Cidade Velha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a coastal town with a rugged coastline, a bay, and distant mountains.
A coastal town with a rugged coastline, terraced fields, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
A coastal village with houses along the shoreline, a road curving through the landscape, and a clear view of the ocean.
A stone fort with a flag, a small tower, and a view of the sea.
A hilly landscape with green vegetation and a few scattered buildings.
Hotel Vulcão

Hotel Vulcão

4 out of 5
Ribeira Grande de Santiago Cidade Velha Ilha de Santiago
The price is AU$116 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$116
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attraction Royal Fortress of São Filipe is ...
7.6/10 Good! (63 reviews)
"The pool and access to the sea were lovely but the cockroaches in our (hard) bed every night were not"

Reviewed on 4 June 2026

Hotel Vulcão
Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city

Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city

Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this villa in Cidade Velha. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Fortress of São Filipe and Quebra Canela Beach are ...
Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city
Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

5 out of 5
Av. Rotary International Praia Praia
The price is AU$277 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$277
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Centro Cultural Português ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
"I spent three days in Praia for work and this hotel was perfect - access to the beach, a beautiful pool, helpful staff who got me a car to the airport in record time when mine didn’t show up. And delicious food!"

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Barceló Praia Cape Verde
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.
Kaza Karibu: large house with sea view, very quiet & fully equipped

Kaza Karibu: large house with sea view, very quiet & fully equipped

Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this holiday home in Cidade Velha. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Royal Fortress of São Filipe and Quebra ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Très belle maison à Cidade Vehla
"Maison de rêve, très joliment décorée, où nous nous sommes tout de suite sentis chez nous. Super contact avec Lois dont nous avons suivi toutes les recommandations pour faire de ce passage par Cidade Vehla un moment marquant de notre séjour. Merci pour tout!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Kaza Karibu: large house with sea view, very quiet & fully equipped
Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city

Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city

Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this villa in Cidade Velha. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Fortress of São Filipe and Quebra Canela Beach are ...
Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city
Praia City Apartments

Praia City Apartments

4 out of 5
Achada São Filipe Praia Santiago
Stay at this aparthotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market ...
Praia City Apartments
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.

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