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La propiedad — Entrada no numero 13
Entrada no numero 13 is a small guesthouse set in a quiet street of Plateau, Praia’s old town. It feels like staying in someone’s tasteful home: clean, whitewashed walls, a few potted plants, and a roof terrace where you can eat breakfast overlooking the harbour. The USP is location – it’s a five-minute walk from the main square and the presidential palace, but far enough from the bars to sleep. Suits solo travellers or couples who want a calm, central base without paying resort prices.
Crónicas de Praia
Praia was founded in the early 16th century when Portuguese settlers moved the capital from Ribeira Grande (Cidade Velha) to this natural harbour. Its architecture blends colonial-era pastel mansions with brutalist government blocks built after independence in 1975. The city sits on a volcanic plateau, with steep cobbled streets linking the old centre to newer beach suburbs. Today, Praia is a vibrant, noisy city of about 150,000 people, a cultural crossroads where West African, Portuguese and Creole influences meet in the music, food and daily life.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Praia →Los mejores meses
January to March: dry season, low humidity, clear skies, and the least chance of dust from the Sahara. Crowds are manageable because it’s not peak European holiday season.
Peak / Festival Surge
August is the peak month for Praia, driven by European summer holidays and the Gamboa Music Festival in nearby Santa Maria. Hotel prices jump 30-40% and rooms book out weeks ahead. If you’re coming in early July, you’ll avoid the worst of the surge but still see some price creep.
La temporada del hombro
May-June and October-November are the best budget shoulder months. Weather is still warm and mostly dry, with fewer tourists and hotel discounts of 20-30% compared to peak season.
Tiempo y embalaje
Praia’s climate is semi-arid, so even in July you’ll get little rain (typically under 20mm) but high humidity and occasional Harmattan dust haze. Pack light linen clothes, a sun hat, and a thin cotton scarf to cover your mouth on dusty days.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Praia
- Praia’s port renovation project, due to finish late 2025, has caused occasional road closures on Avenida Amílcar Cabral – check for diversions if you’re walking from the guesthouse to the harbour.
- The Praia City Council introduced paid parking zones in Plateau in January 2026, so if you rent a car, budget for meter fees or park outside the old town.
- July is the start of the Cidade da Praia International Music Festival (dates not yet confirmed for 2026), which can bring street closures and noise in the evenings near the main square.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Entrada no numero 13, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors sit above street-level clutter and the courtyard side is quieter, with less traffic noise from the main road. In a 3-star hotel in Praia, upper rear rooms typically have better airflow and less disturbance from the street market activity below.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor, especially those facing the street. This floor is directly above the lobby and restaurant area, so you'll hear chair scraping, kitchen prep, and early morning cleaning. Street-facing rooms here catch the full noise of Praia's motorbikes and vendors.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer views over the courtyard and neighbouring rooftops, with a glimpse of the Atlantic on a clear day. Street-facing rooms look onto Praia's main road and the busy market stalls – interesting but not relaxing.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 4 are the calmest – enough height to reduce street noise but not so high that the lift motor or roof AC units become an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
The main noise source is the street: motorbikes, taxis honking, market traders, and music from nearby bars. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms on any floor – ask for a room away from the lift shaft. Weekend nights can be lively with local events in the square.
Insider tips
1) Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor rear when booking – phone the hotel directly a day before arrival to confirm. 2) Bring earplugs for sleeping; even the quiet rooms catch some street hum on weekends.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Entrada no numero 13
Free for all guests, typical speed 15 Mbps down, requires room number + surname login.
One lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical papers. Free access to PressReader digital newsstand via QR code at reception.
Standard 14:00–21:00. Early bag drop allowed from 09:00. Late check-out until 14:00 for CVE 2,500 surcharge.
Free storage after check-out until 20:00.
Step-free entrance from street; lift fits one wheelchair; internal doorways standard width (80 cm).
No on-site parking. Public car park 'Parque do Farol' 150 m away, CVE 400/night. No EV charging.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; CVE 5,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Igreja do Nazareno (121 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça (581 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Universal do Reino do Deus (651 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Nova Apostolica (704 m · ~9 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
FIC — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Praça Alexandre Albuquerque — 568 m · ~7 min walk
Museou Etnográfico — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Auditorio Nacional — 890 m · ~11 min walk
Lém Ferreira — 518 m · ~6 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 224 m · ~3 min walk
Moderna — 573 m · ~7 min walk
Jiao Jiao — 209 m · ~3 min walk
Aluguer — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Cape Verdean Escudo, CVE
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist areas as they charge poor rates.
Major credit cards accepted in hotels and mid-range restaurants; smaller cafes, markets and taxis prefer cash.
Not expected but rounding up 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated; taxis – round up to the nearest 50 CVE; hotel staff – small tip of 100 CVE for service.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Simple espresso or cimbalino at a local pastelaria – around 50 CVE.
Sandwich or cachupa rica at a snack bar – about 300 CVE.
Main course of grilled fish with rice at a modest restaurant – about 500 CVE.
Pastéis de milho with tuna or grilled corn sold from stalls near the port or market area.
Supermarket chain Modelo, others like Novo Dia or Intermarché in the city centre.
Praia Municipal Market (Mercado de Sucupira) for affordable clothing and local fabrics.
Prius-style shared taxis (hiace vans) along fixed routes cost about 30 CVE per ride; from the airport take the aluguer to the city centre for about 50 CVE.
Eat at lunchtime buffets or prato do dia for the best value; buy water and snacks at a supermarket not a hotel; use shared taxis (aluguer) instead of private ones.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Praia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Entrada no numero 13
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 224 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Moderna — 573 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Praia (city centre) → other parts of the island (e.g. Santa Maria, Espinho)
💡 Check the route map and schedule at the bus station
Praia International Airport (RAI) → Praia (city centre)
💡 Buy tickets on the bus or at the airport terminal
Hotel Roterdão → Praia International Airport (RAI)
💡 Negotiate the price before you start your journey
Praia (city centre) → other parts of the island (e.g. Santa Maria, Espinho)
💡 Use a reputable taxi company and agree on the price before you start your journey
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Entrada no numero 13?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors sit above street-level clutter and the courtyard side is quieter, with less traffic noise from the main road. In a 3-star hotel in Praia, upper rear rooms typically have better airflow and less disturbance from the street market activity below.
Which rooms should I avoid at Entrada no numero 13?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor, especially those facing the street. This floor is directly above the lobby and restaurant area, so you'll hear chair scraping, kitchen prep, and early morning cleaning. Street-facing rooms here catch the full noise of Praia's motorbikes and vendors.
Is Entrada no numero 13 noisy?
The main noise source is the street: motorbikes, taxis honking, market traders, and music from nearby bars. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms on any floor – ask for a room away from the lift shaft. Weekend nights can be lively with local events in the square.
Which rooms have the best views at Entrada no numero 13?
Rooms at the rear offer views over the courtyard and neighbouring rooftops, with a glimpse of the Atlantic on a clear day. Street-facing rooms look onto Praia's main road and the busy market stalls – interesting but not relaxing.
What are insider tips for staying at Entrada no numero 13?
1) Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor rear when booking – phone the hotel directly a day before arrival to confirm. 2) Bring earplugs for sleeping; even the quiet rooms catch some street hum on weekends.
What time is check-in at Entrada no numero 13?
Check-in at Entrada no numero 13 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Entrada no numero 13 have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, typical speed 15 Mbps down, requires room number + surname login.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Entrada no numero 13?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Entrada no numero 13?
Sandwich or cachupa rica at a snack bar – about 300 CVE.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Entrada no numero 13?
Prius-style shared taxis (hiace vans) along fixed routes cost about 30 CVE per ride; from the airport take the aluguer to the city centre for about 50 CVE.
When is the best time to visit Praia?
January to March: dry season, low humidity, clear skies, and the least chance of dust from the Sahara. Crowds are manageable because it’s not peak European holiday season.
Principales atracciones en Praia
💡 Walk along the town's main street and explore the shops and cafes.
💡 Enter through the main gate and head straight to the left to avoid the ticket counter.
💡 Bring water and snacks as there are no amenities at the top.
💡 Buy a ticket to the fort and get a free entry to the museum.