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 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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Chiado

Hotel Borges Chiado
Hotel Borges Chiado
3 out of 5
Rua Garrett, 108-110, Lisbon
The price is £105 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£105
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Professional and friendly
"Staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful Room was very clean, would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel Borges 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 Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"One of the best hotels we have stayed at. The staff and service were amazing."

Reviewed on 13 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 £115 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£115
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay at the Lisboa Pessoa Hotel. Great location, close to everything, shopping, historical sites and restaurants. The hotel staff was friendly and the Rooftop Restaurant is exceptional, the Management staff was welcoming, accommodating of our requests and the food and drinks prepared by the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Lisboa Pessoa 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 Wi-Fi, concierge services and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
"Great property. Very cute and got to use the amenities of the neighboring property."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

The House on the Pink Street in Lisbon
Corinthia Lisbon
Corinthia Lisbon
5 out of 5
Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 105, Lisbon
The price is £191 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£191
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,111 reviews)
"Nice hotel with professional staff. The shuttle to the city center was very helpful."

Reviewed on 13 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 £115 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£115
17 Jul - 18 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! (1,086 reviews)
"Good location for us. Clean. Great accommodation. Comfy bed. I like that they don't change towels every day and that the shower gels etc are delivered in a more eco friendly way than other hotels."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Locke de Santa Joana
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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.

Castelo
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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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