Chiado

Lisbon District

Chiado featuring a sunset and views as well as a couple
Chiado
Chiado
Chiado
Chiado
Discover this district of boutiques, bookshops and charming cafés that was once a hub for Lisbon’s writers and intellectuals.

Stroll through streets lined with 18th-century buildings and browse designer fashions in Chiado, a charming shopping district in central Lisbon. Visit antique bookshops and cafés that were once meeting places for writers, poets and intellectuals. Chiado is the perfect place to spend a day exploring. Spend the evening in neighboring Bairro Alto, known for its fine dining and exciting nightlife.

Go to Camoes Square, the junction between Bairro Alto and Chiado, to enjoy a pastel de nata (custard tart) outside Café A Brasilera. Get a photo with the bronze statue of poet Fernando Pessoa, who was known to frequent the café along with other academics and writers.

On the Bairro Alto side of Camoes Square you’ll find the São Roque Church and Museum. This deceptively plain building has a rich Baroque interior. One of the chapels features gold and silver, lapis lazuli (a semi-precious stone) and ivory and is said to be one of the most expensive chapels in the world. Next door you’ll find a museum of artworks from the 16th century.

Just up the street at the Cine Teatro Gymnasio you can enjoy the Portuguese folk music known as Fado. Regular performances take place in the evenings.

One of the most prominent architectural features in Chiado is the Carmo Convent. This Gothic church lost its roof during the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Snap a photograph of the remaining stone arches against a blue sky. Discover religious statues, mosaics, a carved Roman tomb and oddities such as a South American mummy in the convent’s small museum.

For contemporary art and design explore the fashion and design museum MuDe. See pieces from Christian Dior’s famous New Look collection from 1947. Visit the National Museum of Contemporary Art in the Museu do Chiado to see Rodin’s renowned sculptureThe Bronze Age.

Head to Rua Garrett for luxury shopping. Stop in at the Ourivesaria Alianca, an elaborately decorated shop open since 1909 that is now a jewelry store.

Get around the center of Lisbon on foot. Move on using the city’s public transportation, including trams, buses and an underground metro system.


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Top hotels in Chiado

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel
Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel
5 out of 5
Largo do Corpo Santo, 25, Lisbon
The price is €368 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€368
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel exceeded expectations by a mile! Fantastic hotel and the staff can’t do enough for you. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel
Hotel Borges Chiado
Hotel Borges Chiado
3 out of 5
Rua Garrett, 108-110, Lisbon
The price is €121 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€121
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
"Breakfast was really good. Nice dinner room. Good customer service at the desk."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Hotel Borges Chiado
Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
4 out of 5
Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo, 8, Lisbon
The price is €164 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
€164
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location is great, and the hotel crew is polite and professional, especially David, the desk manager. He was welcoming, helpful, and made my stay even better. I came from Miami to visit Lisbon, and David’s excellent service made the experience unforgettable. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Locke de Santa Joana
Locke de Santa Joana
4 out of 5
18 Rua Camilo Castelo Branco, Lisbon
The price is €101 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€101
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (550 reviews)
"Staff was very kind and knowledgeable. Rooms were clean and well kept."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Locke de Santa Joana
Radisson Blu Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes, 390, Campo Grande, Lisbon
The price is €114 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
€114
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,773 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel
Holiday Inn Lisbon by IHG
Holiday Inn Lisbon by IHG
4 out of 5
Avenida Antonio Jose De Almeida 28-A, Lisbon
The price is €116 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
€116
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel with exceptional service"

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Lisbon by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Chiado

Santa Justa Elevator showing landscape views and a city

Baixa

4.5/5(604 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rossio Square to Rua Augusta – discover Baixa, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Baixa
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Cais do Sodré

If you're spending time in Cais do Sodré, check out sights like Pink Street or Mercado da Ribeira and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rua de São Paulo Stop or R. Vitor Cordon Stop.

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Bairro Alto

4.5/5(153 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the lively bars in Bairro Alto. Spend some time visiting top spots like Fado in Chiado, and catch the metro at Elevador da Glória Stop or São Pedro de Alcântara Stop to see more of the area.

Bairro Alto
Castle of Sao Jorge which includes heritage architecture and a coastal town

Castelo

Castelo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Castle of São Jorge or São Jorge Castle Church Tower.

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Bica

Bica is a destination travellers like for its cafes, and you might hop aboard the metro at Cç. Combro Stop or Sta. Catarina Stop to explore sights like Pharmacy Museum.

Bica
Lisbon Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, street scenes and a city

4/5(7 area reviews)

River views, historical sites and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Santo Antonio Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.

Chiado

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