Residencial Palmeiras

Maputo


This popular place has bright decor, comfortable, good-value rooms (all but one with private bathroom) and a tiny garden. It’s near the British High Commission on a quiet but central street, and just a short walk from the baixa.

There are several small restaurants nearby, and the staff is helpful with arranging private bus transport to Inhambane and Tofo.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Maputo attractions

1. 33 Storey Building

0.29 MILES

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

2. Jardim Tunduru

0.33 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

0.36 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. Praça da Independência

0.38 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.

7. City Hall

0.4 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…

8. Fort

0.51 MILES

The old fort was built by the Portuguese in the mid-19th century near the site of an earlier fort. Inside is a garden and a small museum with remnants…