What are the best things to do in Port-au-Prince?
Top picks in Port-au-Prince include National Palace, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. See the full list and itinerary on this Port-au-Prince travel guide.
Photo: Yoni Rubin · CC BY 3.0
Why visit Port-au-Prince
Travel guide for Port-au-Prince, Haiti — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Port-au-Prince is a stop in Haiti, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise National Palace, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 90–220 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Port-au-Prince
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National Palace
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Budget
Port-au-Prince trip cost
Budget
USD 40–70
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 90–220
per person / day
Luxury
USD 255–420+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Port-au-Prince
Estimated total (USD)
$2,880
≈ $1,440 per person · $411 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $160/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Port-au-Prince mid-range ground costs (budget 40–70 · mid 90–220 · luxury 255–420+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Pizza Garden
One of the best pizzerias in the whole city, although it is hard to find if you do not know its location. There is "Old" Pizza Garden and "N
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Tabarre's Palace
The cheapest hotel in the centrally located Champ-de-Mars. A good choice if you want to stay out late as the hotel is so easy to return to.
Karibe Hotel
Nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince, in the neighboring city of Pétion-Ville, this hotel offers with excellent views over the city.
Marriott Port-au-Prince Hotel
Modern, if somewhat bland, luxury hotel near downtown.
Wall's Guesthouse
A clean secure compound popular with missionaries located in Delmas, a residential neighbourhood, far from the action of Port-au-Prince. The
La Maison
Shopping
- Marche de Fer
Museums & culture
- National Palace
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
In pictures
Port-au-Prince gallery
Photos: Yoni Rubin, 18sdjackson, Bdx, Gilcinbez — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Port-au-Prince travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Port-au-Prince?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Port-au-Prince?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Port-au-Prince, depending on how many day trips you want in Haiti.
Where should I stay in Port-au-Prince?
Popular stays in Port-au-Prince include Tabarre's Palace, Karibe Hotel, Marriott Port-au-Prince Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Port-au-Prince cost?
On the ground in Port-au-Prince (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 40–70 per person per day, mid-range about 90–220, and luxury about 255–420+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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