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Hotel Central

3.5 star property
City centre São Tomé hotel with restaurant

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In the heart of the business district, Hotel Central offers a warm welcome with local and international cuisine at Restaurant. Start your day with breakfast, indulge in coffee from the coffee shop/cafe or explore shopping on site. With free WiFi, luggage storage and helpful multilingual staff available to assist you.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is £48
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

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  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Rua de Angola, São Tomé, São Tomé

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of São Tomé - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palácio dos Congressos - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • São Sebastião Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) - 15 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Xico's Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Pirata - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bar Maravilha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa Figo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lanchonete Falcão - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Hotel Central

  • Located just 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the airport, Hotel Central offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Free perks include self-parking and local cuisine breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Shopping

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 10 per person (return)

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.

This property accepts cash.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel Central Hotel

Hotel Central São Tomé

Hotel Central Hotel São Tomé

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Central offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Central?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Central?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Central?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 10 per person return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Central?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Central?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Does Hotel Central have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around Hotel Central like?

Hotel Central is in the heart of São Tomé, a short 4-minute walk from Cathedral of São Tomé and 18 minutes' walk from São Sebastião Museum.

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Reviews

Hotel Central Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great value. Great location. Ok breakfast. Overall good value for money
Elisabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent good value centrally located hotel

This is an excellent centrally located well-kept hotel. Close to supermarket, restaurant and sites of interest in town, Friendly staff but language can be a bit of an issue
Mohammad, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ok hotel

The old say: You get what you pay for.
Ola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in the middle of the city. The aircon works flawlessly.Great water pressure in the shower as well. Would definitely return.
Jonathon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly, but the breakfast was disappointing.
Adeby, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hospitality of Elena and her team are outstanding. Enjoyed very much. One week is not enough!
Hiroyuki, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Noisy at night because os so many dogs on the streets looking for food.
Isac, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Recommended Given Options Available in the Capital

Great location in the center of the city. It also happens to be the best location to change money. The wifi was good, but the rooms are very small - smaller than suggested in the listing. We would not recommend using their airport pick up/transfer service. There are limited options available for hotels in the capital, so we still recommend Hotel Central.
Rebecca B, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Hotel did not approve of Expedia reservation and had no room. Need refund.
sahar, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

On my last night, I was locked out and couldn't open the outside door to enter the hotel. I tried to contact the hotel using the phone number provided on Expedia, but it wasn't updated. As a result, I had to stay at a friend's house for the night.
Adeby, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quarto limpo, ar condicionado a funcionar e o pequeno-almoço suficiente.
Paulo, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Einfaches Stadthotel in Sao Tome mit freundlichem, hilfsbereitem Personal, für mich war Alles vorhanden was ich brauchte, nur schade dass die Restaurantbar im Haus schon gegen 19h schliesst! schliesstRestaurbrabeabrbraha
Ruediger, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Hotel Central

Quartos e casas de banho muito degradadas. Pequeno almoço fraquíssimo. Quando chegamos a pessoa que nos fez o check in (muito simpático e solicito) andou connosco de quarto em quarto a procurar quartos que estivessem limpos e arrumados (pq boa parte deles, apesar de já serem 18h, não estava pronto para check in). O chuveiro não funcionava bem, estava sempre a saltar para a torneira.
Carlos, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Gostei da limpeza. Os equipamentos não são bem conservados como o ar condicionado e o gerador. Nao verificam se as lâmpadas dos quarto e do banheiro todas funcionam. Tive que pedir para mudar-me do quarto por causa do ar condicionado velho e que não funciona bem. Precisam trocar algumas unidades de ar condicionado.
Isac, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best experience I've had for a long time.

I was intrigued to see a little bit of the second smallest country in Africa, and learn a little about its religions and history; so I booked to stay in Hotel Central from Monday November 9th through Friday November 13th. My expectations were neither too high nor too low but in reality the visit was one of the best I've had in years. The (paid) shuttle was waiting at the small but efficient airport and in fifteen minutes, I arrived at Hotel Central. The owner and some of the hotel team greeted me on arrival and in no time I was settled in. It has to be said that guests were few, chiefly because people are not travelling much these days but the hotel, with its own small restaurant, was functioning very well. The restaurant, complete with a non-smoking area, was where I took breakfast (part of the room rate) and if needed, lunch from a varied menu. The restaurant closed around seven in the evening, so eating out for dinner was necessary, but easy to manage with a small selection of (capital) city centre eateries. Portuguese is the language of both the country and the hotel. English was rarely spoken anywhere but did not prove a problem. The hotel is not a beach hotel but for sightseers, discoverers and business people it is perfect. It must have been good because I could not resist booking one more night at the hotel. The friendliness and homeliness of the whole hotel team is enough of a reason to visit this hidden gem of a hotel, on a hidden gem of an island, called Sao Tome.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simply the Best.

I chose this hotel based on the positive reviews on the site. They were not wrong. Helena, Jose, Carolina proved the perfect hosts. From the strategic central location, generously sized clean bedroom with aircon, fridge, tea making facilities to the lovely breakfast served each morning. This is an uber reliable boutique home from home. The icing on the cake was the airport shuttle driver waiting on my delayed flight till about 1am in the morning to pick me up. It was the best omen to a truly satisfying trip.
Oluwafemi, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

サントメの街のど真ん中にあるホテルで、どこに行くにも便利でした。 頼んでおいた空港送迎もスムーズでした。 朝食もシンプルでしたが美味しかったです。
ジョー, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

In ottima posizione nel centro della città di Sao Tomè ma in una strada molto trafficata nelle vicinanze del mercato. Nel complesso il soggiorno è stato gradevole.
Vincenzo, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

STEVEN, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

sahar, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jongchul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anders, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Xavier, 13-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Isabel, 1-night trip