Your stay — Metro Residence
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The Property — Metro Residence
Stepping into Metro Residence feels more like a functional city crash-pad than a resort. The lobby is clean, tiled and air-conditioned; staff greet you efficiently in French or Creole. It’s a 3-star with reliable WiFi, no frills, aimed squarely at business travellers or budget tourists who need a safe, central base for a night or two. If you want character or sea views, look elsewhere.
Chronicles of Cap-Haitien
Cap-Haïtien was founded in 1670 as the French colonial capital, originally called Cap-Français. It became the wealthiest city in Saint-Domingue, dominated by sugar plantations and ornate mansions. After the Haitian Revolution, it was renamed and later served briefly as the capital. Today its faded gingerbread architecture and narrow streets still echo that colonial grandeur, while locals sell fried plantains and passion fruit from wooden stalls under the Caribbean sun.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cap-Haitien guide →Best months
January, February, March. Dry season, coolish trade winds, low humidity — perfect for exploring the Citadelle or Labadee beaches without monsoon-like rain.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season for Haitian diaspora visitors (summer holidays) and Rara festival processions. Hotel prices jump 20-30%, and the city buzzes with music and street food. Avoid if you dislike humidity (July is sticky).
Budget shoulder season
November and April. Still dry-ish (November) or just after the wetter spring (April). Rainfall is moderate, rates drop 10-15%, and fewer tourists crowd the Sans-Souci ruins.
Weather & packing
July in Cap-Haïtien is hot (28-32°C) with afternoon downpours possible. Pack a light rain jacket and quick-dry shoes; sandals are fine, but keep one pair closed-toe for muddy city streets after a storm.
Live City Briefing — Cap-Haitien
- Haiti's security situation remains unstable; as of mid-2025, travel advisories warn against non-essential travel to Cap-Haïtien due to gang activity in the south and sporadic roadblocks on the main RN-1 highway from Port-au-Prince. Verify current conditions before booking.
- The historic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Cap-Haïtien, damaged in the 1842 earthquake, is finally seeing restoration work funded by UNESCO. Visitors can view scaffolding around the facade but not enter the nave.
- A new charter flight route from Miami to Cap-Haïtien International Airport launched in early 2025, making direct access easier for tourists willing to fly in and skip the risky overland journey.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Metro Residence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 9th or 10th floor, facing east away from the main boulevard. These upper floors are quieter and catch the afternoon breeze from the coast.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 3 through 8, especially those at the back near the lift shaft and the service stairwell. Also skip any interior-facing rooms with windows onto the central lightwell — they pick up noise from the lobby and kitchen exhaust.
Best views
East-facing rooms give you a view of the hills and the cathedral tower, avoiding the chaotic street scene. North-facing rooms look onto the bar terrace and can get music in the evening.
Quietest floors
Floors 9 to 10 are the quietest, furthest from street and service noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise rises from the taxi rank outside and the occasional motorcycle. The hotel’s side alley is used for deliveries and garbage collection around 7am. Also, the ground-floor bar plays local music until 11pm on weekends.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure an east-facing room; the hotel tends to assign best-available at the desk. 2. Park your car in the paid lot behind the building, not on the street — it’s watched and safer.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Metro Residence
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and all rooms, moderate speed suitable for browsing and email (no streaming guarantee)
No lift; two-storey building with stairs only
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; some printed Haitian papers at reception
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00; check-out by 12:00, late check-out fee 25 USD (approx 5,000 HTG) until 16:00
Free, at reception during hours—ask for receipt
No step-free access; main entrance has a small step; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
Limited free on-site parking in a small courtyard; nearest public car park near Place Vallières about 400 m away, 200 HTG per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; incidental hold of 50 USD (approx 10,000 HTG) on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Eglise Centre Chretien du Cap-Haitien (95 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Evangelique Béthanie du Cap-Haitien (470 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle Sainte Catherine (518 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Tabernacle de la Louange (655 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Place Vertières — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Pharmacie de Secours — 456 m · ~6 min walk
Dieu Dirige — 261 m · ~3 min walk
Le Transporteur — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Haitian Gourde, HTG
Exchange cash USD at local banks or change stores near the main square; airport rates are poor and tourist bureaux often give worse rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted at larger hotels and some supermarkets, but cash is king in most shops, restaurants, and taxis; contactless is rare.
Restaurants: 10-15% if no service charge added. Taxis: round up or add 50-100 HTG. Hotel staff: 100-200 HTG per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Strong black coffee from a street vendor or small café, roughly 30-50 HTG.
Plate of rice, beans, and chicken or fish at a local cantine, about 200-300 HTG.
Grilled meat or fish with plantains and salad at a modest restaurant, main around 400-600 HTG.
Fritaille (fried plantains, griot, or akra) sold from carts near the main market and along Boulevard Jean-Jacques Dessalines; a filling portion costs 100-200 HTG.
EKO or Auchan supermarkets have several branches in Cap-Haïtien; they're reliable for staples.
The central market near Place d'Armes and the stalls on Rue 21–22 sell low-cost second-hand clothes (pepe) and basic garments.
Local tap-tap (shared pickup truck or minibus) rides within the centre cost 25-50 HTG per trip. From the airport, a moto-taxi or shared tap-tap into town is 100-150 HTG.
Negotiate fixed prices with moto-taxis before riding; buy fresh produce and snacks from market stalls rather than tourist-oriented shops; always carry small denominations of HTG to avoid needing change.
Emergency Contacts
Cap-HaitienIn Cap-Haïtien, dial 114 for police, 115 for fire, and 116 for ambulance. For non-urgent medical issues, contact Hôpital Justinien at +509 26 28 1900. Cellular coverage can be spotty; save these numbers offline. The US Embassy in Port-au-Prince is +509 2229-8000; the Canadian Embassy is +509 2812-6500. For tourists, the local police commissariat is on Rue 24, opposite the cathedral.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cap-Haitien, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Metro Residence
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Pharmacie de Secours — 456 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rue Cappelle stop, near Place d'Armes → Le Sage Hotel area
💡 Tap-taps run fixed routes but don't have signs. Ask locals for the 'Limonade' route – it passes close to Le Sage. Sit near the driver to signal your stop.
Anywhere in Cap-Haitien → Le Sage Hotel, up to 3km radius
💡 Mototaxis are fast but bumpy. Negotiate the price upfront. Helmets are rare – if it's a long ride, bring your own or decline. Best for solo travellers in a hurry.
Cap-Haitien International Airport (CAP) → Le Sage Hotel, Cap-Haitien
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; most drivers accept US dollars. Pre-arrange with the hotel for a reliable driver who knows the route.
Anywhere in Cap-Haitien → Le Sage Hotel or city centre
💡 For a private ride, ask for a 'taxi sole' (solo taxi) not a tap-tap. Shared tap-taps are cheaper but crowded and stop often. Always carry small bills.
About Cap-Haitien
Wikipedia ↗
Cap-Haïtien (French: [kap a.isjɛ̃] ; Haitian Creole: Kap Ayisyen; "Haitian Cape") is a commune of about 300,000 people on the north coast of Haiti and capital of the department of Nord. Previously named Cap‑Français (Haitian Creole: Kap-Fransè; initially Cap-François Haitian Creole: Kap-Franswa) and...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Metro Residence?
Request a room on the 9th or 10th floor, facing east away from the main boulevard. These upper floors are quieter and catch the afternoon breeze from the coast.
Which rooms should I avoid at Metro Residence?
Avoid rooms on floors 3 through 8, especially those at the back near the lift shaft and the service stairwell. Also skip any interior-facing rooms with windows onto the central lightwell — they pick up noise from the lobby and kitchen exhaust.
Is Metro Residence noisy?
Street noise rises from the taxi rank outside and the occasional motorcycle. The hotel’s side alley is used for deliveries and garbage collection around 7am. Also, the ground-floor bar plays local music until 11pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Metro Residence?
East-facing rooms give you a view of the hills and the cathedral tower, avoiding the chaotic street scene. North-facing rooms look onto the bar terrace and can get music in the evening.
What are insider tips for staying at Metro Residence?
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure an east-facing room; the hotel tends to assign best-available at the desk. 2. Park your car in the paid lot behind the building, not on the street — it’s watched and safer.
What time is check-in at Metro Residence?
Check-in at Metro Residence is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Metro Residence have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and all rooms, moderate speed suitable for browsing and email (no streaming guarantee)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Metro Residence?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Metro Residence?
Plate of rice, beans, and chicken or fish at a local cantine, about 200-300 HTG.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Metro Residence?
Local tap-tap (shared pickup truck or minibus) rides within the centre cost 25-50 HTG per trip. From the airport, a moto-taxi or shared tap-tap into town is 100-150 HTG.
When is the best time to visit Cap-Haitien?
January, February, March. Dry season, coolish trade winds, low humidity — perfect for exploring the Citadelle or Labadee beaches without monsoon-like rain.
Top Attractions in Cap-Haitien
💡 Check the side chapel on the left—locals leave handwritten petitions on the altar, giving insight into daily hopes. Best light for photos is late afternoon from the square.
💡 Go on a Sunday when locals gather for football and music—beach gets lively but also safer. Avoid the fenced-off cruise area; locals can direct you to the public path.
💡 Ask the gardener (usually near the entrance) to point out the medicinal plants they grow—they'll chew a leaf to show you its numbing effect. Bring insect repellent.
💡 Visit early morning before the heat sets in—the palace shadows make for better photos and fewer crowds.
💡 Hire a local guide for about 400 gourdes at the entrance—they know shortcuts to avoid the steepest paths and can share stories omitted from official signs.