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Neighborhood: Chiado & Carmo
The traditionally trendy "Chiado" (literally, "squeak", the nickname of a 16th century poet) offers plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars where you can stop for a cafe or cocktail, after exploring its streets, shops, art galleries, theaters, museums and viewpoints. It's also the home to the statue of the famous statue of portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, having is usual espresso at "A Brasileira" as he used to. You can also enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon from the Elevador de Santa Justa or the Carmo Convent, for example. A commercial neighborhood at its core, especially for its Garrett and Carmo streets, Chiado is to this day a mandatory visit in Lisbon.
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- Baixa/Chiado • 4 min walk
- Restauradores • 5 min walk
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- Phafabout15 contributionsA beautiful, interesting and walkable city.We have just returned from a two night stay in Lisbon en route to a stay with friends further south. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and interesting city. Lisbon is a very walkable city albeit with some challenging inclines. You must explore the Alfama district but be prepared to get lost then be enthralled by views over the city below. We used the Metro and Main Line Train to visit Belem but otherwise walked everywhere, covering 12miles in the day. The history and viewing the heritage sites are well worth the exercise. There are many excellent cafes, bars and restaurants all reasonably priced. We had a memorably delicious evening meal at the famous Sao Bento steak restaurant. Go there if you can. Can't wait to go back.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 5, 2023
- GlobalGosTring, United Kingdom17 contributionsA Beautiful part of Lisbon.What can I say! We love Lisbon and stayed in the beautiful and perfectly located Chiado area. Close to everything that you need and so central, it’s an absolutely perfect spot for seeing the sights of Lisbon. Lovely bars and restaurants and not far from the Time Out market and the castle.Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 14, 2023
- BradJillHong Kong, China159,157 contributionsCharming area in Lisbon to spend timeChiado is a quaint little neighbourhood between Bairro Alto and Baixa Pombalina that has something of a Bohemian feel to it with lots of boutique shops, cute eateries, bars, bookshops, squares lined with Calcada portuguesa, playful statues as well as nice monuments (Luis de Camoes) and a handful of attractive historic churches. It is a good area to spend some time wandering, shopping, dining and just having a good time. We spent a couple days sightseeing in the area and also popped over during other afternoons and evenings for rounds of drinks and a couple meals during our recent visit to Lisbon.Visited April 2023Written June 26, 2023
- PaulaFernandoLisbon, Portugal27 contributionsBeautiful areaIt's a beautiful area of Lisbon. Even though I am portuguese, I never get tired of walking around those streets. Plenty of tourists but still very authentic. Various nice cafés, good restaurants, and beautiful shops. Careful though with the Chiado Eyeglass Factory in Rua Garrett. They sell most of the international brands of sun glasses but extremely overpriced.Visited July 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 29, 2023
- David NBrisbane, Australia1,696 contributionsVibrant and atmospheric area of LisbonWe walked through this beautifully vibrant area of Lisbon with its many bars restaurants and shops. The odd street performance also appeared. The only negative here are some of the dodgy restaurants who get you in and promise the world but then claim at the end they only accept cash. We saw several groups cop thisVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 12, 2023
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,405 contributionsUpmarket and more originalRising uphill from the tourist oriented Baixa this neighborhood has more interesting shops and restaurants. The joint metro station opens up high on the Chiado side where the tramline also travels. Even in late Autumn rain people sit in the dark on the terraces watching live street performancies.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten November 9, 2023
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland6,405 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Rising uphill from the tourist oriented Baixa this neighborhood has more interesting shops and restaurants. The joint metro station opens up high on the Chiado side where the tramline also travels. Even in late Autumn rain people sit in the dark on the terraces watching live street performancies.
Written November 9, 2023
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dan j
Port Coquitlam, Canada724 contributions
Nov 2023 • Business
This neighborhood is a beautiful part of Lisbon and features many historic buildings and iconic landmarks. It’s a great area to stroll through the streets and explore the shops and restaurants and the many attractions.
Written November 8, 2023
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David N
Brisbane, Australia1,696 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We walked through this beautifully vibrant area of Lisbon with its many bars restaurants and shops. The odd street performance also appeared. The only negative here are some of the dodgy restaurants who get you in and promise the world but then claim at the end they only accept cash. We saw several groups cop this
Written October 12, 2023
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PaulaFernando
Lisbon, Portugal27 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
It's a beautiful area of Lisbon. Even though I am portuguese, I never get tired of walking around those streets. Plenty of tourists but still very authentic. Various nice cafés, good restaurants, and beautiful shops. Careful though with the Chiado Eyeglass Factory in Rua Garrett. They sell most of the international brands of sun glasses but extremely overpriced.
Written August 29, 2023
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rayraysworld
Warwick, UK1,982 contributions
Aug 2023
we stayed in this area. one of the main areas with attractions all around so many places to eat. shops. squares. fountains. statues. pretty much the centre of it all.
Written August 10, 2023
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,157 contributions
Apr 2023
Chiado is a quaint little neighbourhood between Bairro Alto and Baixa Pombalina that has something of a Bohemian feel to it with lots of boutique shops, cute eateries, bars, bookshops, squares lined with Calcada portuguesa, playful statues as well as nice monuments (Luis de Camoes) and a handful of attractive historic churches.
It is a good area to spend some time wandering, shopping, dining and just having a good time. We spent a couple days sightseeing in the area and also popped over during other afternoons and evenings for rounds of drinks and a couple meals during our recent visit to Lisbon.
It is a good area to spend some time wandering, shopping, dining and just having a good time. We spent a couple days sightseeing in the area and also popped over during other afternoons and evenings for rounds of drinks and a couple meals during our recent visit to Lisbon.
Written June 26, 2023
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Michael K
991 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Despite numerous churches in this neighborhood, the one most memorable is the skeletal remains of Convento do Carmo which is also close to the fantastic views at the viewing platform at the top of Elevador de Santa Justa. Just walking on Rua Garrett is nice too.
Written June 19, 2023
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5,260 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Chiado in lisbon is an important cultural and commercial area with its elegant and bohemian neighborhood. It lies between Bairro Alto and Baixa Pombalina streets. Trees are lined on both sides.
Written June 7, 2023
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GlobalGos
Tring, UK17 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
What can I say! We love Lisbon and stayed in the beautiful and perfectly located Chiado area.
Close to everything that you need and so central, it’s an absolutely perfect spot for seeing the sights of Lisbon.
Lovely bars and restaurants and not far from the Time Out market and the castle.
Close to everything that you need and so central, it’s an absolutely perfect spot for seeing the sights of Lisbon.
Lovely bars and restaurants and not far from the Time Out market and the castle.
Written April 14, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Phafabout
15 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We have just returned from a two night stay in Lisbon en route to a stay with friends further south.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and interesting city.
Lisbon is a very walkable city albeit with some challenging inclines. You must explore the Alfama district but be prepared to get lost then be enthralled by views over the city below.
We used the Metro and Main Line Train to visit Belem but otherwise walked everywhere, covering 12miles in the day. The history and viewing the heritage sites are well worth the exercise.
There are many excellent cafes, bars and restaurants all reasonably priced. We had a memorably delicious evening meal at the famous Sao Bento steak restaurant. Go there if you can.
Can't wait to go back.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and interesting city.
Lisbon is a very walkable city albeit with some challenging inclines. You must explore the Alfama district but be prepared to get lost then be enthralled by views over the city below.
We used the Metro and Main Line Train to visit Belem but otherwise walked everywhere, covering 12miles in the day. The history and viewing the heritage sites are well worth the exercise.
There are many excellent cafes, bars and restaurants all reasonably priced. We had a memorably delicious evening meal at the famous Sao Bento steak restaurant. Go there if you can.
Can't wait to go back.
Written April 5, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Is there a party shop in Chiado? I want to get balloons blown up for a birthday party while on holiday in Lisbon
Mardale V
Woolacombe, UK44 contributions
I think you can find on that narrow street what you’re looking for
Há perigo em andar à noite no centro? Vou ficar em um hotel na Praça dos Restauradores.
WALTENCIR O
Rio de Janeiro, RJ61 contributions
Boa noite, amigo. Mais tranquilo impossÃvel. Adoro andar a noite em todas as cidades que visito. Lisboa andei em todos os cantos de madrugada. Fui a Alfama, Chiado, Bairro Alto... Tudo hiper tranquilo. Pela madrugada,costumam lavar as ruas. Ja fui 2 vezes e fiz o mesmo roteiro, muito tranquilo.
roziki
21 contributions
What app should i use for where locals eat
Din
Amsterdam, The Netherlands42 contributions
Rua da Bica area has a lot of great local food restaurants and towards Calcade do Combro street top of Bica street to the West, restaurants both sides of the street are full with locals has best kitchen and price. The latter do not expect to be able to pay with credit card. Prefer cash as price is much lower and sometimes no pin transaction possible. Pay with smaller bills than €50,-
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You see many local senior citizens occupy the place for menu del dia from €3,50 a platter. Day menu and a pint for €1,20 or less.
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Also the cafés and bars in this area more for locals. Side streets and alleys are badly lit and is mainly your ‘not for tourists’ hint.
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Making an effort speaking the language is appreciated. You will be addressed in Portuguese.
roziki
21 contributions
What app should i use for where locals eat.quality food
Mimmo2210
Leicester, UK56 contributions
I'm not aware of such app that only shows where locals eat, however, one that the locals do use is Zomato . PT
This shows a range of restaurantes to eat from and as a guide, look at the reviews in Portuguese and then translate them
Leows
Rio de Janeiro, RJ529 contributions
Há restaurante aberto aos domingos (janeiro) na área do Chiado? Algum com vista para a cidade? Obrigada
Are there restaurants opened on sundays (january) in Chiado? Thanks.
José F
Marchegg, Austria448 contributions
Olá,
Mesmo aos Domingos deverá haver restaurantes abertos na zona do Chiado. Creio que uma boa escolha seria visitar o topo do Elevador de Santa Justa e os cafés/restaurantes com vista para a cidade. Boa estadia.
Ismael V
16 contributions
Hola Antonio, iremos aLisboa en Abril y alojaremos en Chiado. PodrÃas darnos orientación sobre restaurantes mas de "Lisboanos" y no tan de turistas ? Gracias, saludos
Ismael
mkchiado76
Granville, IL
Are most restaurants and attractions in Chiado open on Sundays in May?
Helder Pacheco da Silva
Coimbra, Portugal234 contributions
Yes they are, however like everywhere in the world "influenced by fast food chains" with a bit of local taste. as Portuguese i suggest you to go to Terreiro do Paço or Alfama areas to really enjoy Portuguese culture.
How far is it fromeplc sana Lisboa hotel
sano
Espoo, Finland
If you are traveling with two or more together than taking taxi is easier and convenient and sometimes cheaper than metro. One time metro cost is 1.40 euros per person and min taxi charge is 3.25 euros.
How far is it fromeplc sana Lisboa hotel
CLAUDEMontreal
Montreal, Canada158 contributions
Not very far but Lisbon is hilly and can be confusing with its narrow and curb streets. Better for the first time, take a taxi and avoid buses.
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