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
- Open season
- May – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.7 /5 · 248
Alecrim ao Chiado - Once Upon a House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Lisboa, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS), 20-30 minutes. Best months: May, July, August, September.
Alecrim ao Chiado - Once Upon a House in Lisboa, open May–September.
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.
4 notes on the house.
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
Best held in May, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Alecrim ao Chiado - Once Upon a House.
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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.
- 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
Things worth knowing.
LIS · 20-30 minutes
Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport.
€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.
Contact venue for pricing
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€50-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€100-250 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
May – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
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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