in Lisbon, Portugal
Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites
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Billed as the world's first city-centre family hotel, Martinhal Chiado is the rare Lisbon address that treats children as guests, not an afterthought. You get apartment living with hotel service in the heart of the old town, plus a free supervised kids club so parents can slip out for dinner.
Our verdict
The gold standard for families who want space, a kitchen and a kids club without leaving the centre of Lisbon.
The rooms
Studios to two-bedroom apartments, all with a real equipped kitchen and a proper dining area. Layouts are built for families: cosy studios hide living-room bunk beds, while one and two-bedroom suites give parents a separate room. Most units genuinely sleep four to six, and cots and rails are free on request.
At a glance
- Sleeps
- 4 to 6 per apartment
- Kids club
- Free, 6 months to 9 years
- Kitchen
- Full kitchen in every unit
- Pool
- None
- Metro
- 6 min to Cais do Sodre
- Baby gear
- Cots and high chairs free
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Free supervised kids club from 6 months to 9 years, open 09:30 to 17:30
- Fully equipped kitchens with oven, dishwasher and coffee machine in every apartment
- Living-room bunk beds and connecting layouts that keep families together
- Baby gear on loan: cots, high chairs, bottle warmers and monitors
- A six-minute walk to Cais do Sodre metro and the riverfront
- Evening babysitting so parents can enjoy Chiado's restaurants
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Breakfast in the apartment
Toast and fruit in your own kitchen, no queue for a buffet.
- 9:30
Drop-off at the kids club
Little ones start the day with themed games and crafts.
- 10:00
Parents explore Chiado
Coffee and bookshops while the club runs.
- 13:00
Family lunch out
Grab everyone and share plates at Time Out Market.
- 16:00
Tram 28 to the castle
End the afternoon on the ramparts at golden hour.
Family things to do nearby
Tram 28 ride
Hop the famous yellow tram climbing from Baixa up to the castle; kids love the rattle and the steep turns.
Castelo de Sao Jorge
Ramparts to run along, peacocks in the gardens and the best view over the city.
Santa Justa Lift
A wrought-iron lift straight out of a storybook, ending on a rooftop viewpoint.
Time Out Market
A food hall five minutes downhill where everyone picks a different dish, pastel de nata included.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots, bottle warmers and monitors are free, and the kids club takes children from six months, which is unusually early for a city hotel.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The play areas and equipped kitchen make daily rhythms easy, though the cobbled hills outside demand a sturdy carrier over a stroller.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The free club with crafts and science games keeps five to nine year olds happily busy for a full morning.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Older kids age out of the club but love the central location and the freedom of an apartment base.
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Parents also ask
Is the kids club really free?
Yes, supervised sessions for guests aged six months to nine years are included, running roughly 09:30 to 17:30. Evening babysitting is a paid extra.
Is there a pool?
No. This is a city aparthotel, so plan a park or a day trip if your children need to burn off energy in the water.
Can we cook our own meals?
Every apartment has a full kitchen with oven, dishwasher and coffee machine, which is a real money-saver for families.
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