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Hotel Central

3.5 star property
City-center São Tomé hotel with restaurant

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 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
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $64
includes taxes & fees
$56 per night
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, City View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua de Angola, São Tomé, São Tomé

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of São Tomé - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fort de Sao Sebastiao - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Paroquia da Santissima Trindade - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden - 26 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Xico's Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Camões - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪90 Graus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Papa Figo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pico Mocambo - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Central

Located just 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the airport, Hotel Central offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). For a bite to eat, guests can check out Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 14 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

  • Pets stay free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

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

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

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 drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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 (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.

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 to 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 airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Central?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 10 per person roundtrip.
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, Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.
Does Hotel Central have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
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 19 minutes' walk from Fort de Sao Sebastiao.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Hotel did not approve of Expedia reservation and had no room. Need refund.
sahar, 5-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Noisy at night because os so many dogs on the streets looking for food.
Isac, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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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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 business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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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10/10 Exceptional

Jongchul, 3-night business 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
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family 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

Anders, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Xavier, 13-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Isabel, 1-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
Verified Expedia guest review

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 with friends
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