Chiado Travel Guide

Lisbon District

Chiado which includes 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 sculpture The 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.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Chiado

Lisboa Carmo Hotel

Lisboa Carmo Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Oliveira ao Carmo 1-3, Largo do Camo, Lisbon
The price is ₹16,195 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹16,195
₹17,975 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (989 reviews)
"This hotel is in an excellent location. It is walking distance to all the places you want to see. The metro and train stations are all within 10 minutes walk. The breakfast was a perfect variety of items."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Lisboa Carmo Hotel
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 Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
A Truly Remarkable Experience
"The service at the hotel was second to none. From the frequent and plentiful snacks, welcome bottle of wine, complementary breakfast and numerous other perks this hotel stands out as one of the best experiences I have ever had in a hotel. Kudos to the friendly staff and incredible atmosphere."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel
Lisboa Pessoa Hotel

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo, 8, Lisbon
The price is ₹11,569 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹11,569
₹13,070 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, clean, staff was friendly! Love getting access to the sauna! Easy check in and check out."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Corinthia Lisbon

Corinthia Lisbon

5 out of 5
Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 105, Lisbon
The price is ₹20,036 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹20,036
₹22,039 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,112 reviews)
"The property is clean and modern. There is also a well equipped gym, a decent sized swimming pool, and two restaurants. We only had a few drinks at one of the restaurant bars and the service was excellent. The only hiccup was that one of the room card stopped working on two occasions during our three ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Corinthia Lisbon
Locke de Santa Joana

Locke de Santa Joana

4 out of 5
18 Rua Camilo Castelo Branco, Lisbon
The price is ₹11,616 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹11,616
₹13,120 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (1,124 reviews)
"We love it here!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 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 ₹9,712 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹9,712
₹11,102 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,016 reviews)
"Modern and close to the airport."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel
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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
Lisbon District showing 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(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 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 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.

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