Well worth the extra time it takes to visit compared to the other attractions. Monseratte felt like a magical fairytale. We went after a rainfall and the air was wet and aromatic, so the garden smelt heavenly. The rose garden air was thick and almost syrupy with the floral scent. I would highly recommend it! The palace itself was stunning. I recommend getting the audio guide to walk you through the grounds and rooms, however, there is also a room on the top floor that has an very informative video on the history and ownership of the palace. The only caveat is that the park and palace close after the bus stops running, so my friends and I got stranded. Be prepared to take an Uber back if you really want to take your time! It's worth it. You could do it in 2-3 hours but with how gorgeous it is, you could also spend 3+ there.

We were so happy we included this palace as part of our exploration of Sintra and definitely recommend it. We found the palace and grounds to be magical, especially in the latter part of the day. The grounds are a bit wild giving a sense of mystery and contrast to the perfect interiors of the palace. The palace itself is Moorish and just lovely in its reconstruction. Be sure to visit the top floor where you can see pictures of its occupants and learn its history - a bygone era. It was easy to get an Uber to/from as the bus didn't seem to run regularly.

The Palace is a little out of the way but we didn’t have any trouble catching taxis to get there and back. The building is very impressive and its history is well laid out via English signage. I only wish it still had furnishings. The photos of it when it was furnished looked great. The gardens were also very nice although we didn’t see a lot of them. We grabbed lunch at their cafeteria which worked out well. The food was reasonably priced. The place seemed to be poorly managed. The regular path to the Palace was closed due to a rockslide (I think). The employees at the entrance didn’t mention it and there were no signs telling you where to go. They also have a small shuttle that it takes people to the front gate based on a set schedule. We waited for it but it never showed up. We made the mistake of buying tickets and an audio guide in advance thinking that it would save us time. It didn’t as the audio guide never worked and the woman taking tickets got very annoyed when we asked for assistance. She wasn’t exactly a people person. Overall, I liked the Palace a lot but I would have had a much better experience if it was better managed. I consider it an optional stop in Sintra.

Very atmospheric place. The first thing that impresses is the architecture of the park, the beautiful view areas, the stunning view of the green slope from the terrace of the palace. Of course, in hot weather it is hard to walk on very steep cobbled paths. But there is a solution - wait for a minibus (for an extra fee). The palace itself is small and it's hard to take a moment to photograph the beautiful lacework of the main gallery. The rooms show examples of furniture and interestingly, explanations and photos are given of how it was when the owners lived there. Finally, the place is less popular than Pena Palace, although there are plenty of people, a pleasant walk through the huge park. People with mobility problems will find it a bit difficult. There is a cafe within the park. There is a car park at the entrance to the park, it's free, just make sure you have a space.

Easy day trip from LIsbon, train from Rossio to Sintra (last stop), 45 minutes. Outside the trainstation is the 435 bus, which does a route of the attractions (different bus than Pena Palace). Some of the routes down to the palace are steep, on entrance the shortest route is marked to the left but this is wrong, it is best to go to the right and then follow the signs. The park and palace (which is small but very beautiful) are well worth a visit and more impressive than the Pena Palace. Bring a picnic and have it here if the weather is good. Extremely quiet - no crowds. There is a small coffee shop for drinks and ice cream.

We walked from Sintra town up to Parque de Montserrate passing through the lovely narrow roads, about 1 hour or so. This palace and gardens is not so popular as the other palaces around Sintra but very well worth the visit. Marvellous grounds and an unusual palace full of history.

Parque de Monserrate was by far my favourite location in Sintra. We chose to go there by foot (a 5 km walk from the historical center in Sintra) and it was totally worth it. We enjoyed the nature around us and the serenity it offered. The Parque has luxurious gardens and the palace withing is just stunning.

A visit to Monserrate Palace in Sintra is definitely worth it. This gem is a beautiful example of moorish revival architecture. It is an exquisite villa that most recently belonged to the Cooke family and is stunning but small enough to explore in an hour.

Stunning palace with amazing gardens. The architecture is unique and mesmerizing. Very well worth the visit. There is less crowd compared to other Sintra attractions like Pena palace and Quinta de Regaleira.

This palace was definitely one of my favourite sites in Sintra. I’m so thankful it was decided to renovate and restore this beautiful building, and it’s grounds, to its former glory. The palace is exquisite, as are the gardens. I purposely arrived early so as to enjoy the palace before it started getting busier. There’s a lovely little café on site which sells a great selection of cakes. I would highly recommend visiting the Palace of Monserrate, and I would definitely come back here again.