Praia

Travel Guide

Praia lighthouse on Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands
Praia lighthouse on Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands
Aerial view of Praia city in Santiago - Capital of Cape Verde Islands - Cabo Verde
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Horse riding Cape Verde

Where to stay in Praia

Horse riding Cape Verde

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.

Terra Branca
Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

5 out of 5
Av. Rotary International Praia Praia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 668 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
SAR 668
SAR 790 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & 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! (94 reviews)
The room was amazing and the front desk service. The only bad experience was the dinning area and bar. The staff are not trained the right way and lack customer service

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Barceló Praia Cape Verde
Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

4 out of 5
Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago
The price is SAR 683 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 683
SAR 808 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (257 reviews)
Great property and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 6 October 2025

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel
Hotel Pérola

Hotel Pérola

3 out of 5
Chã de Areia Praia
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Diogo Gomes Statue and Estadio da ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (180 reviews)
Clean, quiet, extremely professional staff

Reviewed on 31 August 2025

Hotel Pérola
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

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 3 January 2026

Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design
Apartment, 3 floor with sea views

Apartment, 3 floor with sea views

Praia Praia
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela ...
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Reviewed on 2 October 2024

Apartment, 3 floor with sea views
Grand-appartement Praia Palmarejo, lumineux balcon

Grand-appartement Praia Palmarejo, lumineux balcon

Praia Praia
Stay at this apartment in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Estadio da Varzea are located ...
Grand-appartement Praia Palmarejo, lumineux balcon
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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Reviews of Praia

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
4
5 - Excellent 22%
4 - Good
9
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 28%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Will be back!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice people. Nice atmosphere. Nice beaches and recommendable bar overlooking the beach and sea.

5/5 - Excellent

maria

Ask for a tournament around island, there are a lots more island to visit like Sal , Boa Vista . S Vicente . And fresh seafood daily you can find in any restaurant.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great place to vacation

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Could improve appearance by clearing building lots with cinder block buildings half torn down. Stronger law enforcement on people who urinate in public

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good for one or two days. Not more than that.