Hotels in Venezuela

Hotels in Venezuela: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Venezuela cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Posadas and simple city hotels are cheapest, while island resorts such as Los Roques are the priciest. A room in a modest property starts at a few tens of dollars.

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

Where to stay in Venezuela: most popular cities

Venezuela splits into the capital, the coast with its islands and the Andes. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Caracas. The capital and the main airport. Business and city hotels, a base for trips around the country.
• Isla Margarita (Porlamar). A Caribbean island with beaches and holiday hotels. A popular getaway.
• Los Roques. An archipelago with reefs and posadas by a turquoise sea. More intimate and pricier.
• Merida. A city in the Andes, a base for trekking and the cable car. Guesthouses and mountain hotels.
• Maracaibo. The second-largest city, on Lake Maracaibo. City and business hotels.

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

What to see in Venezuela

Venezuela combines the Caribbean, the Andes and wild nature, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• Angel Falls. The highest waterfall in the world, in Canaima National Park, plunging from a tepui plateau.
• Los Roques. An archipelago of white beaches and reefs, ideal for diving and relaxing.
• Isla Margarita. A Caribbean island with beaches, forts and the lively resort of Porlamar.
• Roraima. A famous tabletop mountain near the borders with Guyana and Brazil, a target for multi-day treks.
• Merida and the Andes. A mountain town with one of the longest cable cars in the world and a base for trails.

How much does a trip to Venezuela cost

Daily costs can vary because of the economic situation. The currency is the bolivar (VES), but US dollars are widely used in the tourist economy, including in cash. Cards are sometimes accepted at larger hotels, but in many places cash is what counts. It is worth carrying small-denomination dollars and agreeing prices in advance.

When is the best time to visit Venezuela

The best time is the dry season, from December to April, when travel is easier and the weather suits beaches and trekking. The rainy season, from May to November, can be cheaper, but some trails and routes become harder. Angel Falls is at its most impressive in the rainy season, when it carries the most water, though access is then more demanding.

Getting to and around Venezuela

Most international flights land at Maiquetia Airport near Caracas. Within the country there are domestic flights, long-distance buses linking the main cities and local minibuses in town. Islands such as Isla Margarita and Los Roques are reached by plane or boat. Around Merida in the mountains there is a cable car and local transport. Before travelling, check the entry requirements for your citizenship and current travel advisories, as the rules can change.

Example hotels in Venezuela

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Hotel Ole Caribe near Caracas (upper tier, from approx. $100).
• Hotel Margarita Dynasty in Porlamar on Isla Margarita (from approx. $48).
• Eurobuilding Tama San Cristobal and Hesperia WTC Valencia inland (from approx. $115).