How to Find Cheap Hotels in Georgetown, Guyana

Georgetown is the capital city of Guyana, a South American country located on the northern coast between Venezuela and Suriname. Your best travel options will be found inside the capital city of Georgetown. Tourist accommodations are virtually non-existent outside of the city.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A valid U.S. passport
• A guide book to the city
• A computer with secure Internet access and navigation software

Transportation in Georgetown, Guyana

1. Land close to the capital city of Georgetown, Guyana. The closest international airport to Georgetown is the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. It is only 41 km from the center of Georgetown and offers direct flights to both Miami and New York City.

2. Hire a taxi or hop on a minibus to get to your hotel from the airport.

3. Take a ferry to get to many locations in and around Guyana, as well as the city itself. Numerous rivers run through the country, oftentimes making boats the easiest mode of transport.

Lodging in Georgetown, Guyana

4. Build a great vacation. If you are interested in architecture then you may want to look for cheap accommodations near the Dutch buildings that are located around the city's center. To book accommodations, contact the Guyana Tourism Authority at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

5. Stick to accommodations in the central or west parts of Georgetown, where most of the sights are clustered. Points of interest include the National Museum of Guyana, the Promenade Gardens, the National Library, the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, the Neo-Gothic Hall, Independence Arch and Umana Yana Park.

6. Have a great time when you book cheap accommodations on Sheriff Street, where many of Georgetown's restaurants and bars are located.

7. Choose cheap accommodations near Regent Street and explore Georgetown's best shopping area. Here you'll find unique boutiques selling local crafts as well as high-end fashion.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the international prefix "011." When calling internationally but not from the United States or Canada, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Register with the nearest U.S. Embassy when you first arrive in Georgetown, Guyana. Instructions for doing so can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
• Georgetown is known for having political demonstrations. It is a good idea to stay away from these gatherings.
• Make sure that you ask if your Eco-tourism lodge has a plan of action in case of an emergency. Recent reports have shown that only a small percentage of Eco-tourism companies have this emergency tool in place.
• Violent crimes are a problem in this part of the world. Make sure that you protect yourself by staying alert and avoiding dangerous situations, and don't walk alone at night.
• Fatal traffic accidents are more prevalent in Guyana than in the U.S. Be extra careful when traveling on the roads in this country.