Why go
- Capital and the largest city of Curaçao.
- Served by Cumarebo Airport.
History
Willemstad is the capital and largest city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was the capital of the Netherlands Antilles prior to that entity's dissolution in 2010. The city accounts for around 90% of Curaçao's population, with 136,660 inhabitants as of 2011. The historic centre of the city consists of four quarters: the Punda and Otrobanda, which are separated by the Sint Anna Bay, an inlet that leads into the large natural harbour called the Schottegat, as well as the Scharloo and Pietermaai Smal quarters, which are across from each other on the smaller Waaigat harbour. Willemstad is home to the Curaçao synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas. The city centre, with its unique architecture and harbour entry, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Where to stay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFVjhtJpvBw · 130 Penstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · avilabeachhotel.com
1 Baden Powellweg, Willemstad, Curaçao · marriott.com
70 IJzerstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · kurabotanica.com
51 Nst Piscaderaweg, Willemstad, Curaçao · merakiicuracao.com
12 van den Brandhofstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · atelierhotelcuracao.com
14 Johan van Walbeeckplein, Willemstad, Curaçao · bohocuracao.com
14 Nieuwestraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · pietermaaioasis.com
2 Winterswijkstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · baoase.com
34P3+74R, Bapor Kibrá, Willemstad, Curaçao · lionsdive.com
z/n Bapor Kibrá, Willemstad, Curaçao · beachhousecuracao.com
De Rouvilleweg, Willemstad, Curaçao · bariohotel.com
z/n Bapor Kibrá, Willemstad, Curaçao · dolphinsuites-curacao.com
Hendrikplein, Willemstad, Curaçao · elementscuracao.com
Z/N John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Willemstad, Curaçao · parasasahotel.com
Bapor Kibrá, Willemstad, Curaçao · royalseaquariumresort.com
Kaya Wilson (Papa, 88-92 Pietermaai, Willemstad, Curaçao · arthotelcuracao.com
Z/N Breedestraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · harborhotelcuracao.com
1 Ansinghstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · bedandbikecuracao.com
152 Pietermaai, Willemstad, Curaçao · sainttropezcuracao.com
z/n Bapor Kibrá, Willemstad, Curaçao · the-kontiki.com
Dr. M. J. Hugenholtzweg, Willemstad, Curaçao · acoyacuracao.com
82-84 Kaya Wilson Godett, Willemstad, Curaçao · bijblauw.com
Kaya Adriàtiko 20-26 Jan Thiel, the Netherlands Antilles, Willemstad, Curaçao · janthielresort.com
Unit 5, 8 Pietermaai, Willemstad, Curaçao · majesticcuracao.com
5-7 Columbusstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · sanmarcohotelcasino.com
108-112 Frederikstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · drifthotels.com
107 Frederikstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · thefreedomhotel.com
25 Scharlooweg, Willemstad, Curaçao · ritz-village.com
78 Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Willemstad, Curaçao · hyattinclusivecollection.com
Piscadera Bay z/n, Willemstad, Curaçao · hyattinclusivecollection.com
John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Willemstad, Curaçao · hyattinclusivecollection.com
0000 Netherlands, Pater Euwenswegs, 31A Antill, Willemstad, Curaçao · hilton.com
31 Pater Euwensweg, Willemstad, Curaçao · hilton.com
11 Pater Euwensweg, Willemstad, Curaçao · marriott.com
Piscadera Bay, 3 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Willemstad, Curaçao · marriott.com
000, 51 Pietermaai, Willemstad, Curaçao · pietermaaiboutiquehotel.com
4357+37Q, St Martinusstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao · bestwestern.com
Kaya Adriátiko, Jan Thiel, Curaçao
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
International, Restaurant · Grand Cafe Mahaai offers a great tasting menu, come and have a bite or drink in the heart of Mahaai. Opening hours: Mo-Sa… · grandcafemahaai.com
Restaurant · Coffee and Restaurant in Aunt's Living room.;Restaurant Opening hours: Tu-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Tu-Fr 07:30-17:00, 09:00-16:00 · 10… · serkatanchi.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · Schottegatweg-Oost, Salinja, 00000 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Fr 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 1 Wiriweg, Willemstad, 00000 · kfc.cw
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1 Baden Powellweg, Otrobanda · starbucks.com
Breakfast, Lunch, Diner, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cake, Dessert, Pastry, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air… · parchitacuracao.com
Sandwich, Bbq Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-02:00; Fr-Su 09:00-04:00 · 187 Caracasbaaiweg, Willemstad · bbqexpresscaracasbaai.everyorder.io
Gastro-Bar, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-24:00 Features: air conditioning · 1 Loostraat · bklyn.cw
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 57 Penstraat, Nieuw Nederland · fishalicious.net
Caribbean, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00; Mo-Su 18:00-23:00 · fortnassau.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 17:00 – 23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 287 Caracasbaaiweg, Zuurzak · fratecuracao.com
Chinese, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 214 Caracasbaaiweg · goldenflowercuracao.com
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-23:00 · brakkeputmeimei.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-14:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 24 Hoogstraat, Willemstad · facebook.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · C101 Schottegatweg Zuid · pizzalinacuracao.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 17:00-21:00 · 149 A Caracasbaaiweg, Willemstad · rollingsushi.net
Internationaal, Shared Dining, Mediterrenean, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-00:00 · 47 Penstraat, Willemstad · sal.kitchen
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:30 · Piscaderabaai · tomatoescuracao.com
Dutch, Surinamese, American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · Kaminda Kusters, Zeelandia
Regional, Burger, Seafood, Caribbean Cuisine, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 35 Penstraat, Willemstad · rozendaels.com
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00 · 18 Sint Michielsbaai
Pinchos, Chicken, Grill, Brazilian Food, Lomito, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00 · 187A Caracasbaaiweg, Willemstad, 00000
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 00:00-00:00, 22:00-22:00 · 13 Zuikertuin Mall
Surinaams, Shoarma, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30, Su 12:00-20:00 · Weg naar Westpunt, Gato
Indonesian, Restaurant · Indonesian restaurant · 163 Kaminda Saliña, Willemstad · facebook.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Caracasbaaiweg
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We, Fr-Sa 08:00-18:00; Th 08:00-22:00 · 4 Columbusstraat · labohemecuracao.com
Surinamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-16:00 · Weg naar Welgelegen, Willemstad
Argentinian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-22:30 · 3-4 Parasasa, Willemstad
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · elmexicanocuracao.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · janthielbeach.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: 21:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · Santa Rosaweg · facebook.com
South American, Restaurant · South American restaurant · 1 Periclesstraat, Willemstad
Fruit Shakes, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Winston Churchillweg
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Indian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Suriname, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 15 Gosieweg
Regional And Mediterranean, Restaurant · Regional And Mediterranean restaurant
Batidos Shakes, Restaurant · Batidos Shakes restaurant · Cas Coraweg
Fruit-Shakes, Restaurant · Fruit-Shakes restaurant · Gosieweg
Snacks, Fruit-Shakes, Restaurant · Snacks/ Fruit-Shakes restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Fast Food · Frozen Yogurt fast food
Brazilian Steakhouse, Restaurant · Brazilian Steakhouse restaurant · Willemstad
Crepe, Restaurant · Crepe restaurant
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Curaçao International Airport (CUR) 9.5 km to the centre
Willemstad, U, CW — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv), Arkefly, Air Antilles Express, Air Berlin…) · direct flights to 19 destinations incl. Kralendijk, Miami, Oranjestad, Port-of-spain, Santo Domingo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83, F50, 737-300) · 15 routes: Barquisimeto, Caracas, Charlotte, Kingston, Kralendijk, Maracaibo, Miami, Oranjestad, Paraguana, Philipsburg, Port-of-spain, Rio Negro, Santo Domingo, Valencia, Zandery
- Arkefly OR (767-300) · 3 routes: Amsterdam, Kralendijk, Oranjestad
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 1 route: Santo Domingo
- Air Berlin AB (A330-200) · 1 route: Duesseldorf
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A319, A320) · 1 route: Bogota
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (747) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72) · 1 route: Port-of-spain
- Scat Air DV (BNI) · 1 route: Kralendijk
- Surinam Airways PY (737-300) · 1 route: Port-of-spain
- Tiara Air 3P (SH6) · 1 route: Oranjestad
- US Airways US (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- Volotea Costa Rica 9V (732) · 1 route: Caracas
- Windward Islands Airways WM (AT4) · 1 route: Santo Domingo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Cumarebo Airport 78 km to the centre
Tocópero, I, VE
Getting there by ferry
Punda Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 0.1 km from the centre
Otrobanda Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 0.1 km from the centre
Mega Pier
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Pelican Boat Trips
Ferry terminal · 4.8 km from the centre
Otrobanda - Punda
Ferry route
Bounty to Klein Curacao and boat dives
Ferry route
Veerpont Isla Kiniw
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cumarebo Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Punda Ferry Dock, 0.1 km); routes include Otrobanda - Punda, Bounty to Klein Curacao and boat dives, Veerpont Isla Kiniw.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Willemstad. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
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