Hotel Sintra is the best-value choice for travellers who want to sleep in the middle of old Macau. It is a long-established hotel with 240 rooms on Avenida de Dom Joao IV, just off the main historic street, and its location is the main reason to book it. Senado Square is about a five- to ten-minute walk, Almeida Ribeiro Street is next door, Casino Lisboa is about eight minutes away and the Ruins of St. Paul’s about eleven. Guests rate it Very Good, with an 8.2 from around 1,000 reviews, and score its location at 9.2, while giving lower marks to the condition of the property and its facilities. It is a simple, practical base with a restaurant, a business centre, a concierge and luggage storage, ideal for anyone who plans to be out on the streets all day.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the heart of the peninsula, on Avenida de Dom Joao IV. Almeida Ribeiro Street is about a minute away on foot, Senado Square is around a five- to ten-minute walk and the Ruins of St. Paul’s are about eleven minutes. Casino Lisboa is roughly eight minutes away. Buses and taxis pass nearby, and the big Cotai resorts run their own shuttles, so plan to take a taxi or public bus for evenings on the Strip.
Rooms
There are 240 rooms, and they are plain and functional, with air conditioning, an electric kettle, free tea and instant coffee, free toiletries and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms are small, and guests score the property’s condition lower than its location, so keep your expectations modest and ask for a high floor for quieter nights.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and anyone who plans to spend their time sightseeing rather than in the hotel. It is also a good choice for food-focused visitors, because the streets around it are full of small restaurants, bakeries and snack shops. It is less suited to families who want a pool or a lot of on-site entertainment.
Good to know
The Sintra Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a self-serve breakfast is available for a surcharge. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a concierge who can help with tours and tickets, a business centre, laundry and luggage storage. Pets are not allowed. Because Macau’s heritage streets are busy, ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Self-serve breakfast (extra charge)
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Concierge and tour desk
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Business centre
- ✓In-room kettle with free tea and coffee
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is Hotel Sintra from Senado Square?+
It is roughly a five- to ten-minute walk, and Almeida Ribeiro Street is about a minute away. The Ruins of St. Paul’s are about eleven minutes on foot.
Is Hotel Sintra a good choice for first-time visitors on a budget?+
Yes, it is a simple, central hotel with strong location scores and a front desk open around the clock. Expect plain rooms and ask for a quieter floor if you are a light sleeper.
Is breakfast included?+
A self-serve breakfast is available for a surcharge, and some rates may include it. Check the details of your booking.
