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Alecrim ao Chiado - Once Upon aHouse

Located on Lisbon's historic Alecrim street, this boutique hotel offers couples a ready-made venue with on-site accommodations, eliminating the logistics nightmare of coordinating separate locations.

Ceremony
20 seated
Reception
150 seated
Nearest airport
LIS · 20-30 minutes
Price range
$$$
Rating
4.7 /5 · 248

Alecrim ao Chiado - Once Upon a House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Lisboa, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS), 20-30 minutes.

01 · In a sentence

Alecrim ao Chiado - Once Upon a House in Lisboa.

Located on Lisbon's historic Alecrim street, this boutique hotel offers couples a ready-made venue with on-site accommodations, eliminating the logistics nightmare of coordinating separate locations.

The property operates as both ceremony and reception space with built-in guest housing, meaning your attendees can celebrate without worrying about transportation back to their hotels.

With a 4.7 Google rating, it delivers proven hospitality infrastructure for 20-150 guests.

My wife andI just spent a week (January 18/25) at Alecrim ao Chiado. We were absolutely impressed with the hotel - ambience, service, staff, quality for price, and location. The staff particularly impressed us - knowledgeable and extremely helpful. We would recommend this hotel and it's staff to you without reservation.

Larry Steeves
02 · What sets it apart

4 notes, from the desk.

Note 01

On-site hotel accommodations eliminate guest transportation logistics

Note 02

Operates as full-service wedding venue with ceremony and reception spaces

Note 03

Located in Chiado neighborhood, Lisbon's cultural heart with historic architecture dating to the 18th century

Note 04

4.7/5 Google rating from verified guests

04 · Hold a date

Check availability.

Select a date
May 2026
Pick a date

Choose a day from the calendar.

We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.

05 · A sample weekend

How the weekend usually runs.

Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.

Friday · day 01
  • 16:00-20:00Guest arrival and check-in at hotel; welcome dinner or informal gathering
Saturday · day 02
  • 09:00-11:00Bride/groom preparations; guest breakfast
  • 15:00Ceremony
  • 16:00-17:00Cocktail hour and photos in Chiado neighborhood
  • 19:00-23:00Reception dinner and dancing
Sunday · day 03
  • 10:00-12:00Farewell brunch; guest checkout
06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Getting there

LIS · 20-30 minutes

Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.

Typical total

€8,000-30,000

Boutique properties in Chiado command premium pricing. Estimate includes 2-night minimum stay for most guests (Friday arrival, Sunday departure). Request detailed quotes by season and guest count directly from the venue.

Ceremony fee

Contact venue for pricing

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

Reception

€50-150 / head

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

Room rate

€100-250 / night

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

Direct line

21 346 0979

Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.

07 · Questions

Asked along the way.

Can guests stay at the venue?+

Yes. Alecrim ao Chiado operates as a hotel, so wedding guests can book rooms on-site, simplifying logistics and extending the celebration.

What's included in the ceremony and reception?+

Contact the venue directly at http://onceuponahouse-alecrim.pt/ for detailed package information, as offerings vary by season and guest count.

How accessible is the venue from Lisbon's main airport?+

Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is approximately 7-9km away. Most guests use taxi, ride-share, or pre-arranged transfers (typically 20-30 minutes depending on traffic).

What's the neighborhood like?+

Chiado is Lisbon's bohemian quarter with galleries, bookstores, restaurants, and historic sites. Guests have immediate walkable access to cultural attractions.

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A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.