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 NZ$143 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$143
3 July - 4 July
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 ...
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Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city
Pestana Trópico

Pestana Trópico

4 out of 5
Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago
The price is NZ$289 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$289
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (276 reviews)
"Staff friendliness!"

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Pestana Trópico
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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

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
Quinta Achada Fazenda

Quinta Achada Fazenda

2.5 out of 5
Achada Fazenda Baixo Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pedra Badejo Beach and Pedra Badejo Municipal ...
Quinta Achada Fazenda
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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.

Stay near popular Cidade Velha attractions

Royal Fortress of São Filipe

8.4/10 (58 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Picture 11 for Activity Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, church & Flavours

Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture

NZ$69
per adult
Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture
Picture 5 for Activity Private tour: Explore Santiago Island

From Praia: Explore the whole island in 1 day

NZ$128
per adult
From Praia: Explore the whole island in 1 day
Transfer from Praias airport to the hotel - Praia, Santiago

Transfer from Praias airport to the hotel - Praia, Santiago

NZ$30
per adult
Transfer from Praias airport to the hotel - Praia, Santiago
Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha

Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha

NZ$109
per adult
Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
Walking Tour Praia, Highlights tour

Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour

NZ$24
per adult
Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour
Santiago ISLAND TOUR by Aventour - Nature & Local Life Tour

Santiago ISLAND TOUR by Aventour - Nature & Local Life Tour

NZ$119
per adult
Santiago ISLAND TOUR by Aventour - Nature & Local Life Tour
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Cities near Cidade Velha

A coastal town with buildings along the shoreline, a prominent hill in the background, and the ocean in the foreground.

Praia