Sal Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Sal, Cape Verde

The historical places in Sal are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re here, why not check out the beaches and bars?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Central Santa Maria is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. A couple of other options near historic sites include Ocean Suites and Sakaroule Bed & Breakfast.

In Sal, there are 329 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Palmeira, Santa Maria Pier and Santa Maria Town Square. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Santa Maria Beach and Shark Bay Beach.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Sal, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Sal, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.