Title: São Tomé Travel Guide: Best of São Tomé, Água Grande Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in São Tomé](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Tome-Hotels.d553248635975177343.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in São Tomé](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Tome-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975177343.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[São Tomé Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Tome.d553248635975177343.Car-Hire-Guide)[São Tomé Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Tome.d553248635975177343.Holidays-City-Breaks) # São Tomé Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Street scenes in the old colonial district of São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe (STP), Central Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975177343/86879e51-2ef2-4341-aa95-f45ff5f40bbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![São Tomé](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006815/07aca925-8318-4676-9191-b2ca4e7702d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit São Tomé Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in São Tomé ![Vila Maria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006815/07aca925-8318-4676-9191-b2ca4e7702d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vila Maria While Vila Maria may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and Palácio dos Congressos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Tome-Island-Vila-Maria.dx553248635976400254) - Top hotels in São Tomé - Top Holiday Rentals in São Tomé ![Pestana São Tomé](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2150500/2150447/4b0f9c44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pestana São Tomé Avenida Marginal 12 De Julho São Tomé £197 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in São Tomé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and Cloçon Téla Chocolate ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (79 reviews) Wonderful stay, great staff, easy, relaxing delightful. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=2150447&PinnedHotelID=2150447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975177343) ![Omali São Tomé – Principe Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6770000/6762300/6762264/dcc8cb9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omali São Tomé – Principe Collection Praia Lagarto São Tomé Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £191 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in São Tomé. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions São Sebastião Museum and Cloçon Téla Chocolate ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews) Lovely hotel, staff and location. Very close to airport as well Recommend highly Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=6762264&PinnedHotelID=6762264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975177343) ![Pestana Miramar São Tomé](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5720000/5710500/5710443/a4e1f9fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pestana Miramar São Tomé Avenida Marginal 12 De Julho São Tomé £144 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in São Tomé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and São Sebastião ... 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Popular attractions Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and Cloçon ... 2/10 (1 review) \*\*I DO NOT RECOMMEND\*\* I booked an apartment through Expedia, but when I arrived, there was no one available to give me the keys. I wasn’t provided with any contact details for checking in with the host. I emailed the host to inquire about how to access the flat, but the only response I received ... Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Tome-Island-Hotels-Yupop-Apartamento.h98504010.Hotel-Information) ![Inviting 10 Bed Apartment in Sao Tome](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95320000/95318700/95318611/5916db57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inviting 10 Bed Apartment in Sao Tome Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho São Tomé São Tomé Stay at this apartment in São Tomé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and São Sebastião Museum ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Tome-Island-Hotels-Inviting-10-Bed-Apartment-In-Sao-Tome.h95318611.Hotel-Information) ![Alojamento Santos Silva ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120451900/120451805/8c12cec9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alojamento Santos Silva Bobô Forro (Rio Vouga) São Tomé Água Grande Stay at this holiday home in São Tomé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory and Estadio Nacional ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Tome-Hotels-Alojamento-Santos-Silva.h120451805.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in São Tomé](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975177343&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check São Tomé hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975177343&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975177343&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975177343&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975177343&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975177343&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975177343&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### São Sebastião Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in São Sebastião Museum in São Tomé. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-De-Sao-Sebastiao-Agua-Grande.d6118166.Attraction) #### Cathedral of São Tomé Cathedral of São Tomé is just one of the places to see in São Tomé, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-Sao-Tome-Agua-Grande.d553248621565341574.Attraction) #### Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho Catch an event at Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho during your trip to São Tomé. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Nacional-12-De-Julho-Sao-Tome.d6118168.Attraction) ### Things to do ![sipson tours stp](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46329716/eb4c74ab-26e6-4a3f-9e5c-fce4f44e2cc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### sipson tours stp £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sipson-tours-stp.a46329716.activity-details) [See all activities in São Tomé](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sao-Tome.d553248635975177343.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near São Tomé ![](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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app