Take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe at Forte de São Francisco Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Cozinha do Convento, offers lunch, dinner, and pool views. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a playground and an arcade/game room.
Located in Chaves, Forte de São Francisco Hotel is in the city center. Forte de Sao Francisco and Roman Baths Museum of Chaves are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Cultural de Chaves and Chaves Railway Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural de Carrazedo de Montenegro and Centro de Artes Nadir Afonso. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Chaves travel guide
Rua Terreiro da Cavalaria, Forte de Sao Francisco, Chaves, 5400-435
What's nearby
Forte de Sao Francisco
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Roman Baths Museum of Chaves
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Chaves Castle
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Museu da Região Flaviense
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Nadir Afonso Contemporary Art Museum
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Porto Airport (OPO)
94 min drive
Restaurants
Adega do Faustino
5 min walk
Restaurante Carvalho
9 min walk
Taberna Benito
7 min walk
Mil Doce
5 min walk
Sandy Coffee
6 min walk
About this property
Forte de São Francisco Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel in the city center
A poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Forte de São Francisco Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Cozinha do Convento, offers lunch, dinner, and pool views. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a playground and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
An outdoor tennis court, an area shuttle, and an electric car charging station
A foosball table, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.
Is Forte de São Francisco Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Forte de São Francisco Hotel located?
This family-friendly Chaves hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Forte de Sao Francisco, Chaves Railway Museum, and Centro Cultural de Chaves. Museu da Região Flaviense and Museu de Arte Sacra da Catedral de Chaves are also within 10 minutes.
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Forte de São Francisco Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Wonderful stay with one minor critique!We had a fantastic time during our stay here. The staff was incredibly welcoming, the service was top-notch, and the overall atmosphere was excellent. Everything from the check-in process to the overall comfort of the room exceeded our expectations.The only area that could use an improvement is the bathroom, which felt a bit dated. However, everything was perfectly clean and fully functional, so it didn't take away from our experience. 9/10- We highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here again!!
Great hotel with classy facilities in an old fortress. Spacious rooms and king-size bed. Buffet breakfast. Pool and gym are available and not crowded but didn't have the time to use them.
Clean, big room but the most amazing - huge area of the former fort with historical staff, paintings, carpets, old walls. Very impressive conformable bed and car parking in the territory
I was expecting a little bit more from a 4 star hotel. Not a wide variety of ammenites on the room and no replacements. 3 breakfasts we only had scrambled eggs. No water bottle replacement.
This must be our 10 th visit over the years
I love bringing friends here. The look on their faces as you enter the walls to reveal this gem of a hotel
Brilliant check in with friendly staff . We were hot and sticky being 37.c
The large pool was open and welcoming
The rooms clean and well equipped . Just one of our party had a plumbing issue with the shower
Breakfast was beautiful with loads of fresh fruits and yoghurts . Plus hot food if you wanted . Staff very friendly
On our second night we ate the restaurant in the hotel. Although very busy with a large group the staff were great and one of the best meals was had by all. Our group of seven throughly enjoyed the hotel has many antique artifacts as is like a living museum
Will be staying again next year
What an amazing hotel ! It's split into two halves, with the dining (and much more - chapel, art gallery, lovely rooms, including a games room!) in a separate building across the courtyard. If it's raining, there is a tunnel connecting the two!
The breakfast was very good - the evening meal (we had half-board) was reasonably good, not outstanding.
We couldn't use the large outdoor pool this time, but it's impressive.
Our main comment is about the staff, who were very friendly and incredibly helpful when we had a medical issue in the early hours of the morning of Saturday 21st September. The night porter was very kind and went out of his way to help - we're very grateful. The local A&E is close, and they dealt with the problem very well.
We'd recommend this hotel, and it was great value, especially the half-board option.
Love this hotel. Super nice staff. Love the free parking and the rooms are clean.
We had an issue with our mini fridge and a smell in the room but the staff did not wait to make sure it was fixed. They removed the broken fridge and brought in a new one
Gorgeous position inside the fort. Wonderful breakfast. The pool was the best thing: great temperature, large and deep! Good sun lounger availability. Good bar. Good system of deposit for pool towels etc to ensure only hotel guests used it. The views were glorious. The buildings were incredible. Enjoyable art on the walls. Loved the mix of modern and ancient. Great parking. Wish we’d stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Vicky
2025/11/1
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The gentleman at the reception was excellent.
Great breakfast and nice stay.