The tropical gardens of the Torarica hotel in Paramaribo

Where to Stay in Paramaribo

A small city with three kinds of base: the riverside resorts, downtown, and the quiet residential streets.

Paramaribo is compact, so the choice of hotel is more about atmosphere than distance. Most visitors stay within walking distance of Fort Zeelandia and the Waterkant, and that is what we recommend for a first visit.

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Where to stay

By the river and the old town

The resort hotels around Kleine Waterstraat, a few minutes’ walk from the Palmentuin and Fort Zeelandia, with pools, gardens and the city’s restaurant strip on the doorstep.

Torarica Resort

★★★

8.2 113

The best-known hotel in Suriname: a large riverside resort with gardens, a pool and a pier on the Suriname River, a short walk from the Palmentuin and Fort Zeelandia.

On the river, at the edge of the historic centre
Large pool and tropical garden
Restaurants and bars on the doorstep

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Royal Torarica

★★★

8.5 110

The quieter sister of the Torarica on Kleine Waterstraat, with a garden pool and the highest guest score of the three Torarica hotels on Trip.com.

About 500 m from Fort Zeelandia
Garden pool
In the main restaurant and nightlife street

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Eco Torarica

The simpler, lower-priced member of the Torarica group, a few minutes further along the river, with its own pool and a relaxed, low-rise feel.

About 1 km from Fort Zeelandia
Outdoor pool
Usually the cheapest of the three Toraricas

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Ramada by Wyndham Princess Paramaribo

★★★★

8.1 83

A modern four-star tower on Kleine Waterstraat with a pool that families like, opposite the Torarica and close to everything in the centre.

Four stars on Trip.com
Pool popular with children
Walk to the Palmentuin and Waterkant

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Courtyard Paramaribo

★★★

7.6 42

An international-standard riverside hotel on Anton Dragtenweg in the north of the city: calm and comfortable, but a taxi ride from the old town.

On the Suriname River
Pool and reliable business facilities
Closer to Leonsberg and the dolphin boats

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Downtown and the historic centre

Around Domineestraat and the old inner city: the most convenient base for walking, shopping and catching buses, livelier by day and quiet at night.

Yogh Hospitality

★★★★

9.0 31

A small, highly rated four-star address on Domineestraat in the middle of downtown, praised by guests for comfort well above its price.

9.0 guest score on Trip.com
In the shopping heart of the city
Walk to the cathedral and Keizerstraat

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Spanhoek Boutique Hotel

★★★

7.7 118

A design-minded boutique hotel on Domineestraat, central for walking the inner city. Guest reviews are mixed, so read the recent ones before you book.

Central downtown location
Boutique-style rooms and apartments
Check recent reviews

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Radisson Hotel Paramaribo

★★★

7.3 34

A full-service chain hotel on Domineestraat with a pool, gym and several restaurants, a few blocks from the Waterkant.

Pool and gym
Restaurants in the hotel
Downtown, a short walk from the old town

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Greenheart Boutique Hotel

A small boutique hotel in a traditional wooden town house in the centre — the choice if you want to sleep in the architecture you came to see.

Characterful wooden building
Central and walkable
Small, so book ahead

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Guesthouses and apartments

Smaller, cheaper and more personal places in residential streets. You will use taxis more, and get local advice in return.

Holland Lodge Paramaribo

A friendly lodge-style stay with a pool in a residential part of town, warmly reviewed for its staff. Good value if you do not mind taking taxis.

Pool and garden
Praised for helpful staff
Quiet residential setting

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Guesthouse Amice

A simple, family-run guesthouse known for clean rooms, breakfast and owners who look after their guests — a classic budget base.

Family-run
Breakfast served daily
Budget-friendly

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Dolfijn Studios

★★★

9.2 11

Self-catering studios with a very high (if still small) guest score, for longer stays and travellers who like their own kitchen.

9.2 guest score on Trip.com
Self-catering studios
Good for longer stays

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Which area suits you?

Area	Best for	Less good for	Price level
Riverside / Kleine Waterstraat	First visits, pools, restaurants, walking to the sights	Tight budgets	Mid to upper
Downtown / Domineestraat	Walking everywhere, shops, buses	Evening atmosphere, gardens	Mid
Residential guesthouses	Budget, long stays, personal contact	Walking to the old town at night	Low to mid
North / Anton Dragtenweg	River views, calm, Leonsberg boats	Being in the old town	Mid to upper

Practical advice

Arriving at night? Tell your hotel your flight number and arrange the transfer in advance — see getting to Paramaribo.
Air conditioning and a pool matter more here than in most cities; check both are included.
Book early for late December, around Keti Koti (1 July) and during the Dutch summer holidays, when many Surinamese-Dutch families visit.
Sleeping outside the city: you can also stay on a plantation at Frederiksdorp in Commewijne or in a river lodge on the Upper Suriname River. These are usually booked directly or as part of a tour.

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Plan your visit

Make Paramaribo the surprise of your South America trip

Walk the wooden city in the morning, cross to the plantations of Commewijne in the afternoon and watch dolphins at sunset. Compare city tours, day trips and rainforest journeys — and book in a couple of taps.

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Good to know

Where to stay: FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Paramaribo?

For a first visit, the riverside around Kleine Waterstraat or the adjoining historic centre: you can walk to Fort Zeelandia, the Palmentuin, Independence Square and most restaurants.

Are there international chain hotels?

A few — Courtyard, Radisson and Ramada are represented — alongside the local Torarica group, which runs the three best-known resort hotels in the city.

Is it better to stay in the city or in Commewijne?

Base yourself in the city and visit Commewijne for the day, unless you specifically want a night on a plantation such as Frederiksdorp. Tours to the interior also start from Paramaribo.

Do hotels arrange airport transfers?

Most do if you ask ahead and send your flight details. You can also pre-book a private transfer on our tours page.