Hotel Santa Cruz

Maputo


This long-standing place is in the midst of undergoing a facelift. Ask for one of the renovated rooms, which are bland, but fair value for the price.

It's located in a nondescript high-rise near the corner of Avenida Amilcar Cabral, and within easy walking distance of restaurants and transport.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Maputo attractions

3. City Hall

0.48 MILES

The hulking, neoclassical City Hall looks down over the baixa area from a low hill at the top of Avenida Samora Machel. The building, which was completed…

4. Jardim Tunduru

0.48 MILES

These botanical gardens – now more than a century old – have been recently rehabilitated and are well worth a stroll. There's a small kiosk to the left of…

5. Iron House

0.49 MILES

This house was designed by Eiffel (or an associate) in the late 19th century as the governor’s residence, but its metal-plated exterior proved unsuitable…

6. 33 Storey Building

0.49 MILES

Maputo's tallest building – now known as the Mcel building because of its unmissable advertising – makes a convenient landmark.

7. Praça da Independência

0.49 MILES

This wide and imposing plaza is the gateway from the upper part of town to the baixa. It's rimmed by several notable buildings and well worth a stroll.

8. Jardim dos Professores

0.53 MILES

A pleasant, green area to while away a morning or late afternoon, with a children's playground, a small cafe, a community library and views over the…