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Hotel Central

3.5 star property
Business travelers find hearty breakfasts and evening dining options at this centrally located hotel in the bustling commercial district

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Hotel Central, in the business district's heart, serves local and international dishes. Guests enjoy breakfast, coffee at the café, and on-site shopping. The hotel offers free WiFi, luggage storage, and multilingual staff ready to assist with any needs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩83,617
₩96,159 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Central pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Central?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Central on May 28, 2026 start from ₩83,617, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Central?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Central?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Central provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 10 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Central located?

Located in the heart of São Tomé, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral of São Tomé, Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory, and Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho. São Sebastião Museum and Palácio dos Congressos are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value. Great location. Ok breakfast. Overall good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ola

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok hotel

The old say: You get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the middle of the city. The aircon works flawlessly.Great water pressure in the shower as well. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adeby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly, but the breakfast was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiroyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality of Elena and her team are outstanding. Enjoyed very much. One week is not enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isac

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy at night because os so many dogs on the streets looking for food.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

sahar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel did not approve of Expedia reservation and had no room. Need refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adeby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Makiko

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフが最悪。ここに無理して泊まる必要はない。他にも良い施設はあるかと思う。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruediger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Isac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oluwafemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

ジョー

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

sahar

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jongchul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020