Chiado

Lisbon District

Chiado showing 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
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing shower, complimentary snacks and candy, spa and living room, comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel
Hotel Borges Chiado
Hotel Borges Chiado
3 out of 5
Rua Garrett, 108-110, Lisbon
The price is S$170 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$170
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Hotel Borges Chiado
Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
4 out of 5
Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo, 8, Lisbon
The price is S$228 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$228
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"So happy with my decision to stay here. The staff was so kind, especially in the spa. We felt so cared for. The rooftop is stunning, you get a magical view of the entire city. Just beautiful, exactly what I needed on my getaway vacation with my best friend."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Bairro Alto Hotel
Bairro Alto Hotel
5 out of 5
Praca Luis De Camoes 2, Lisbon, Lisbon
The price is S$755 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$755
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews)
"Excellent stay with friendly and very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

Bairro Alto Hotel
The House on the Pink Street in Lisbon
The House on the Pink Street in Lisbon
4 out of 5
29 Travessa Corpo Santo, Lisbon
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
"excellent service"

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025

The House on the Pink Street in Lisbon
Montebelo Vista Alegre Lisboa Chiado
Montebelo Vista Alegre Lisboa Chiado
5 out of 5
3 Largo Barão Quintela, Lisbon
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
"Very nice hotel all the staff was very helpful. Breakfast was great in the morning. Beatrice was very helpful in recommendations and planning excursions etc."

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Montebelo Vista Alegre Lisboa Chiado
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Other neighbourhoods around Chiado

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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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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

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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
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4/5(7 area reviews)

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Chiado