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madison place

Praia (2,150 ft from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

A recently renovated property, madison place is located in Praia near Praia Negra, Justice Palace and Ethnography Museum. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

R
Riccardo
From
Italy
Very good person. Suggest a lot of good place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$26.83
1 night, 2 adults

Zeyden Place Apt 2

Praia (2,650 ft from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

Featuring city views, Zeyden Place Apt 2 provides accommodation with a balcony, around 2 km from Praia do Portinho.

T
Thomas
From
Germany
The apartment is huge and located near Praia airport. We stayed here with four people for one night after a late arrival. Pickup at the airport is available upon request. The pictures display pretty well what you can expect. Beds are comfortable. Everything was clean and the host very nice and caring.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$71.37
1 night, 2 adults

Zeyden Place Apt

Praia (2,650 ft from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

Situated in Praia, the recently renovated Zeyden Place Apt offers accommodation 2 km from Praia do Portinho and 3.2 km from Justice Palace.

V
Vladyslava
From
Ukraine
The apartment is spacious and clean. The host was really nice and checked us in at night cause we had a late flight. Especially good for those who have a next flight and need a place near the airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$51.79
1 night, 2 adults

My Flat 0

Praia (2,850 ft from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

My Flat 0 has a terrace and is located in Praia, within just 1.2 km of Praia Negra and 1.7 km of Praia de Gamboa. This apartment provides accommodation with a balcony.

E
Eudísio
From
Cape Verde
The location is great, restaurant is amazing and facilities were excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$28.85
1 night, 2 adults

My Flat 2

Praia (2,900 ft from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, My Flat 2 is situated in Praia. It is set 1.2 km from Praia Negra and offers luggage storage space.

J
Julian
From
Netherlands
Great appartment, very clean. Transfer service to the port was perfectly on time at 6am!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$37.29
1 night, 2 adults

My Flat 1

Praia (2,900 ft from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

Situated in Praia, 1.5 km from Justice Palace and 1.4 km from Ethnography Museum, My Flat 1 offers a terrace and air conditioning. It is set 1.8 km from Sucupira Market and features a minimarket.

P
Paulius
From
Cape Verde
The cafe on the first floor has great food. Try out the tuna steak. Good price for Praia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$30.94
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Cisalta N5 - Quarto Casal

Praia (0.7 mi from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

Casa Cisalta N5 - Quarto Casal is located in Praia, 3 km from Praia de Prainha and 1.1 km from Alexandre Albuquerque Square.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$23.79
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Cisalta N2 - 5mn Centro City

Praia (0.7 mi from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

Set within 3 km of Praia de Prainha and 1.1 km of Sucupira Market, Casa Cisalta N2 - 5mn Centro City features rooms in Praia.

I
Irena
From
Slovenia
I had great stay there! There was a self check in, nice room, clean bathroom, terrace and small kitchen. Close to old centre and Sucupira market.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$23.79
1 night, 2 adults

Vivenda Paraíso, Charming house on the Plateau

Praia (0.9 mi from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

Featuring city views, Vivenda Paraíso, Charming house on the Plateau provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.5 km from Praia Negra.

H
Henk
From
Netherlands
Excellent location on the Plateau; very big appartement; friendly and helpfull owner
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$68.18
1 night, 2 adults

Chez Lena, Appartement confortable 3 chambres

Praia (0.9 mi from Nelson Mandela International Airport)

Located in Praia in the Santiago region, Chez Lena, Appartement confortable 3 chambres has a balcony. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

K
Kay
From
Netherlands
A Home Away From Home in Praia My stay at this apartment in Praia was absolutely wonderful. From the moment I arrived, everything felt just right—calm, easy, and welcoming. The apartment itself was spacious, spotless, and beautifully furnished, with everything I needed to truly relax and unwind. But what truly made this stay unforgettable was the host and his family. Their warmth, kindness, and willingness to help went far beyond my expectations. Whether it was offering great local tips, helping with practical matters, or simply having a friendly chat—they were always there, and always with a smile. You can really feel they do this from the heart. Because of them, I didn’t just feel like a visitor—I felt genuinely welcome. This wasn’t just a place to stay, it was an experience I’ll carry with me. I’m incredibly grateful and I truly hope to return one day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$83.92
1 night, 2 adults
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Located on the Santiago Island, in front of the ocean and just 200 metres from the city's main beach, Pestana Tropico Ocean & City Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool with sunbeds, meeting rooms and...

From US$229.51 per night
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Located in Praia, 7.8 km from Cape Verde National Stadium, Pereira lounge bar provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Situated in Praia, 70 metres from Praia de Gamboa, Beramar Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

From US$125.87 per night
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Boasting a terrace and a bar, Chez Maria Julia Boutique Hotel is situated in Praia, 600 metres from Cova Figueira Beach and 1.1 km from Cabo Verde University.

From US$141.61 per night
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Set in Praia, 400 metres from Cova Figueira Beach, Vivi Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

From US$57.69 per night
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Situated in Praia, 700 metres from Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde, Hotel Happy Day features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Located in Praia, 500 metres from Sucupira Market, Hotel Cesaria boasts a sun terrace and views of the city. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

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Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of sea, Barceló Praia Cape Verde is set in Praia, a few steps from Praia de Prainha.

From US$201.26 per night
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Offering a restaurant, Praia Confort offers self-catering accommodation. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Apartments at Praia Confort feature a seating area. Private bathrooms also come with a shower.

From US$93.15 per night
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Set in Órgãos, 21 km from Cape Verde National Stadium, Hotel São Jorge village offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Set in Cidade Velha, around 700 meters from the city centre, Pousada Villa Concetta boasts a furnished terrace a sea view.

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Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Vip Praia is located in Praia. Free WiFi access is available. Private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower.

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Offering an outdoor pool, Oasis Praiamar is located in Praia. At Oasis Praiamar guests will find a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas.

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8.0

It's a great place, just be care if you are a woman.

It's a great place, just be care if you are a woman. Do NOT go out alone or at night. My housemate and I went to a beach that was 6-7 walking minutes away. It was absolutely lovely. We went at 6pm and left at 8pm. It was dark. Unfortunately 2 masked children (of about 12) tried to "jump" us with knives. I've been traveling for 30 years and robbed 7 times before (including this; that averages out to 1/4 years and I AM VERY WHITE, with blue eyes, blond hair and stand out in certain places, so I may be an "easy target". Still, I've never had knives drawn on me. So PLEASE be careful, especially if you are women. BE SMART. I wasn't. Thankfully all I walked away with was some PTSD and bad memories, but they had masks & REAL KNIVES and it could have been VERY BAD.
Guest review by
Jessica
Belgium
4.0

Crowded and chaotic city, far from the peaceful atmosphere...

Crowded and chaotic city, far from the peaceful atmosphere found on the other Cape Verde islands. The local population generally doesn’t speak English and often seems offended if you don’t speak to them in Portuguese. Tourists are frequently stared at, which can make you feel a bit out of place, and the overall impression is that visitors aren’t always welcome. We had a bad experience in Praínha, where persistent children came up asking for money, while older men seemed to be eyeing our bags left on the towels. We ended up having to leave immediately by taxi. Outside of the Plateau—the only area recommended for tourists and heavily patrolled by military and police—you don’t really feel safe.
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Grazia Pennisi
Italy
10

Actually I’m a Nigerian.

Actually I’m a Nigerian. When I traveled there I found it difficult to communicate in Cape Verde due to I can’t speak Portuguese. But there are another islands that they do speak English there. in this country 99% people speaks Portuguese. So that’s just my experience. But the was nice and peaceful
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