Travel guide for Paramaribo, Suriname — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Paramaribo is a stop in Suriname, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 3 days. If time is short, prioritise Historical city centre, Fort Zeelandia, Numismatic Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 40–110 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Historical city centre
Fort Zeelandia
Numismatic Museum
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace
Palmentuin (Palm Gardens)
Paramaribo Zoo
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
The Central Market
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace
Palmentuin (Palm Gardens)
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
The Central Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Budget
USD 20–40
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 40–110
per person / day
Luxury
USD 125–210+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Paramaribo, Suriname. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Typical mid-range for Paramaribo
Estimated total (USD)
$2,040
≈ $1,020 per person · $291 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $80/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Paramaribo mid-range ground costs (budget 20–40 · mid 40–110 · luxury 125–210+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Local favourites
Chi Min
Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood.
't Vat
For some reason, this place is especially popular with travellers and the many Dutch trainees staying in town. They cater to Dutch tastes as
Di Gadri
Good Creole meals, soups and snacks. At 08:00, fresh bread rolls are available. It has a nice terrace under a huge mahogany tree. Also popul
Joosje Roti Shop
East Indian restaurant in the centre of town, well known for their chicken roti.
Dumpling #1
Famous for their king crab.
Fatai Restaurant
Asian food.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Kekemba Resort Paramaribo
Small scale resort with well-appointed studio apartments. Shared hotel facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks. They can arran
Hotel La Petite Maison
This hotel is in an old colonial building. You are allowed to swim in the pool of the Torarica hotel.
Tropicana Hotel & Casino
Guesthouse Albergo Alberga
Guesthouse in an old colonial building
Guesthouse Amice
Guesthouse
Photos: P.J. Benoit (Tekenaar). P. Lauters (Lithograaf)., Pierre Jacques Benoit (1782-1854), NASA Astronauts, Veldkamp — via Wikimedia Commons
Top picks in Paramaribo include Historical city centre, Fort Zeelandia, Numismatic Museum, Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace. See the full list and itinerary on this Paramaribo travel guide.
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal.
Plan at least 3 days in Paramaribo for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Popular stays in Paramaribo include Kekemba Resort Paramaribo, Hotel La Petite Maison, Tropicana Hotel & Casino. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
On the ground in Paramaribo (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 20–40 per person per day, mid-range about 40–110, and luxury about 125–210+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Paramaribo, Suriname. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
