Title: Visit Chaves: 2026 Travel Guide for Chaves, Vila Real District | Expedia.com [Hotels in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Hotels.d6620.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Vacation-Rentals.d6620.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Chaves](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Chaves.d6620.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Chaves.d6620.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Chaves.d6620.Car-Rental-Guide)[Chaves Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Chaves.d6620.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Chaves ## Travel Guide ![Ponte de Trajano reflected on Tamega river in Chaves, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/38357dd9-2959-42e4-9d15-f5d8e1cc8f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view of Roman Bridge along Tamega River in Chaves, Portugal ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/a86a6aeb-713a-4f95-9ef0-b40bd2e38e95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tamega river park, chaves city, portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/cf768d2a-a135-493f-a490-8861222a40f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/95949077-479c-4a95-a995-cba7941c83f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/791247919615283200/1bf326bb-45a1-4d3c-8d5c-ced35df1a308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chaves Things to do - Chaves Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Chaves ![Forte de São Francisco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2130300/2130275/319f3a3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forte de São Francisco Hotel Rua Terreiro da Cavalaria Chaves $75 nightly $80 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chaves. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and room service. Popular attractions Forte de Sao Francisco and Chaves ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (266 reviews) The room was very clean and the staff were polite and helpful. A very interesting place to stay. The breakfast was very good. Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=2130275&PinnedHotelID=2130275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6620) ![Vidago Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3800000/3792300/3792290/094f7ec4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vidago Palace Parque De Vidago Chaves $241 nightly $256 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chaves. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Golf Course Vidago Palace and A Botica do ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews) Service and facilitates are not 5\* My husband and I booked two rooms so we could each take calls and work in the evenings. When we arrived, the restaurant had no electricity, so only salad was available. We’d just cycled 90km, so that was disappointing but understandable. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. Not long after ... Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=3792290&PinnedHotelID=3792290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6620) ![Ibis Styles Chaves ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37060000/37059500/37059435/f5532721_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ibis Styles Chaves Rua 25 Abril Chaves Vila Real Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $76 nightly $80 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Chaves. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Roman Baths and Palace of Justice and Ponte ... [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=37059435&PinnedHotelID=37059435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6620) [See all 207 properties in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026®ionId=6620) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Casa Guardião](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88300000/88290400/88290301/56219d16_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Guardião R. Cândido Sotto Mayor 109 Chaves Vila Real Stay at this apartment in Chaves. Enjoy free WiFi and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Ponte Trajano and Roman Baths and Palace of Justice are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Hotels-Casa-Guardiao.h88290301.Hotel-Information) ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77160000/77158300/77158234/f54d1ec0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House Chaves Vila Real Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Chaves. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Chaves Railway Museum and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Amazing! Our stay at Pedro's was amazing. The listing is just as pictured. All 3 bedrooms were good size and the bedroom with 2 twin beds was perfect for my toddlers. Definitely kid friendly with Netflix available on the TV. The kitchen had plenty to get us started and was a good size. The washer also worked ... Reviewed on May 23, 2023 [](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Hotels-House.h77158234.Hotel-Information) ![Chalets Avelino Carolino, Perfect for creating MEMORIES, ECO and PET Friend](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111050000/111049400/111049353/ee948e54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chalets Avelino Carolino, Perfect for creating MEMORIES, ECO and PET Friend Chaves Vila Real Stay at this vacation home in Chaves. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chaves Castle and Torre de Menagem ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Tinoco Fantástico local! Muito bem equipado e com excelente aspecto. Aconselho mesmo Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h111049353.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6620&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Chaves hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[Mar 27 - Mar 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[Mar 28 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Chaves Castle After visiting Chaves Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Castle-Chaves.d6118488.Vacation-Attraction) #### Roman Baths and Palace of Justice You can learn about the history of Santa Maria Maior when you stop by Roman Baths and Palace of Justice. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Roman-Baths-And-Palace-Of-Justice-Chaves.d6279392.Vacation-Attraction) #### Golf Course Vidago Palace Enjoy a round of golf in Vidago at Golf Course Vidago Palace. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Golf-Course-Vidago-Palace-Chaves.d553248621563221363.Vacation-Attraction) #### Forte de Sao Francisco Learn about the local history of Santa Maria Maior when you take a trip to Forte de Sao Francisco. Discover the area's hot springs and casinos. [](https://expedia.com/Forte-De-Sao-Francisco-Chaves.d6118490.Vacation-Attraction) #### Torre de Menagem & Museu Militar Find out about the history of Santa Maria Maior when you spend time at Torre de Menagem & Museu Militar. Discover the area's hot springs and casinos. [](https://expedia.com/Torre-De-Menagem-Museu-Militar-Chaves.d553248621532957570.Vacation-Attraction) #### Forte de São Neutel You can find out about the history of Santa Maria Maior with a trip to Forte de São Neutel. Discover the area's hot springs and casinos. 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