosto em recebê-lo no Storytellers Villas. Até breve.

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property in picturesque Sintra
Wonderful hosts, and the place truly is a work of art. Easy parking as well. Highly recommended to go see Sintra
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Areias on 27 Jan 2020
Thank you Raymond! for your review. We hope to have you again as our guest. Was a pleasure meeting you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel with a quant garden tucked away about a 5 minute taxi ride from Sintra Castle. Rooms were well decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Areias on 21 Jan 2020
Thank you for your review! I hope having you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Areias on 16 Jan 2020
Thank your for your review! Hope see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a good location and we felt very safe there. It was very well maintained with many seating areas outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019