Skip to main content

Featured homestay destinations

Destination inspiration for your trip – find a homestay

The best homestays in Santiago

Check out our pick of great homestays on

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Situated in Cidade Velha, 8.6 km from Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde, Cactus Guest House has a private beach area, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. Located on the beachfront, this property has pool with a view, a garden and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Lovely place. Great views, clean, peaceful. Incredible staff. They are ready to help with anything… Cintia & Mamadu 🫶

Show more Show less
9
Superb
99 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

With mountain views, Dunas De Areia Preta is located in Ribeira da Prata and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, children's playground and picnic area. With sea views, this accommodation offers a balcony. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. It was clean and the family setting was exactly what we were looking for. The home cooked meals breakfast and dinner were delicious. We enjoyed the late afternoon walks down to the black sandy beach.

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
158 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Situated in Tarrafal, Santiago region, Charming House Tarrafal is located 300 metres from Tarrafal Beach.

All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Units include a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a balcony and some have city views. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. comfortable room, good location, fair price

Show more Show less
9.5
Exceptional
29 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

Boasting inner courtyard views, Casa Tota offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 34 km from Cape Verde National Stadium. Featuring mountain and garden views, this homestay also features free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 40 km from Sucupira Market.

Show more Show less
9.7
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

The homestay is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Sucupira Market is 40 km from the homestay, while Ethnography Museum is 40 km away. Nelson Mandela International Airport is 40 km from the property. A nice view from a spacious balcony, beautiful interior and gorgeous paintings on the wall. It was fascinating to stay here for one night in our trip through the island. Apart of that, we got the receipt and tasting of craft grog drink which is so good.

Show more Show less
9.4
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Boasting sea views, Tarrafal Ecodécor Rooms offers accommodation with terrace, around 400 metres from Mar di Baxu Beach. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out for guests. It's a short distance from the beach in a quiet street opposite a local school. The shared areas as kitchen, living room, bathroom and the balcony are cleaned daily. Our room was comfortable and had all we needed. We really appreciated Cino our host, who gave us a lot of tips about where to go eat and how to best explore the island. We can only recommend him and his business.

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
99 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Offering quiet street views, Mendes Family Homestay - B&B In The Heart Of Praia is an accommodation located in Praia, 300 metres from Ethnography Museum and 500 metres from Justice Palace. It is situated 1.4 km from Praia Negra and provides a shared kitchen. The accommodation features beauty services, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. They were so helpful and friendly... I really recommend this place in the heart of Praia.

Show more Show less
8.9
Fabulous
121 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

KAZARÃO DI MAVETE- Guesthouse is a beachfront property set in Praia, 200 metres from Justice Palace and 300 metres from Jaime Mota Barracks. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 1.1 km from Praia Negra. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Beautiful clean room in a very convenient location. Great value for the price. The man at reception was very helpful Andy friendly and drove us to the airport at 2:30 am.

Show more Show less
8.7
Fabulous
618 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

Situated in Tarrafal, Hotel Sol Marina offers beachfront accommodation 100 metres from Tarrafal Beach and provides various facilities, such as a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Excellent location (1min walking from Tarrafal beach), great breakfast and super view, nice staff. Good value for money ! Will definitely book there again

Show more Show less
8
Very good
290 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Set within 1.1 km of Praia Negra and 200 metres of Justice Palace in Praia, A Casa da Mizi features accommodation with seating area and a kitchen. The property features mountain views and is 300 metres from Jaime Mota Barracks and 400 metres from Praia Presidential Palace. The guest house offers sea views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. A nice and affordable place. We stayed only for one night as we had another flight early in the morning. The host, Maria is extremely polite and friendly. Even though she says she doesn’t speak English very well, there were 0 issues whatsoever in terms of communication. Overall a great place to lay your head down for a few days or even a week.

Show more Show less
8.7
Fabulous
364 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Most booked homestays in Santiago this month

FAQs about homestays in Santiago

Homestays that guests love in Santiago