Alecrim ao Chiado - Once Upon a House
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.
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. Best months: May, July, August, September.
About Alecrim ao Chiado - Once Upon a House
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.
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A wonderful quaint hotel! So historic, clean, unique and the people were so kind. Claudia and the staff were just fantastic. This hotel was my first experience in Portugal and it made me fall in love with this country.
Audrey Allen · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIS, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- On-site hotel accommodations eliminate guest transportation logistics
- Operates as full-service wedding venue with ceremony and reception spaces
- Located in Chiado neighborhood, Lisbon's cultural heart with historic architecture dating to the 18th century
- 4.7/5 Google rating from verified guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 16:00-20:00Guest arrival and check-in at hotel; welcome dinner or informal gathering
- 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
- 10:00-12:00Farewell brunch; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIS · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000-30,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000-30,000+ depending on guest count (20-150), season, and package selections
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Contact venue for pricing
- Reception
- €50-150+ a headAisle estimate
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€50-150+ (varies by menu/season)
- Room rate
- €100-250+ a nightAisle estimate
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€100-250+ per room (boutique hotel rates)
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with May mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 21 346 0979
Answered by the venue in local hours.
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.
Questions about the venue
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.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.