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Stay by area: our top hotel picks in and around Chiado, Lisbon

The Mediterranean • Stay • Stay by area: our top hotel picks in and around Chiado, Lisbon

The curated list of best hotels in Chiado, Lisbon

Chiado sits at the intersection of Lisbon’s literary past and its polished present – a neighbourhood where poets once drank and now visitors browse design shops between espresso stops. It’s central without being chaotic, elegant without trying too hard. Cobbled streets wind between grand theatres, old cafés and boutiques that still feel handpicked. You’re close to everything – Baixa, Bairro Alto, the river – but Chiado has its own rhythm. Mornings are quiet, evenings golden. We like staying here for the balance: history without heaviness, charm without kitsch and just enough Portuguese grit to keep it honest.

Top photography courtesy of Bairro Alto Hotel

Overview: Chaido’s top hotels

01 Bairro Alto Hotel

02 The Ivens

03 Almalusa Baixa Chiado

04 Dear Lisbon Palace Ciado

05 Boutique Chiado

Bairro Alto Hotel

Bairro Alto Hotel occupies a restored 18th-century building at the junction of Lisbon’s Bairro Alto and Chiado districts. Architect Eduardo Souto de Moura led its renovation, with interiors by Atelier Bastir and TheStudio. The hotel features 87 rooms and suites, each adorned with Portuguese art and design elements. Dining options include Bahr, a fifth-floor restaurant and bar offering Portuguese cuisine and The Patisserie on the ground floor, serving traditional pastries by pastry chef Maria Ramos. The Mezzanine bar is your destination for light meals and drinks. The hotel’s terrace offers panoramic views of the city and the Tagus River. Wellness facilities encompass a fitness centre, sauna and sensory shower.

Bairro Alto Hotel
Praça Luís de Camões 2 5º Piso
Lisbon
Portugal

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Photography courtesy of Bairro Alto Hotel

The Ivens

Housed in a historic building, The Ivens is named after explorers Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo. You will find that the hotel offers a unique and authentic experience. Step into it’s dark and moody colonial style lobby. Enjoy the Crudo and Rocco restaurants and sip on a cocktail in Lisbon’s most interesting bar, a hidden garden, a great exhibition, and places to go shopping. Located in one of the most cosmopolitan neighborhoods in the capital, the hotel is surrounded by interesting shops, restaurants, bars, galleries and bookstores. The Ivens Hotel provides a distinctive atmosphere that reflects the spirit of exploration and discovery.

The Ivens
R. Capelo 5
Lisboa
Portugal

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Almalusa Baixa Chiado

Set inside a restored 19th-century residence once owned by the Viscounts of Loures, Almalusa Baixa Chiado features nine suites with handpicked furnishings, ornate ceilings and large windows framing views of Lisbon and the Tagus River. Each suite is individually styled, combining period details with all the modern comforts that you might want. Breakfast is served in-room each morning, and concierge services are available to arrange dining, theatre or wellness experiences across the city. The building also houses the historic Grémio Literário, a private cultural club founded in 1846. Located in Chiado, the hotel is surrounded by galleries, bookshops and theatres.

Almalusa Baixa Chiado
Praça do Município n.º 21
Lisbon
Portugal

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Photography courtesy of Almalusa Baixa Chiado

Dear Lisbon Palace Ciado

Housed in a renovated 18th-century building on the former site of Lisbon’s arsenal, this 28-room hotel blends original stonework and wooden beams with contemporary interiors designed by Nuno Sousa Dias. Dear Lisbon Palace Ciado’s rooms feature Portuguese-made textiles, Castelbel amenities and rainfall showers. Delfina, the on-site restaurant, serves seasonal dishes rooted in regional tradition under the direction of chef Tiago Reis. The hotel partners with local artisans for details like hand-stitched notebooks and ceramics. There’s no spa or gym, but you have access to curated experiences, from walking tours to wine tastings. Set between Baixa and Chiado, the hotel puts you within reach of Lisbon’s main cultural and commercial streets.

Dear Lisbon Palace Ciado
R. Ivens 35
Lisbon
Portugal

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Boutique Chiado

Boutique Chiado is set within a building designed by renowned architecture studio Aires Mateus. This boutique property offers 15 beautiful and somewhat minimalistic suites that still exude Portugese warmth and all benefit from Lisbon’s signature light. Each suite is furnished with essential amenities for a relaxing stay, including private bathrooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. While the hotel does not feature an on-site restaurant or bar, its prime location in the heart of Chiado places guests within walking distance of numerous dining options, shops and cultural attractions. The hotel’s design emphasizes intentional simplicity and cosmopolitan energy.