Hotels in Guyana

Hotels in Guyana: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Guyana cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually December, with higher rates around May and July. The capital has the widest choice, while savannah lodges can cost more.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Guyana: most popular cities

Most travellers stay in Georgetown, while the rest of the country is nature and smaller towns. These are the destinations chosen most often:

• Georgetown. The capital and by far the most common choice. Colonial architecture, canals and the widest range of hotels.
• New Amsterdam. A town on the Berbice River in the east, quieter, with simple guesthouses.
• Suddie. A gateway to the Essequibo region, a good base for trips into the interior.
• Linden. An inland town and former mining centre, with cheaper stays.
• Bartica. A town at the meeting of rivers, a base for waterfalls and the jungle.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Guyana

Guyana is above all about nature, from waterfalls to savannah and wild beaches.

• Kaieteur Falls. One of the highest single-drop waterfalls in the world, in the heart of the rainforest. The country's top attraction.
• Iwokrama Rainforest. A canopy walkway lets you watch monkeys and birds from above.
• Georgetown. The wooden St George's Cathedral, one of the tallest in the world, and Dutch-style canals.
• Shell Beach. A wild coastal beach, a nesting site for leatherback turtles.
• Rupununi Savannah. Vast plains in the south, best explored from a local ranch.

How much does a trip to Guyana cost

The currency is the Guyanese dollar. Cards are sometimes accepted in hotels and with tour operators, but cash still dominates, and ATMs are rare outside the main towns. For reference: a litre of milk is about $2, a loaf of bread about $1.20, and vegetables and fruit for a couple of days around $12. It is worth carrying cash.

When is the best time to visit Guyana

Rains fall for much of the year, so there is no classic dry season. Most travellers come between November and January. Room prices are usually lowest in December and higher around May. If you plan trips into the interior, check local conditions on the route.

Getting to and around Guyana

International flights land at Cheddi Jagan Airport near Georgetown. Connections from the US and Canada are frequent, while other routes usually involve a layover. You can enter the country by car from Brazil and Suriname. There are no direct international buses, so the alternative is a bus to the border and crossing on foot. On the ground, taxis and cheap local buses run, with a ticket around 100 GYD ($0.50). Traffic drives on the left, and renting a car needs a local permit, issued free at the airport.

Example hotels in Guyana

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown and Aiden by Best Western in Georgetown (upper tier, from approx. $140).
• Ramada by Wyndham Princess and Grand Coastal Hotel near the capital (from approx. $95).
• Aracari Hotel and King's Hotel & Residences in Georgetown (from approx. $70).