Cidade Velha Travel Guide
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Hotel Vulcão
Ribeira Grande de Santiago Cidade Velha Ilha de Santiago
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church ...
7.6/10 Good! (56 reviews)
First off, the cleaning quality was very poor, I have images that I would wish to add to this review. From the walls, cobwebs all over the corner of the room, visible blood from previous tenant smashing mosquitoes on the wall, and small ants crawling all over our bedsheet. We paid for the pool, since ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Apartamento Laranjinha
Rua Banana Cidade Velha
Fully refundable
The price is AU$109 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$109
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church and Royal Fortress ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
This isn't a hotel but just one room behind Rua Banana. Unable to contact in advance. After a long hot day I showed up at the room only to be told by the neighbors that the room has a problem. They called the owner Fatima and she advised me to go to another hotel. Unfortunately the other hotel demanded ...
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Limeira
ILHA DE SANTIAGO Cidade Velha SANTIAGO
Stay at this hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church and Royal ...
Muito-Bom
Adorámos a estadia mas não havia Wi-Fi por falha no router.. Staff muito simpático e prestável! Excelente vista e excelente pequeno-almoço 😊 Recomendamos!
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2019
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.

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 São Francisco monastery and church and Royal Fortress ...

Adorable 3-bedroom apartment in Praia for a relaxing getaway
Praia Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this apartment in Cidade Velha. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church and Royal Fortress of São Filipe are ...

Encanto Central Apartment
Praia Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this apartment in Cidade Velha. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Royal Fortress of São Filipe and São Francisco monastery and church are ...
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.
Popular places to visit
Royal Fortress of São Filipe
Find out about the history of Cidade Velha with a stop at Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
São Francisco monastery and church
You can find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you stop by São Francisco monastery and church. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario is just one of the places to see in Cidade Velha, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Activities

Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, church & Flavours
AU$35
per adult

From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers
AU$121
per adult

Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
AU$95
per adult

Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail
AU$156
per adult


