Chiado

Lisbon District
Chiado showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city
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

Hotel Borges Chiado
Hotel Borges Chiado
3 out of 5
Rua Garrett, 108-110, Lisbon
The price is €96 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€96
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (811 reviews)
"Everything is perfect, except the noise from the street (someone was signing until midnight!)."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Hotel Borges Chiado
Bairro Alto Hotel
Bairro Alto Hotel
5 out of 5
Praca Luis De Camoes 2, Lisbon, Lisbon
The price is €533 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€533
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews)
"Very nice property and staff was excellent"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Bairro Alto Hotel
Palácio das Especiarias
Palácio das Especiarias
4 out of 5
Rua da Horta Seca 11, Lisbon, Lisboa
The price is €130 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€130
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa B&B in Lisbon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (667 reviews)
All good!
"Absolutely outstanding! Will definitely stay here again. Please commend Marcio for a job well done."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Palácio das Especiarias
Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
4 out of 5
Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo, 8, Lisbon
The price is €144 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€144
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Always a pleasant stay
"We loved our stay! The room was super comfortable and quiet, and the staff were so lovely! We love the breakfast options and the grest view from the rooftop too"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Rua Laura Alves 9, Lisbon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €140 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€140
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Good value. Excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental, an IHG Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes, 390, Campo Grande, Lisbon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €125 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€125
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,421 reviews)
"size of room nice bed and bath"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel
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4.5/5(604 area reviews)

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4.5/5(153 area reviews)

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4.5/5(165 area reviews)

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