Hotels in Maputo

Exploring Maputo

One of Africa’s most underrated capital cities, Maputo is a metropolis in ascendance. Jutting out on the southern coastline of Mozambique, it wows with gleaming skyscrapers and wide avenues, lush with acacia and purple jacaranda trees. While much of the city has a fast-paced, futuristic feel, with slick business zones and hip, underground music scenes, the rhythms of old Africa still beat at its heart. Tradition is most apparent at its rowdy Municipal Market, or down at the fishing ports.

Accommodations in Maputo

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Maputo is the Guesthouse 1109, which has been booked &TravellersChoiceBooked1 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Marumadi - Planeta Mocambique in Maputo as it has been reserved &TravellersChoiceBooked2 times.

There are some amazing options offering top-notch services and facilities. Check out VIP Grand Maputo and Cardoso Hotel.

Sightseeing in Maputo

- Maputo Cathedral

An art deco vision in blinding white, Maputo Cathedral looks more like a gigantic space shuttle than a place of worship. It’s a dominating presence in downtown, seeming to represent both Maputo’s aspirations for the future, as well as its somewhat complex and fraught connections with a colonial past.

- Maputo City Hall

Just across the square from the cathedral, the City Hall demonstrates a more Mediterranean-colonial style of architecture, with grand pillars and porticoes. Yet its colonial splendour seems dwarfed by the bronze statue of Michel Samora, Mozambique’s great hero of independence.

Transportation in Maputo

Maputo’s International Airport is located just 6 kilometres north of the city centre. It’s served by direct flights from other major airports within Africa, including global hubs like Nairobi and Johannesburg. There are also regular flights from Lisbon. You’ll need a visa to enter, which can be obtained at the immigration desk, though it will speed your exit considerably if you already have one sorted. Taxis are available from outside the terminal. Once in Maputo, you can get around by taxi, or by much cheaper minibus, known as chapas. The grid system of the city makes it relatively easy to navigate.