Historic Center Travel Guide
Willemstad
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Popular places to visit
Handelskade
After visiting Handelskade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
Rif Fort
During your trip to Willemstad, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rif Fort. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the casinos in this romantic area.
Fort Nassau
Find out about the history of Willemstad when you take a trip to Fort Nassau. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Governors Palace
After visiting Governors Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
Queen Emma Bridge
After visiting Queen Emma Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
Renaissance Shopping Mall
During your trip to Willemstad, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Renaissance Shopping Mall. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in this romantic area.
Things to do
Guided Tour at the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery
Sunset Cruise Party - All-Inclusive Experience
Sunset Sailing Cruise with premium drinks and bites
Swimming with sea turtles with the Award Winner 2023 & 2024
Curacao Atv tour West Adventure
Island Treasures: Caves, Turtles and Turquoise Beach Break
Top hotels in Historic Center
Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton
Amazing amazing amazing staff, beautiful place, clean room and wonderful selection of food.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive, Curio by Hilton
Very nice place, maybe the only things for them to improve is have more utensils at dinner time, we needed to wait long time for a simple fork, also they need to pay attention to rif section, as it is more expensive and anyone can move or order there. Finally bartender service can be lots faster ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Stay at the Renaissance Marriott Curaçao! You may want to sit down for this review—it’s a little long, but I simply can’t condense how amazing our experience was at the Marriott Renaissance Curaçao. From the moment we arrived, the service was truly the best my ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Curacao
Great location, the staff was very nice. The room was pretty nice.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Art Hotel Curacao - Adults Only
This hotel is beautiful! The view is spectacular and the grounds well kept. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this location.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
San Marco Hotel & Casino
Clean and good attention from host. Air conditioner, requires update. Area excelent..
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Punda
Shopping, seaside views and scuba diving highlight some of the noteworthy features of Punda. Make a stop by Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao or Postal Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Koralengebied
Though Koralengebied may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Renaissance Shopping Mall and Curaçao Museum.
Scharloo
Unique features of Scharloo include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao or Curaçao Maritime Museum while you're exploring the area.
Pietermaai District
Pietermaai District is known for its beautiful seaside views, and you can make a stop by Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao and Jewish Cultural Historical Museum while in the area.
Otrobanda
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Otrobanda. A stop by Renaissance Shopping Mall or Curaçao Museum might round out your trip.
Colon
If you're spending some time in Colon, Curaçao Museum and Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao are top sights worth seeing.
