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Hotel Central

Água Grande, São Tomé

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Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.0/5

GoodFrom 25 reviews

5.0/54 Mar 2026

Paulo

Quarto limpo, ar condicionado a funcionar e o pequeno-almoço suficiente.

5.0/58 May 2024

Jonathon • Couple Trip

Excellent hotel in the middle of the city. The aircon works flawlessly.Great water pressure in the shower as well. Would definitely return.

5.0/521 Oct 2023

Hiroyuki • Solo Trip

Hospitality of Elena and her team are outstanding. Enjoyed very much. One week is not enough!

5.0/526 Jun 2023

Isac • Family Trip

Noisy at night because os so many dogs on the streets looking for food.

5.0/521 Dec 2022

Mohammad • Solo Trip

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

5.0/527 Nov 2020

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/510 Mar 2020

Oluwafemi • Solo Trip

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.

4.6/527 Jan 2022

It is close to a superb restaurant on the same street, called Cafe Canoes, where it can provide English-language menu translations as well as friendly and welcoming waiters. The location is in the heart of Sao Tome, which is a centrally located hotel. The room was well-appointed, and the breakfast was also excellent.

4.4/58 Nov 2023

Excellent location, all necessary amenities, including street cash changers, petrol stations, supermarkets, bars, and restaurants, are right outside this hotel. Its ideal for your first night on the island so you can soak up the culture. I had a room facing the garden, which was pretty disappointing since I was hoping to one facing the street. However, it was very clean, the air conditioning was functioning, and you got two free bottles of water. The restaurant was rather disappointing. The coffee was delicious, but for the food all they did was a ham and cheese sandwich and some eggs. For what you get, its slightly overpriced.

4.4/512 Jul 2023

Located in the city centre, on weekends it can get loud. The room is simple without wifi, but very clean. The breakfast is poor and the staff is disorganized.

4.4/510 Sep 2022

We spent 6 nights in this hotel! It's great! From the owner Lena to the employees Maria Jose, Karolina and Ze. We loved our room, it had air conditioning and didn't use it. We loved the location. We loved the atmosphere! If you want to be placed in the city center, this is the place to be!.

4.4/59 Jan 2022

We stayed here for one night and had a comfortable time right away. Jose Antonio was a friendly greeter and did our check-in very quickly as we arrived from South America, but he was very tired. He was also running around. He greeted us with warmth. I don't need to look anywhere else because this is the right place for you.

4.0/514 Jun 2026

Marios • Couple Trip

Καθαρό δωμάτιο και ευγενικό προσωπικό. Ήταν Κοντά σε εστιατόρια και μπαράκια. Το πρωινό θα μπορούσε να ήταν καλύτερο. Φτωχό πρωινό

4.0/524 Jul 2025

Elisabeth • Couple Trip

Great value. Great location. Ok breakfast. Overall good value for money

4.0/57 Nov 2024

Adeby • Solo Trip

The staff were friendly, but the breakfast was disappointing.

4.0/518 Feb 2024

Ruediger • Solo Trip

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

4.0/54 Sep 2022

Rebecca B • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/525 Apr 2022

Isac

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.

4.0/528 Dec 2019

ジョー • Solo Trip

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。

4.0/512 Dec 2019

Vincenzo • Trip with Friends

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.

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Rua de Angola, São Tomé, São Tomé, ST

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in12:00 PM-7:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Hotel Central

Hotel Central Location
With a stay at Hotel Central, you'll be centrally located in São Tomé, just a 4-minute walk from Cathedral of São Tomé and 11 minutes by foot from Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from São Sebastião Museum.

Hotel Central Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and tour/ticket assistance.

Hotel Central Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 - Sun, 27 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children