Chiado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chiado showing views and a sunset 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 jewellery store.

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


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Our pick of the best Chiado Hotel Deals

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo, 8, Lisbon
The price is AU$289 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$289
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"Cleans an comfy bed and bedding"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 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 AU$185 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$185
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,348 reviews)
"Great hotel with great amenities and friendly staff. Best hotel gym I’ve seen as well."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Locke de Santa Joana
Hotel Acta Moa- New Opening

Hotel Acta Moa- New Opening

4 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho 30, Lisbon
The price is AU$142 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$142
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (42 reviews)
"Very nice new hotel"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hotel Acta Moa- New Opening
Corinthia Lisbon

Corinthia Lisbon

5 out of 5
Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 105, Lisbon
The price is AU$395 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$395
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,209 reviews)
"Everytjing wad perfect"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Corinthia Lisbon
Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes, 390, Campo Grande, Lisbon
The price is AU$183 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$183
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,082 reviews)
"Staff was so friendly, helpful and kind, perfect area for a soccer match"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel
Hotel 3K Barcelona

Hotel 3K Barcelona

4 out of 5
Rua Laura Alves 10, Lisbon
The price is AU$169 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$169
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Only thing for me is that the towels did not smell like they were cleaned properly…a bit mildewed. otherwise everything else was fine."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Hotel 3K Barcelona
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Chiado

Santa Justa Elevator which includes landscape views and a city

Baixa

4.5/5(90 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
Lisbon District featuring food

Cais do Sodré

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

Cais do Sodré
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Bairro Alto

4.5/5(22 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 featuring a coastal town and heritage architecture

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 Olisipónia.

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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 Santa Catarina Viewpoint.

Bica
Lisbon Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, street scenes and heritage architecture

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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



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