Sintra is a magical place and staying at the completely charming Chalet Saudade adds greatly to the experience of this small city in the mountains near Lisboa. This guesthouse, centrally located in the historic center, is old, eccentric and not luxurious, but it fits the mood of Sintra perfectly. We stayed in the duplex on the top two floors of the house and had the benefit of a wonderful private terrace overlooking the National Palace (only a couple of blocks away) and the valley below. The staff was warm and welcoming. A wonderfully memorable experience.