How to Find Cheap Hotels in Victoria, Seychelles. Victoria, once the seat of the colonial British government in the Seychelles, an island nation in the Southwest Indian Ocean, is a quiet, peaceful town. The capital of the Seychelles, it can serve as a versatile base for an island-hopping adventure.
To book accommodations, contact the Seychelles Tourism Marketing Authority at 011 (+248) 620 000 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). Consider one of the luxury hotels in Victoria. Cheap accommodations by American standards will still equate to plenty of amenities in the Seychelles, all from $80 to $120 per night.
Choose a pension or guest house as a cheap alternative to hotel accommodations. Rooms can cost as little as $40 to $80 per night.
Rent a house from one of the local residents, especially if you're planning on a longer trip to Victoria. For many travelers, these are the cheapest accommodations in the Seychelles.
Stay about half an hour outside of Victoria, in Anse la Mouche. Here, you'll find individual apartments and bedrooms you can rent for cheap. Hop the bus to get to and from Victoria.
Fly to Seychelles International Airport.
Employ a cab driver as your personal guide during your stay in Victoria. This is an efficient and cheap way to see everything.
Use a ferry or schooner to visit other nearby islands.
Rent a bicycle to explore Victoria and for a truly cheap way to get around town.
Visit the Botanical Gardens, one of the most popular destinations in Victoria, and enjoy the exotic plant life. Keep an eye out for the numerous fruit bats that live there.
Take a stroll through the bustling fish market in town, which serves as the center of activity on the island.
Sunbathe on some of the world's quietest beaches.
