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Explore Praia's vibrant Plateau district where colonial architecture frames bustling markets and the Presidential Palace. Spend afternoons at Quebra Canela beach with its golden sand, then ask locals about their favourite seafood restaurants serving fresh cachupa and grilled fish.
Top reviews in Praia
Barceló Praia Cape Verde
Barceló Praia Cape VerdePrainha
10/10 Excellent
A last minute break and it could not have been spent in a better place! The hotel and staff were excellent, as were the food and amenities.
A last minute break and it could not have been spent in a better place! The hotel and staff were excellent, as were the food and amenities.
Deborah Susan
Syds Guesthouse I
Syds Guesthouse IPrainha
10/10 Excellent
Extremely wonderful stay twice in a week (we went back because it was so nice and so close to beach).
Host was helpful with advice and taxis.
Breakfast was homemade and amazing and different each day.
Extremely wonderful stay twice in a week (we went back because it was so nice and so close to beach).
Host was helpful with advice and taxis.
Breakfast was homemade and amazing and different each day.
Anonymous traveller
Hotel Pérola
Hotel PérolaPlateau
10/10 Excellent
Food in the restaurant is delicious and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.
The hotel is only a short walk from the city centre and about 15 minutes from the airport by taxi.
Food in the restaurant is delicious and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.
The hotel is only a short walk from the city centre and about 15 minutes from the airport by taxi.
Anonymous traveller
Pestana Trópico
Pestana TrópicoPrainha
10/10 Excellent
The hotel provided transport to and from the Airport. Check in and check out were painless. Rooms have been refurbished. I’d choose a room which overlooks the open air pool area. Breakfasts are very good and the quality of food served in them Restaurant is excellent. There are always taxis waiting outside to take you wherever you want to go. The Hotel’s hapoy to arrange for English speaking drivers to take you on longer excursions too. If you ask for tea/ coffee making stuff it will be...
The hotel provided transport to and from the Airport. Check in and check out were painless. Rooms have been refurbished. I’d choose a room which overlooks the open air pool area. Breakfasts are very good and the quality of food served in them Restaurant is excellent. There are always taxis waiting outside to take you wherever you want to go. The Hotel’s hapoy to arrange for English speaking drivers to take you on longer excursions too. If you ask for tea/ coffee making stuff it will be...
Clive
Boutique Hotel Praia Maria
Boutique Hotel Praia MariaPlateau
10/10 Excellent
Tutto ok. Buona colazione
Tutto ok. Buona colazione
AMBROGIO
Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach
Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise BeachSanta Cruz
8/10 Good
My room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff, as always, were lovely. I enjoy eating in the restaurant on the beach.
My room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff, as always, were lovely. I enjoy eating in the restaurant on the beach.
geoffrey
Hotel Vip Praia
Hotel Vip PraiaPraia
10/10 Excellent
Everything was lovely. Stayed one night on my way to Airport next day. Staff was very lovely, the views are beautiful. Breakfast was good, better that I expected.
Room was spotless clean
A little small but very cosy and comfortable. Excellent location
Overall recommended and if come back to a hotel would not mind staying there again.
Everything was lovely. Stayed one night on my way to Airport next day. Staff was very lovely, the views are beautiful. Breakfast was good, better that I expected.
Room was spotless clean
A little small but very cosy and comfortable. Excellent location
Overall recommended and if come back to a hotel would not mind staying there again.
Erica
Hotel Santiago
Hotel SantiagoPraia
10/10 Excellent
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.
Christopher
Praia Confort
Praia ConfortPlateau
10/10 Excellent
Good breakfast and near to a supermarket and restaurants. 5 minutes from a beach. Be careful when i did check in they wanted to pay again the fares and taxes! Took 2 days to resolve the problem. They speak in escudos and we don’t understand cuz we think is the city tax ( 23€) and they wanted me to pay around 300€!! Take whit u all the receives to prove what u did already paid. The rest everything was good.
Good breakfast and near to a supermarket and restaurants. 5 minutes from a beach. Be careful when i did check in they wanted to pay again the fares and taxes! Took 2 days to resolve the problem. They speak in escudos and we don’t understand cuz we think is the city tax ( 23€) and they wanted me to pay around 300€!! Take whit u all the receives to prove what u did already paid. The rest everything was good.
Neusa Lourenço
Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar
Hotel Oásis Atlântico PraiamarPrainha
10/10 Excellent
The room was kept very clean. Aircon worked well. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
The room was kept very clean. Aircon worked well. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
KEVIN
Hotel Vulcão
Hotel VulcãoCidade Velha
10/10 Excellent
This hotel is just awesome!! The staff especially were so friendly and helpful!!! Room 202 with the balcony view is incredible and those rooms are amazing for sunrise views with lovely little well thought about balconies! It’s a cute little hotel with gorgeous views, the staff let us pick the room that we wanted when we asked. One of the guys at reception literally answered all of our questions even when they were unrelated to his service or even the island! He looked up tour companies for us on...
This hotel is just awesome!! The staff especially were so friendly and helpful!!! Room 202 with the balcony view is incredible and those rooms are amazing for sunrise views with lovely little well thought about balconies! It’s a cute little hotel with gorgeous views, the staff let us pick the room that we wanted when we asked. One of the guys at reception literally answered all of our questions even when they were unrelated to his service or even the island! He looked up tour companies for us on...
A Balakumar
Aparthotel Palace
Aparthotel PalacePraia
8/10 Good
Lovely stay, a few components was a little dysfunctional but nothing to fuss over. Air conditioning helped a lot. Thank you for having me, I will definitely be looking forward to seeing you again.
Lovely stay, a few components was a little dysfunctional but nothing to fuss over. Air conditioning helped a lot. Thank you for having me, I will definitely be looking forward to seeing you again.
Bernie
Residencial Cosmo
Residencial CosmoAssomada
8/10 Good
Right in the heart of Assomada. I stay here every time.
Right in the heart of Assomada. I stay here every time.
geoffrey
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What's it like to stay at an apartment in Praia?
There are 74 apartments to choose from in Praia for your trip.
How do you know if an apartment is a good option for you?
An apartment comes equipped with a kitchen, so you can cook some of your meals, and is often more spacious than a traditional hotel room. Apartments are a good option for solo travellers who want to live like locals, but also for families who want the conveniences of home.
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What can I expect from the weather in Praia?
Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially if you are planning a longer stay in Praia. The hottest months are usually October and September, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 22°C. Average annual precipitation for Praia is 257 mm.
What should I see and do in Praia?
Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Museu Etnográfico de Praia is one of the cultural attractions. While here, Alexandre Albuquerque Square and Estadio da Varzea are other places worth a visit.
What's the best way to get to and around Praia?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can you save you a headache when you get to your destination. Fly into Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.), which is located 2 mi (3.2 km) away from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Maio Island (MMO), which is 25.3 mi (40.6 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.