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Hotels · São Tomé · ★★★

Hotel Central

📍 Rua de Angola, São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe · Show on map

Good298 reviews7.7
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Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking

About the property

Hotel Central is located in São Tomé. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Hotel Central have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

An à la carte breakfast is available at the accommodation. At Hotel Central you will find a restaurant serving African, Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.

São Tomé International Airport is 9 km away.

Type
Hotels ★★★3-star rating
Location
São ToméSao Tome Island
Guest rating
7.7 / 10Good · 298 reviews
Check-in
from 13:00until 19:30
Check-out
by 11:00
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Accepted payment methods

  • Cash only

Prices and availability

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioningfree
  • Airport shuttleextra charge
  • Non-smoking

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Socket near the bed

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet

  • Internet services free

Parking

  • Parking nearby

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits extra charge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Wine/champagne extra charge

General

  • Air conditioning free
  • Designated smoking area
  • Iron
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tile/marble floor

Services

  • Airport shuttle extra charge
  • Car hire
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping free
  • Luggage storage free
  • Shuttle service extra charge

General accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast) free

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

7.7 Good298 reviews

Highlights

  • Location

Could be better

  • Comfort
  • Facilities
  • Staff 8.8−0.2
  • Facilities 7.7−0.6
  • Cleanliness 8.3−0.3
  • Comfort 7.9−0.7
  • Value for money 8.1−0.3
  • Location 9.2+0.4
  • Wi-Fi 8.4+0.2

Average in São Tomé · 43 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

9.4 ExceptionalAverage of these 10 reviews

  • DanielFinland · Sep 25, 2024 10Exceptional

    Liked : As central as it gets. Easy to get to and from the airport. Easy walking to chocolate shops, monuments, restaurants, churches. Easy money exchange. And easy for pick up points of you're doing any tours. Super happy with our stay!

    • Double Room
  • AngieUnited States · Mar 18, 2024 9Exceptional

    A comfortable stay in the heart of São Tomé

    Liked : Central location, friendly staff, adequate amenities, hot water is hot and air-con is cold.

    Disliked : Breakfast could use a little improvement in varieties and quality

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
  • IreneUnited Kingdom · Jan 1, 2024 10Exceptional

    Liked : I liked everything and everyone. Dona Helena was a fantastic host. Me and my partner could not ask for a better place. We were safe and blessed to be there. We thoroughly recommend this hotel without a doubt. The food was excellent and fresh. Thank you ever so much for having us. We are coming back for sure.

    Disliked : Nothing to report

    • Double Room
  • BartBelgium · Nov 19, 2023 10Exceptional

    Liked : What a nice stsy, the lady of the house is amazing,, on top of things and helping out at all times
    Small but delicious breakfast, freh local fruits
    Free shower at 5 pm on last day and a big hug.
    I spend 200 days a year in hotels, but this is an overall experience to remember 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
  • RonaldSpain · Apr 17, 2023 10Exceptional

    good location, great value, excellent service

    Liked : very central location with very clean rooms. the owner is a lovely woman and extremely helpful and attentive.

    Disliked : no complaints at all

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
  • StefanosGreece · Nov 24, 2025 9Exceptional

    Convenient central hotel

    Liked : Central location, nice breakfast relatively poor though, kind staff,nice rooms, clean, beat cafe on basement

    Disliked : Mattress, poor breakfast- a pity

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
  • AnandaSouth Africa · Nov 15, 2025 8Very good

    Liked : Excellent central location (though the trade-off is traffic noise), clean, comfortable, and friendly staff. Perfect for a one-night stay in the city

    • Double Room
  • RonenFrance · Nov 3, 2025 10Exceptional

    Liked : Centrally located but quiet. Clean, comfortable and tastefully appointed room. Very good breakfast.

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
  • ElisabetePortugal · Aug 16, 2025 8Very good

    Its a good place to stay and feel the heart of São Tomé city. I do recommend.

    Liked : The hotel itself and the coffee and restaurant inside. made me remember Portugal many years ago. Everything very clean and staff extremely nice and friendly.

    Disliked : The noise during the night. If it was not music , is someone playing drums... not easy...

    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
  • SéverineFrance · Apr 10, 2025 10Exceptional

    Nice place to stay when in the capital

    Liked : Great hotel at the center of the capital with air conditioning, electricity and hot water. Staff is smiling and kind.

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

Rua de Angola, São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Praça Yon Gato 310 m5 min walk
  • Parque Popular 740 m10 min walk
  • Emília Beach 2.8 km3 min drive
  • Lagarto Beach 3.8 km4 min drive
  • Praia Luchinga 4.9 km9 min drive
  • Diogo Nunes Beach 6.0 km8 min drive

Restaurants and cafés

  • Pastelaria Central on site
  • Pensao Turismo on site
  • Snack Munjaue 120 m2 min walk
  • Internet Café 120 m2 min walk
  • Gelado 160 m2 min walk
  • Pico Mocambo 530 m9 min walk

Getting around

  • São Tomé International Airport 4.2 km10 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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