Title: Visit Cidade Velha: Best of Cidade Velha Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.ca/Cidade-Velha-Hotels.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.ca/Cidade-Velha-Vacation-Rentals.d6360684.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Cidade Velha Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cidade Velha Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cidade Velha ## Travel Guide ![Aerial panoramic view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/9cd5c9b5-ebbf-4f33-a411-4679803490d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/8f4d777f-611d-41ec-a813-5bc71d0f9381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cidade Velha, Santiago , Kap Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/b2fed9c4-ceaa-48ed-9b2b-0740a4f5afa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cidade Velha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cidade Velha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/df26db9d-b187-447a-aa4e-6f70176c496e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cidade Velha Things to do - Cidade Velha Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Cidade Velha ![Hotel Vulcão](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15820000/15812400/15812302/dd71e9f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Vulcão Ribeira Grande de Santiago Cidade Velha Ilha de Santiago CA $92 CA $114 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions São Francisco monastery ... 7.6/10 Good! (61 reviews) The hotel has nice views, but the bathrooms need renovation. The shower is not working properly, and the hall bathroom needs renovation. The food there isn't that good, especially the steak. They don't have an iron in the room they charge you for ironing your clothes.the pool for me needs two more ... Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=15812302&PinnedHotelID=15812302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360684) ![Villa Halcyon Cabo Verde Close to the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94632800/94632790/2e2a28ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Halcyon Cabo Verde Close to the Beach Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago Stay at this villa in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. 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While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Real-De-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) #### São Francisco monastery and church You can find out about the history of Cidade Velha with a stop at São Francisco monastery and church. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Sao-Francisco-Monastery-And-Church-Cidade-Velha.d553248621532404083.Vacation-Attraction) #### Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario is just one of the places to see in Cidade Velha, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 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