Title: Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2080&destination=Lisbon%2C+Lisbon+District%2C+Portugal&selected=90945919&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing Travelers find a home base in Lisbon's heart with modern kitchens, perfect for cooking Portuguese meals after exploring historic streets. ## Photo gallery for Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing ![Living area - Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing (Lisbon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90946000/90945919/e1184355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing (Lisbon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90946000/90945919/d8cdd744.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing (Lisbon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90946000/90945919/88d5d0cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets - Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing (Lisbon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90946000/90945919/e960375e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing (Lisbon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90946000/90945919/6467dc4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing sits at Lisbon's center, offering a comfortable retreat with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the convenient location, free WiFi in common areas, and the independence of cooking in their own kitchen while enjoying the smoke-free environment. ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=90945919&PinnedHotelID=90945919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=90945919&PinnedHotelID=90945919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=90945919&PinnedHotelID=90945919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=90945919&PinnedHotelID=90945919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=90945919&PinnedHotelID=90945919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=90945919&PinnedHotelID=90945919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=90945919&PinnedHotelID=90945919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=90945919&PinnedHotelID=90945919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Suite Prime | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/5000000/4920000/4914500/4914446/w1211h702x0y0-62d9ab1e_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Casa Oliver Príncipe Real Lisbon City Center - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Housekeeping 8.2 Very good 342 reviews £101 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Casa-Oliver-Principe-Real.h4914446.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-3-31&chkout=2026-4-1&rm1=a2®ionId=178278&destination=Lisbon District&destType=MARKET&latLong=38.7123,-9.13833&searchId=3bbef839-81b7-46c0-9591-a309f440cd72&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Rooftop terrace](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/50000/46600/46591/9882fec4_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### EVOLUTION Valbom Hotel Lisbon City Center - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.6 Excellent 677 reviews £112 includes taxes & fees 18 Apr - 19 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Hotels-SANA-Executive-Hotel.h46591.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-18&chkout=2026-4-19&rm1=a2®ionId=178278&destination=Lisbon District&destType=MARKET&latLong=38.7123,-9.13833&searchId=3bbef839-81b7-46c0-9591-a309f440cd72&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118850000/118840800/118840797/07b62ce1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### LSA Alvalade by Numa Lisbon City Center - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Lisbon-Serviced-Apartments-Alvalade.h118840797.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-12&chkout=2026-4-13&rm1=a2®ionId=178278&destination=Lisbon District&destType=MARKET&latLong=38.7123,-9.13833&searchId=3bbef839-81b7-46c0-9591-a309f440cd72&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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[Visit our Lisbon travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon.dx2080) [View more B&B in Lisbon District](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d178278-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.71487%2C-9.14527&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JSHahWS7wskhrCLASTQpTrihrn8=) São Pedro 9, ESQ, Lisbon, 1200-432 ### What's nearby - ![Avenida da Liberdade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145195/bdd9b5d1-3e04-4841-9989-e763f4324d05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Avenida da Liberdade 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Restauradores Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081561/141cda68-08c2-4206-99f1-1b9a1ab1c046.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Restauradores Square 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Rossio Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507719/0a98bf37-5ec3-4513-89e5-1e3fd57b6865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rossio Square 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Santa Justa Elevator](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081577/7dca74f9-ee9d-42e3-904d-0d192541722f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santa Justa Elevator 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Principe Real Square 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - São Pedro de Alcântara Stop 1 min walk - Rossio Station 11 min walk - Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Friends Bairro Alto 3 min walk - Miradouro 4 min walk - Tapas 52 3 min walk - Café Brasil 2 min walk - Flor Da Laranja 1 min walk ## About this property ### Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing Bed & breakfast near Avenida da Liberdade Close to Rossio Square and Santa Justa Elevator, Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Breakage deposit: EUR 250 per stay - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Property Registration Number 59331/AL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing Lisbon Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing Bed & breakfast Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing Bed & breakfast Lisbon ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing? ### What time is check-out at Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing? ### Where is Chiado Prime Suites I by Homing located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---