Title: Visit Santiago: Best of Santiago Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Santiago](https://expedia.com/Santiago-Hotels.d6085194.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santiago](https://expedia.com/Santiago-Vacation-Rentals.d6085194.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Santiago](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santiago.d6085194.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santiago](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santiago.d6085194.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santiago Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santiago.d6085194.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santiago ## Travel Guide ![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/df26db9d-b187-447a-aa4e-6f70176c496e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/6532a146-5b91-4177-b974-acf7d2998a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santiago Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Santiago ![Horse riding Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/8e83db3f-9fc9-48a1-9b4c-a36ad1ccdde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Terra Branca While Terra Branca might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Market and Estadio da Varzea. [](https://expedia.com/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Santiago.dx6085194.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Santiago Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Santiago ![Barceló Praia Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103110000/103108700/103108637/w3837h2555x3y4-ada0a666_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló Praia Cape Verde Av. Rotary International Praia Praia Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $181 nightly $214 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026&selected=103108637&PinnedHotelID=103108637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085194) ![Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044300/1044276/w1021h683x3y0-05de87a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago $171 nightly $202 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (260 reviews) Great property and friendly staff. Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F4%2F2026&endDate=3%2F5%2F2026&selected=1044276&PinnedHotelID=1044276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085194) ![Hotel Vip Praia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9640000/9630800/9630704/c9621d73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Vip Praia Avenida Jorge Barbosa Praia Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (281 reviews) Staff went above and beyond to help solve a problem I had. Room was clean and comfortable and hotel location was convenient, next to restaurants and grocery store. Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=9630704&PinnedHotelID=9630704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085194) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=9630704&PinnedHotelID=9630704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085194) [See all 236 properties in Santiago](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6085194) 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. ![Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120260000/120258000/120257967/b422e300_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design Praia Praia Stay at this apartment in Praia. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha Beach are located ... 2/10 (1 review) I give this stay 0 stars. Host cancelled my reservation days before my stay and created a big issue for me during my vacation. Beware! Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Praia-Hotels-Dolce-Waves-Luxury-Apartment-With-Sea-View.h120257967.Hotel-Information) ![Aparthotel Ixola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17320000/17314600/17314600/5da85611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Ixola Rua Ciade Amadora Tarrafal Stay at this aparthotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby. Durant notre séjour de 10 jours, le ménage a été fait seulement 2 fois dans l'appartement et les draps et serviettes ont été changés qu'une seule fois. Reviewed on Feb 18, 2020 [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels-Aparthotel-Ixola.h17314600.Hotel-Information) ![Tarrafal Relax](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115499400/115499374/bd74f968_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tarrafal Relax Tarrafal Tarrafal Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ... Je suis très satisfaite de l’accueil, l’hôte était très courtois et a l’écoute, l’appartement est très bien situé, lumineux propre et spacieux. Nous avons passé un agréable, je reviendrais c’est sur! Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels-Tarrafal-Relax.h115499374.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santiago](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6085194&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.com/Royal-Fortress-Of-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tarrafal Camp You can study the exhibits at Tarrafal Camp, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Tarrafal. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Camp-Tarrafal.d553248622710548393.Vacation-Attraction) #### market Find out about the history of Assomada when you take a trip to market. Discover the area's museums and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Market-Assomada.d553248621532404085.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Santiago ![Praia lighthouse on Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/bafe99ec-e7c5-4e40-bd85-68e44491665d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia ![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Cruz ![Panoramic aerial view of Tarrafal beach in Santiago island in Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346338/75139101-e314-4401-926b-ed9de282f213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tarrafal ![Aerial panoramic view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/9cd5c9b5-ebbf-4f33-a411-4679803490d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cidade Velha - Cities near Santiago - Places of interest [Praia](https://expedia.com/Praia.dx2936)[Pedra Badejo](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo.dx6085479)[Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx6144397)[Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal.dx6346338)[Calheta de Sao Miguel](https://expedia.com/Calheta-De-Sao-Miguel.dx6350902)[Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos](https://expedia.com/Sao-Lourenco-Dos-Orgaos.dx6352337)[Assomada](https://expedia.com/Assomada.dx6359824)[Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.dx6360684)[Rui Vaz](https://expedia.com/Rui-Vaz.dx3000001184)[Ribeira da Barca](https://expedia.com/Ribeira-Da-Barca.dx3000467709)[Sao Domingos](https://expedia.com/Sao-Domingos.dx553248628225425431) - [Tarrafal Beach ](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248625384333272.Vacation-Attraction) - [Prainha Beach ](https://expedia.com/Prainha-Beach-Praia.d553248621555560198.Vacation-Attraction) - [Market ](https://expedia.com/Market-Praia.d553248621532404087.Vacation-Attraction) - [Serra da Malagueta Nature Park ](https://expedia.com/Serra-Da-Malagueta-Nature-Park-Cape-Verde.d553248621532404092.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mangue Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mangue-Beach-Sao-Domingos.d553248635928111498.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dona María Pia Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Dona-Maria-Pia-Lighthouse-Praia.d553248635975977737.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Fortress of São Filipe ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Fortress-Of-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tarrafal Camp ](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Camp-Tarrafal.d553248622710548393.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pedra Badejo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144266.Vacation-Attraction) - [market ](https://expedia.com/Market-Assomada.d553248621532404085.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall ](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Municipal-Mall-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144265.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.com/Grandvaux-Barbosa-National-Botanical-Garden-Sao-Lourenco-dos-Orgaos.d553248635928111464.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museu Etnográfico de Praia ](https://expedia.com/Museu-Etnografico-De-Praia-Praia.d553248621532404088.Vacation-Attraction) - [Estadio da Varzea ](https://expedia.com/Estadio-Da-Varzea-Praia.d6101588.Vacation-Attraction) - [Porto Madeira ](https://expedia.com/Porto-Madeira-Santa-Cruz.d553248621532404093.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tabanka Museum ](https://expedia.com/Tabanka-Museum-Assomada.d553248621566122683.Vacation-Attraction) - [Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario ](https://expedia.com/Igreja-Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Cidade-Velha.d553248621562866473.Vacation-Attraction) - [lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Lighthouse-Tarrafal.d553248621532404090.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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