Waterkant and Riverside Travel Guide
Paramaribo
Visit Waterkant and Riverside
Popular places to visit
Palmentuin Park
Explore the great outdoors at Palmentuin Park, a lovely green space in Paramaribo. Take in the festivals and desert landscape in the area.
Independence Square
You can find out about the history of Paramaribo with a trip to Independence Square. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Fort Zeelandia
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fort Zeelandia during your trip to Paramaribo. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Presidential Palace
After visiting Presidential Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Paramaribo. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Maretraite Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Maretraite Mall during your stay in Mon Plaisir. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Elegance Hotel & Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Elegance Hotel & Casino during your visit to Paramaribo?
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Top hotels in Waterkant and Riverside
Royal Breeze Hotel NV
Good location and good service.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Guesthouse De Kleine Historie
The best budget option in Paramaribo! Excellent value for money and the location can't be beat. The large balconies on the 2nd and 3rd floors are special places to sit snd read and watch the world go by. I had the double with AC and recommend it after a long, hot, sweaty day of walking around Parbo. ...
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2019
Courtyard by Marriott Paramaribo
The room was spacious and convenient, and the staff was very pleasant and accommodating.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Torarica Resort
My kids had a time!! Excellent staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Royal Torarica Hotel
Clean room, staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Eco Resort Inn
Very clean.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterkant and Riverside
Centrum
If you're spending some time in Centrum, Elegance Hotel & Casino and Independence Square are top sights worth seeing.
Rainville
While visiting Rainville, you might make a stop by sights like Palmentuin Park and Princess Casino.
Beekhuizen
While Beekhuizen isn't home to many top sights, Elegance Hotel & Casino and Palmentuin Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Munder
Though Munder may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Atlantis Hotel & Casino and Elegance Hotel & Casino.
Livorno
Though Livorno may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Elegance Hotel & Casino and Palmentuin Park.
Flora
While there might not be top attractions in Flora, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Atlantis Hotel & Casino and Elegance Hotel & Casino.
