Title: Cidade Velha Travel Guide: Best of Cidade Velha, Cape Verde Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Cidade-Velha-Hotels.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Cidade-Velha-Holiday-Rentals.d6360684.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cidade Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cidade Velha Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cidade Velha Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cidade Velha Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d80f8237b2a265a4710c74e615517de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d80f8237b2a265a4710c74e615517de7.jpg) ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22d5103c573a4bebefa70ff66c119725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22d5103c573a4bebefa70ff66c119725.jpg) ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8666311a178372985bcc1c13518cc1e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8666311a178372985bcc1c13518cc1e9.jpg) ## Visit Cidade Velha Things to do - Top hotels in Cidade Velha - Top Holiday 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 Fully refundable £70 26 Sept - 27 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery ... 7.4/10 Good! (48 reviews) "I would recommend it." Reviewed on 23 May 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=27%2F09%2F2025&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 £55 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church and Royal ... "Great location in the middle of everything. Wifi works. Supernice landlord and his wife. Cleaning service although apartamento." Reviewed on 18 Jan 2020 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=34813561&PinnedHotelID=34813561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360684) ![Account Pousada Quinta da Ribeirinha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34820000/34813400/34813346/a56e75a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Account Pousada Quinta da Ribeirinha Quinta da Ribeirinha, Cidade Velha £48 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star B&B in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church and Royal ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews) "The property was peaceful and the room very comfortable. We had some last minute changes to our booking due to flight schedules and the staff was understanding and flexible" Reviewed on 26 Dec 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=34813346&PinnedHotelID=34813346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360684) [See all 180 properties in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6360684) 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. ![Kaza Karibu: large house with sea view, very quiet & fully equipped ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106640000/106635200/106635107/0b48b189_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaza Karibu: large house with sea view, very quiet & fully equipped Cidade Velha, Ribeira Grande de Santiago Stay at this holiday home in Cidade Velha. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church ... Très belle maison à Cidade Vehla "Maison de rêve, très joliment décorée, où nous nous sommes tout de suite sentis chez nous. Super contact avec Lois dont nous avons suivi toutes les recommandations pour faire de ce passage par Cidade Vehla un moment marquant de notre séjour. Merci pour tout!" Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cidade-Velha-Hotels-Kaza-Karibu-Large-House-With-Sea-View.h106635107.Hotel-Information) ![N3xt Level Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118200000/118198000/118197986/0b11e0c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### N3xt Level Home Praia, Ribeira Grande de Santiago Stay at this apartment in Cidade Velha. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted baths and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Fortress of São Filipe ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cidade-Velha-Hotels-N3xt-Level-Home.h118197986.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Bouganvilea – Rustic Charm, Sea View, and Pool in Cidade Velha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119710000/119710000/119709992/b94389b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Bouganvilea – Rustic Charm, Sea View, and Pool in Cidade Velha Cidade Velha, Ribeira Grande de Santiago Stay at this holiday home in Cidade Velha. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery and church and Royal Fortress of São Filipe are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cidade-Velha-Hotels-Villa-Bouganvilea-Rustic-Charm.h119709992.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/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. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Real-De-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Monastery-And-Church-Cidade-Velha.d553248621532404083.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.co.uk/Igreja-Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Cidade-Velha.d553248621562866473.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Black sand/ tarrafal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3973887/2cfb2d72-be3d-4556-b9d3-dca83ac7724d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santiago island & Full Day Island £86 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santiago-island-full-day-island.a3973887.activity-details) ![Cape Verde: Full-Day with Professional Taxi Driver](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46003868/14367df5-aed0-46c6-ac05-139b3affe0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SantiagoIsland: Full-Day with Professional Taxi Driver £112 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santiagoisland-full-day-with-professional-taxi-driver.a46003868.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 £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santiago-island-banana-plantation.a2573817.activity-details) ![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 £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4h-guided-city-tour-praia-cidade-velha.a47925400.activity-details) ![Visit Praia from the point of view of the locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48124414/d2550f98-7f5e-4063-a3cc-37f10a09ee6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover Praia from a Local’s Perspective with Lunch £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-praia-from-a-locals-perspective-with-lunch.a48124414.activity-details) ![Praia: Guided City Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48170048/1a5064fe-6b14-4315-acb8-2e06ebf1cbda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Praia: Guided City Sightseeing Tour £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.activity-details) [See all activities in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cidade Velha ![Praia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/903f497cfda925311336f2a83f0ad244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia.dx2936) - Cities near Cidade Velha - Places of interest [Praia](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia.dx2936) - [Estadio da Varzea](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Da-Varzea-Praia.d6101588.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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