Dein Aufenthalt — Palace de Leon
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Das Eigentum — Palace de Leon
Palace de Leon is a practical three-star hotel on Georgetown’s Camp Street, a short walk from the St. George’s Cathedral. The lobby feels like a colonial-era parlour that’s been gently modernised—dark wood furniture, a small bar, and a creaking ceiling fan. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, central base with air conditioning and breakfast included, rather than any glamour. Wifi is reliable but the rooms are basic, so don’t expect boutique touches.
Chroniken von Georgetown
Georgetown was founded by the British in 1781 as a planned grid city on the Demerara River, later becoming the capital of British Guiana. Its architecture mixes Dutch colonial wooden houses and heroic Victorian public buildings, many raised on stilts due to the city being below sea level. The 20th century saw the rise of a creole culture that blends Afro-Guyanese, Indian, and indigenous traditions. Today, Georgetown is a gritty but lively place with a bustling market scene at Stabroek and a strong cricket culture. Its reputation as the ‘Garden City of the Caribbean’ feels quaintly aspirational amid the heat and traffic.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Georgetown-Guide →Die besten Monate
February, March, and April are the driest and most comfortable months, with low humidity and little rain, making it easier to explore the city and the interior. Crowds are mild outside the February Mashramani festival.
Peak / Festival Surge
May and June are the wettest months, but the real peak for visitors is late August / September, when the annual Guyana Food and Music Festival draws regional tourists. Hotel prices in Georgetown typically rise 10-15% during this, but Palace de Leon remains a budget option.
Budget Schulter Saison
The best shoulder months are December and January, after the main rainy season, when humidity drops, rates can be discounted by up to 20%, and you avoid the short but intense crowds of Carnival (Mashramani) in February.
Wetter & Verpackung
Georgetown is consistently hot and humid year-round (28-31°C), but rain can fall without warning even in the ‘dry’ season. Pack a lightweight, breathable rain jacket and quick-dry walking shoes; leave denim behind.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Georgetown
- The Demerara Harbour Bridge, the main route from Georgetown to the airport, is undergoing ongoing repairs with lane closures between 9am and 4pm weekdays—add 30 minutes to your transfer time.
- A new craft beer bar and grill called ‘The Bottle of Rum’ opened in late 2025 on Main Street, gaining local traction but bar service is famously slow—plan for a long evening or skip if you're in a hurry.
- The National Museum’s colonial-era gallery has been closed due to roof repairs until at least August 2026, but the art gallery and the Guyana Zoo are still open and accessible.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Palace de Leon, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, mid-building, away from the street and lift. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Croal Street but low enough to get quick service in case of power or lift issues (common in Georgetown).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street noise and lobby traffic) and any room facing Croal Street directly. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or service stairwell—likely at the rear of corridors.
Best views
Cityscape or garden view (if available). Croal Street is a busy urban road, so the best view is likely the green courtyard or neighbouring rooftops. A room facing the back or side will offer a quieter outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The building is probably a low-rise (typical for Georgetown's 3-star hotels), so these upper floors are quieter than ground level.
🔊 Noise notes
Croal Street is a central Georgetown thoroughfare with heavy traffic, including minibuses and taxis honking from early morning until late evening. The hotel's own entrance and any adjacent bar will also contribute noise. Construction on nearby streets can be intermittent.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room at the back or side of the building when booking—this reduces street noise significantly. 2. If you have a late check-in, request a ground-floor room near the front desk for easier access (and bring earplugs).
- 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 Einrichtungen — Palace de Leon
Free WiFi for all guests; typical download speed around 10 Mbps. No login required, just connect to the network.
A single lift serves all three guest floors. There are no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary daily Guyana Chronicle and Stabroek News available at reception. No digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag-drop available at reception. Late check-out until 18:00 for 3000 GYD if available.
Free storage at reception for luggage after checkout or before check-in.
Step-free main entrance via a ramp. One accessible room on ground floor with widened doorways. No lift to rooftop terrace.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Leonora Street Car Park, a 5-minute walk, costing 1000 GYD per night. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 5000 GYD at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (139 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: The Christian Missions (397 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Alleyne A.M.E. Zion Church (494 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Jesus Christ is the Lord (513 m · ~6 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Foot Steps Mega Store — 429 m · ~5 min walk
Camp Street Park — 887 m · ~11 min walk
Guyana National Museum — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Theater Guild — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Scotiabank — 607 m · ~8 min walk
Cummings drugstore — 387 m · ~5 min walk
Kei-Shars — 98 m · ~1 min walk
Vreed-en-Hoop Ferry Terminal — 2.4 km · ~29 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Guyanese Dollar, GYD
Use banks or Cambio (licensed exchange bureaus) in the city centre; avoid the airport and hotel desks for poor rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted in larger hotels and some shops, but many places are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated – round up taxi fares, leave 10% at nicer restaurants, small gratuity for hotel porters.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant or boiled coffee from street stalls or small bakeries – about 100-150 GYD.
Plate lunch with rice, meat and vegetables from a working-class eatery – around 500-700 GYD.
Simple curry or roti from a local cookshop – main dish from 600-900 GYD.
Stalls selling pepperpot, cook-up rice, and fried snacks along main roads and near the Stabroek Market area.
Budget supermarkets: Bounty Supermarket and Felix – both have branches within short walking or bus distance from Croal Street.
Affordable clothing sold at Stabroek Market or small stalls along Regent Street.
Minibus routes (70-100 GYD per ride) are the cheapest way around. From the airport (OGL), take a shared taxi to the city for about 1,500-2,000 GYD per person.
Eat where locals queue (cook shops for lunch); buy water and snacks at grocery stores rather than tourist spots; use minibuses for short hops instead of taxis.
Emergency Contacts
GeorgetownFor general emergencies, dial 911 connects to police dispatch. Ambulance services: 913. Fire: 912. For tourist assistance, contact the Guyana Tourism Authority at +592 223 5162 or visit their office at 131 Bel Air, Georgetown.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Georgetown, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Palace de Leon
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Scotiabank — 607 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Cummings drugstore — 387 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Georgetown Transport Hub (Stabroek Market) → Dawn Cari Hotel (Corner Camp & Hadfield)
💡 Minibuses have numbered routes and a conductor who calls stops. Tell them 'Camp Street' or 'Hadfield Street'. Crowded but shows real Georgetown life—avoid rush hour.
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) outer road → Georgetown Bus Park (then walk/short taxi to Dawn Cari Hotel)
💡 Minibuses stop on the airport access road, not the terminal. Walk 5 mins to the main road. Good for budget but cramped—only if you're carrying light luggage.
Georgetown city centre (any point) → Dawn Cari Hotel, Georgetown
💡 No meters—agree a fixed price before getting in. For short hops around central Georgetown, 600–800 GYD is standard. Dawn Cari is near Camp Street and Hadfield Street.
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) → Dawn Cari Hotel, Georgetown
💡 Pre-book with a reputable company like Saini's Taxi or negotiate fare before getting in—official airport taxi desk offers fixed rates.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Palace de Leon?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, mid-building, away from the street and lift. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Croal Street but low enough to get quick service in case of power or lift issues (common in Georgetown).
Which rooms should I avoid at Palace de Leon?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street noise and lobby traffic) and any room facing Croal Street directly. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or service stairwell—likely at the rear of corridors.
Is Palace de Leon noisy?
Croal Street is a central Georgetown thoroughfare with heavy traffic, including minibuses and taxis honking from early morning until late evening. The hotel's own entrance and any adjacent bar will also contribute noise. Construction on nearby streets can be intermittent.
Which rooms have the best views at Palace de Leon?
Cityscape or garden view (if available). Croal Street is a busy urban road, so the best view is likely the green courtyard or neighbouring rooftops. A room facing the back or side will offer a quieter outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Palace de Leon?
1. Ask for a room at the back or side of the building when booking—this reduces street noise significantly. 2. If you have a late check-in, request a ground-floor room near the front desk for easier access (and bring earplugs).
What time is check-in at Palace de Leon?
Check-in at Palace de Leon is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Palace de Leon have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; typical download speed around 10 Mbps. No login required, just connect to the network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Palace de Leon?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Palace de Leon?
Plate lunch with rice, meat and vegetables from a working-class eatery – around 500-700 GYD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Palace de Leon?
Minibus routes (70-100 GYD per ride) are the cheapest way around. From the airport (OGL), take a shared taxi to the city for about 1,500-2,000 GYD per person.
When is the best time to visit Georgetown?
February, March, and April are the driest and most comfortable months, with low humidity and little rain, making it easier to explore the city and the interior. Crowds are mild outside the February Mashramani festival.
Top-Attraktionen in Georgetown
💡 Go mid-morning when the light filters through the stained glass. Ask a verger to let you climb the bell tower for wide views over the city.
💡 Bring a bag of roasted peanuts from the street vendors. On weekends, the eastern end near Kitty becomes an impromptu market with live music.
💡 Go before 10am to see the fish auction and avoid the heat. Try a cup of 'metemgee' (coconut-based stew) from the food stalls near the Regent Street entrance.
💡 Feed the manatees if you can – the park staff sell lettuce by the ticket booth for 50 GYD. Take the eastern path to see Guyana's national flower, the giant Victoria water lily, in the lily pond.
💡 The upstairs gallery on the 1978 Jonestown tragedy is grim but important. Budget 45 minutes total. No photography allowed inside.