Title: Visit Cidade Velha: 2026 Travel Guide for Cidade Velha, Cape Verde | Expedia.com [Hotels in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha-Hotels.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha-Vacation-Rentals.d6360684.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cidade Velha Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cidade Velha ## Travel Guide ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/8f4d777f-611d-41ec-a813-5bc71d0f9381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cidade Velha, Santiago , Kap Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/b2fed9c4-ceaa-48ed-9b2b-0740a4f5afa6.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) ## Visit Cidade Velha Things to do Reviews - Cidade Velha Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Cidade Velha ![Hotel Vulcão](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15820000/15812400/15812302/74446ef0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Vulcão Ribeira Grande de Santiago Cidade Velha Ilha de Santiago Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery ... 7.6/10 Good! (60 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 Jan 3, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=15812302&PinnedHotelID=15812302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360684) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=15812302&PinnedHotelID=15812302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360684) ![Apartamento Laranjinha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34820000/34813600/34813561/db55dede_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartamento Laranjinha Rua Banana Cidade Velha $60 nightly $76 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 Oct 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=34813561&PinnedHotelID=34813561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360684) ![Hotel Limeira](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34840000/34840000/34839917/0df552e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 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! 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Additional terms may apply. ![Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116130000/116126400/116126380/c6361ef8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... [](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h116126380.Hotel-Information) ![Adorable 3-bedroom apartment in Praia for a relaxing getaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120450000/120443800/120443746/f05f4f77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... [](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha-Hotels-Adorable-3-Bedroom-Apartment-In-Praia-For-A-Relaxing-Getaway.h120443746.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Halcyon Cabo Verde Close to the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94632800/94632790/1fe21410_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Halcyon Cabo Verde Close to the Beach Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago Stay at this villa in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church and Royal Fortress ... [](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha-Hotels-Villa-Halcyon-Cabo-Verde.h94632790.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6360684&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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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cidade Velha hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360684&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360684&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360684&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360684&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360684&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360684&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Royal Fortress of São Filipe Find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you take a trip to Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Fortress-Of-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) #### São Francisco monastery and church You can find out about the history of Cidade Velha with a stop at São Francisco monastery and church. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Sao-Francisco-Monastery-And-Church-Cidade-Velha.d553248621532404083.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Igreja-Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Cidade-Velha.d553248621562866473.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![4h Guided city tour Praia & Cidade Velha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925400/c7f50182-8d41-4dc1-ba79-a88a2497e8cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4h Guided city tour Praia & Cidade Velha $64 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4h-guided-city-tour-praia-cidade-velha.a47925400.activity-details) ![Santiago: Discover the Island on a Private Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46047714/a46c206a-63dc-4fde-a19b-49c7ffa9b8cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day $76 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-praia-discover-santiago-island-in-1-day.a46047714.activity-details) ![From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48075519/cb2b129f-92ca-494d-bf54-1e033250c5e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers $82 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-port-of-praia-island-tour-for-cruise-ship-passengers.a48075519.activity-details) ![Professional concierge service in praia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44826213/49e609bd-e658-40b9-bccf-e7310c69dc96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde $198 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-in-praia.a44826213.activity-details) ![Santiago Island: Banana Plantation, Natural Park & Workshop with a local family](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2573817/234e5c31-18ed-4517-88b6-5a733e4cac68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santiago Island: Banana Plantation, Natural Park & Workshop with a local family $87 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-island-banana-plantation.a2573817.activity-details) ![Full day Santiago Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1131802/832817de-0af5-44ef-b2f9-bdbe73b89ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full day Santiago Excursion $111 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-santiago-excursion.a1131802.activity-details) [See all activities in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Cidade Velha 4 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Mark It is remote but worth it for a few days. ## Cities near Cidade Velha ![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 ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Packages - [Hotels near São Francisco monastery and church ](https://www.expedia.com/Sao-Francisco-Monastery-And-Church-Hotels.0-l553248621532404083-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario ](https://www.expedia.com/Igreja-Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Cidade-Velha.d553248621562866473.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Fortress of São Filipe ](https://www.expedia.com/Royal-Fortress-Of-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) - Cities near Cidade Velha - Places of interest [Praia](https://expedia.com/Praia.dx2936)[Sao Domingos](https://expedia.com/Sao-Domingos.dx553248628225425431) - 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