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Reviews of Casa da Ferradura

Rua da Ferraria, 14, 2710-555 Sintra, Portugal

Review score

Based on 60 apartment reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    9.0
    Great for short stay in Sintra! Really authentic and cosy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom is located at the end of the apartment so for a toilet you have to go through other room.

    The apartment location is great, it is at the edge of historic centre, really close to exit from the gardens around Villa Sassetti (recommend to go in the gardens from above, great views and free). It has a nice collection of books (in Portuguese, French, English, maybe more). Kitchen is small but decent. There is a Nespresso coffee machine and the capsules was there for us upon arrival, which was really nice. We wished to come little earlier and the host was really helpful and managed that for us as soon as possible.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place was a little moist and the shower was very small.

    Nice hosts, left us a welcome snack. The property is centrally located in Sintra and access was easy.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location with free parking in the street!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There should be a second dehumidifier. it’s very humid and the one machine couldn’t keep up with the whole apartment. we spent a long time looking for a way to pay for parking to find out from our taxi driver that those spots are free. the hosts should know the parking spots after the Sabuga fountain on the left and by the gate of Italiana house are free! casa Ferradura is within steps of these parking spots. definitely take taxis up to see the Palaces

    The location is excellent! Very close to shops and restaurants as well as sightseeing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    9.0
    Recommend! But SO many stairs, constantly
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    There should be some warning about the stairs, definitely not disabled-friendly. The bathroom door did not open from the inside, and the bathroom's faucets were very loose. The window's cannot be locked, they will stay shut but will not lock.

    The location is great but DEFINITELY go by taxi, because if you go from the train station, it is a 13-minute walk, but it is downhill and then UPHILL. The place was bigger than we expected, it has two floors. Very cozy. And the check-in was very easy. It is close to an active area, shops, and restaurants, while the actual apartment is very quiet. As a recommendation, order an uber instead of taking the taxi's that are around, it is x3 times cheaper. And don't walk to the apartment with luggage because our carry-on's wheels broke because of the pavement!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    7.0
    Really cool apartment, but not perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Probably that's not a problem in summer, but in December when we stayed there the apartment was terribly humid with water literally dripping from the window frames. Water pressure in the bathroom was not great either.

    Great location, overweighs all the shortcomings. You stay in the prettiest part of Sintra, and you can walk to most of the palaces in the area with an occasional Uber trip. The house is very old, and the host did their best to make it comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    7.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s needing a renovation.

    Needs to be renovated. shower leaks

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t know that the bedrooms are walk-through rooms, so in order to get to the bathroom, you have to go through two bedrooms. What is more, the apartment looks better in the pictures. Beds were not very comfortable, but for one night it was okay :)

    The location was perfect, very close to the city center. It was clean and generally we liked the place.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    8.0
    Lovely place for a short stay in Sintra
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to the weather in Sintra older houses can be a bit damp. The room smelled a bit damp when arriving and it’s not possible to sleep with the windows open to get fresh air in. The shower is super tiny. Some stains on the bed and holes in the pillow case.

    Fantastic location and super quiet at night. Comfortable bed also.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    6.0
    Good location but....
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The studio apartment was very damp and humid, there was a mouldy smell in the apartment and everything we took with us ended up becoming damp. The kitchen needs improving as the drawers and doors were swollen with damp. There was no coffee machine as specified on the listing and they needed a lot of new bowls/plates/cutlery/pots/pans etc. Good thing we just used the place to sleep but even the mattress and pillows were damp, made for some unsettled sleep.

    The location was good and easy to get into Sintra to see the sights.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    7.0
    good place to stay if you want to be in the middle of the city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    basement apartment was very humid and wet clothes would not dry

    good location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2022

    9.0
    A charming appartment in an old house in the historic centre of Sintra
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower is not easy to use

    Perfect location in the middle of Sintra and very helpful and nice host, always available.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2022

    9.0
    We will gladly stay there again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was excellent. It is an old apartment in the old city, but so interesting and in an interesting environment. However access and inside the apartment involves lots of stairs. It is not a place for for people with issues with stairs.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2022

    7.0
    A good stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think it could be cleaner. And it was quite cold.

    The location is perfect in the old center of Sintra. The appartment was big enough and quiet. Overall good!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    7.0
    perfect location for a night or two in Sintra
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the tv kept going out and a little dated

    the location was perfect! apartment was clean, all the basics for a couple night stay

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    7.0
    Awesome location and good price/quality racio.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Water pressure was low and the beds weren't that good.

    The location is amazing, the host is really nice and the house was cool.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2022

    8.0
    Good value for money, lovely apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe it was the season, but the apartment was a bit chilly and moist. Even with the radiator on (we had to turn it off whn we weren't there, so it was still ratjer cold when we arrived after a long touristy day). The towels were also a bit humid when we arrived. If you're used to having a lot more than 20 degrees celsius indoors, this might not be the place during low season.

    The host was very helpful, meeting our extra needs. The place was easy to find and very central. The kitchen was very well equipped and the bed was comfortable. The TV had the most channels I've ever seen! Thank you for having us!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2022

    8.0
    Cosy and unique little studio, modern and clean, tucked away in the alley of Sintra hotspot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom tap is spraying water it needs fixing, toilet lid is faulty - doesn’t stay up. I would advise to take taxi or Uber to this property if arriving from sintra train station with big bags, Google maps advises only 12 min short walk but it doesn’t mention steep uphill steps/climbing plus it a bit hard to find in the dark. the location would be perfect, it’s very close distance to the main restaurants, shops and bars, if staying in high season, I visited in Feb 2021 but sadly everything closed at 7/8pm ( I didn’t know things would close so early) so for me it was useless to stay in such a prime location. Not a great coffee or tea selection sadly, and no shops or supermarket open nearby.

    Super cute, cosy, good layout, good for a short stay, clean and modern. Liked how bright it was and liked the renovation. Host is easily contactable, responds fast and speaks good English ☺️ loved the fact she put the heater on ready for my evening arrival. Tv and WiFi works great.But password is hard to remember.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2021

    7.0
    GREAT LOCATION BUT TOO HUMID AND COLD FOR NOVEMBER
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I stayed in November. The apartment is extremely humid and you can see and smell mold, especially in the second floor bathroom and main bedroom. The apartment has no central heating, and the 2 heating units that are in the apartment were not enough for the 2 bedrooms upstairs and living room downstairs (I had to carry one heating unit up and down the stairs). Although the apartment has 2 bedrooms, you have to walk through the main bedroom to get to the bathroom. This is not a problem if you are traveling with family or close friends, I suppose. Bathroom was cold and heating unit above the door did not work. The apartment has good potential but it seems to need a little work.

    Location was very good, although parking was stressful. Sintra has very limited parking in town, most "free" parking lots are in the outskirts of town. I was lucky to have been told by a local resident, not the hostess, on where to park for free near the apartment. I was under the impression that there would be parking nearby if I arrived late, but was told otherwise when I arrived around 8 PM.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I probably didn't choose the right one but the room was so much smaller than I thought it would be

    Guest was friendly and answered the questions pretty quickly Location is great

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Due to its location, we have started to listen to street noises very early in the day (commuters passing by and businesses opening) so not the best option if you are into a quite and relaxing stay. I have also found some issues with the kitchen: the microwave and kitchen frying pans were not clean.

    The location was definitely the best part. Right in the center of the old town, it was very easy and fast to move around, by feet, to the main hallmarks of the city.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The description was not accurate regarding kitchen amenities. There was no coffee machine, no coffee/tea maker. Two of the electric outlets were non functioning. Had to put toaster on the floor to plug in. No instructions for anything. No instructions for the television. No instructions for the hot plate. Ants in the bathroom and kitchen.

    The location is excellent. The price is fair considering the apartment needs some TLC . Carla was responsive.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2021

    8.0
    Great stop for your road trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The washing machine was great and it is also a dryer. But it would be nice if there was also a small iron and ironboard.

    Clean apartment and right in the city center. You can park nearby if you're lucky. Try to park early in the morning or late afternoon. It was nice that the apartment included a washing machine and the same machine is also a dryer so you can just do one program to wash and dry your clothes.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    1.0
    Fake 2-room apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Misrepresentation of facts. This is definitely NOT a 2-room apartment. In order to go to the bathroom, you have to pass through another bedroom! I believe the other room was originally a study room. The place is old. The toilet ceiling paint is peeling and the hinges to the windows were rusting. The water in the shower is slow and it's a struggle to take a bath. The beds we uncomfortable to sleep on.

    Just the location. Communication was poor. We WhatsApp them but they never replied until hours before we check-in.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    2.0
    Don’t stay here unless the weather outside is perfect, it won’t be comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is NO air conditioning despite their noting it. it is an air filter that has NO ability to control temperature and most importantly humidity. It was VERY uncomfortable, in part due to a colder and rainy day. Sheets felt full of moisture, truly a terrible night. This place would be pleasant if and ONLY if they actually do what they claim, which is to really invest in an air conditioner. At the very least a dehumidifier.

    charming in appearance, quaint old building

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    5.0
    stay was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    uncomfortable bed poor water pressure moist smell all over

    great location

    Stayed in August 2022

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