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Paramaribo – City

City · No. 1 in Suriname

Boutique hotels in Paramaribo

A UNESCO-listed wooden city on the Suriname River, with a few boutique hotels in restored colonial buildings.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Paramaribo

Paramaribo is a compact, relaxed capital on the Suriname River, with a historic center of white timber houses, the whitewashed Fort Zeelandia and the Presidential Palace on the Onafhankelijkheidsplein. The cathedral, one of the largest wooden buildings in the Americas, and the neighboring mosque and synagogue reflect the city's mixed history. Cafes and food stalls serve Javanese, Indian and Creole dishes.

Where to stay

The hotels are small and mixed in quality. Spanhoek Boutique Hotel, in the central district, is the most frequently listed boutique hotel. Royal Breeze Hotel is a well-reviewed city-center option. Out of the center, Greenheart Boutique Hotel has 13 air-conditioned rooms, and Boutique Hotel Peperpot, across the river, has pools and restaurants. Reviews are based on small samples.

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The center is easy to explore on foot or by bicycle, mornings being best before the heat. Evening taxis are advisable. Most interior trips start here, so book transfers ahead.

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Questions about Paramaribo

How many boutique hotels are there in Paramaribo?

We list 4 boutique hotels in Paramaribo, including Boutique Hotel Peperpot, Greenheart Boutique Hotel and Royal Breeze Hotel.