Where to stay in Praia, Cape Verde

Pick the area first: the Plateau for the historic centre, Prainha and Quebra Canela to be near the sea, Palmarejo and Achada Santo António for more residential and business areas.

Updated on 2026-10-30

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

$$$$

Prainha

Scores of 4.5 or above on both sources.

Best for: Travellers after a five-star hotel by the sea

  • Google Maps: 4.7/5 · 527 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
  • Booking: 4.5/5 · 863 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
Official website +238 350 07 85

Casa Jardim di Sol

$$

Palmarejo

The highest Booking score in this selection, at a guesthouse in a residential area.

Best for: Travellers who prefer a quiet guesthouse

  • Booking: 4.55/5 · 210 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
  • Google Maps: 4.7/5 · 41 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
Official website +238 976 30 79

Chez Maria Júlia Boutique Hotel

$$$

Palmarejo

A boutique hotel with consistently good scores on both sources.

Best for: Travellers looking for a small hotel

  • Google Maps: 4.4/5 · 89 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
  • Booking: 4.35/5 · 350 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
Official website +238 262 77 70

Pestana Trópico

$$$$

Prainha

One of the most-reviewed hotels in the city, with good scores on both sources.

Best for: Travellers who want a large hotel near the sea

  • Google Maps: 4.4/5 · 1,417 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
  • Booking: 4.25/5 · 1,651 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
Official website +238 261 42 00

Hotel Cesaria

$$

Fazenda

Mid-range prices and many positive reviews on both sources.

Best for: Travellers looking for a mid-range price

  • Google Maps: 4.2/5 · 413 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
  • Booking: 4.25/5 · 1,029 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
Official website +238 261 65 56

Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar

$$$$

Prainha

The most-reviewed hotel on Google in this selection, scoring above 4 on both sources.

Best for: Travellers who want to stay in Prainha

  • Google Maps: 4.3/5 · 1,623 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
  • Booking: 4.05/5 · 363 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
Official website +238 260 84 40

Boutique Hotel Praia Maria

$

City centre

The most affordable option in this selection, in the city centre.

Best for: Travellers who want a central stay on a budget

  • Google Maps: 4/5 · 214 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
  • Booking: 4/5 · 1,078 reviews · checked on 2026-10-30
Official website +238 590 99 97

Practical tips

  • By budget in this selection: Praia Maria is the affordable option; Hotel Cesaria and Casa Jardim di Sol are mid-range; Chez Maria Júlia, Barceló, Pestana Trópico and Oásis Praiamar cost the most.
  • On a first visit, the Plateau and Prainha keep you close to the centre and the sea.
  • Check prices for your dates: rates vary a lot through the year.