Why go
- Capital of Guyana.
- Served by New Amsterdam Airport (QSX).
History
Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana. It is situated in Demerara-Mahaica, region 4, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, at the mouth of the Demerara River. It is nicknamed the "Garden City of the Caribbean". It is the retail, administrative, and financial services centre of the country, and the city accounts for a large portion of Guyana's GDP. The city recorded a population of 125,683 as of 2022 census.
Where to stay
QRPH+PM9, Georgetown, Guyana · somahospitalitygroup.com
29 Stelling Road, Vreed en Hoop, Guyana · reyzhotelandsuites.com
183 -184 Waterloo, & Quamina Street, Georgetown, Guyana · facebook.com
65 Peter Rose St, Georgetown, Guyana · herdmanstonlodge.com
Aspire Hotel, Cummings St, Georgetown, Guyana · aspirehotelgy.com
294 Quamina St, Georgetown, Guyana · caralodge.com
45 Main St, Georgetown, Guyana · plazacourthotel.com
6 Camp St, Georgetown, Guyana · milleniummanor.com
288-289 Church St, Georgetown, Guyana · sleepinhotelandcasino.com
Track JW, Mandela Ave, Georgetown, Guyana · royalguyana.com
7 Durban St, Georgetown, Guyana · thedurbanhotel.com
Goedverwagting Area, Georgetown, Guyana · marriott.com
Block Alpha, Battery Road, Georgetown, Guyana · marriott.com
88-89 Oronoque, and Robb St, Georgetown, Guyana · bestwestern.com
Quamina St, Georgetown, Guyana · eldorado-inn.com
502 Caneview Avenue at, Heros Hwy, Georgetown, Guyana · marriott.com
26-27 Lama Ave, Georgetown, Guyana
176 Middle &, Waterloo St, Georgetown, Guyana
RV53+GW8, Georgetown, Guyana
48 Croal St, Georgetown, Guyana
RVF4+WR4, Vlissengen Rd, Georgetown, Guyana
Lot 3 Smythe and Evans Street, 3 Evans St, Georgetown, Guyana
RVF5+PM2, Queen Street, Georgetown, Guyana
f11 Front Rd, Georgetown, Guyana
RR7P+M3H Tower Suites Inc, Main St, Georgetown, Guyana
3 Charles St, Georgetown, Guyana
33 Delph Street, Campbell Avenue, Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana
Vreed en Hoop, Guyana
5 Garnett St, Georgetown, Guyana
Indoor
Newtown, 145 Lamaha St, Georgetown, Guyana · place2staye.com
222 Charlotte St, Georgetown, Guyana
123 Kanuku St, Georgetown, Guyana · kanukusuites.com
29 Sherriff St, Georgetown, Guyana
38 Garnett St, Georgetown, Guyana
Restaurants & places to go
Cafe · Non existing Opening hours: closed
Fast Food · provides processed dairy products Features: takeaway · 85-86 Durban & Hill Street's Georgetown
Restaurant · Offers Food Services · 12 Durban Street Lodge
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Lunch, Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00 Features: halal, air conditioning · 290 Falcon Drive, Eccles · kairos.gy
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 102-108 Sandeman Place, Georgetown
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:30; Sa 07:30-15:30 Features: vegetarian options · 264 Thomas Street
American, Italian, Cafe · American/Italian cafe · 80 Duncan Street, 413741 · java.gg
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Water Street
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · Aubrey Barker Road, Stevedor & Postal Scheme
Jamaican, Guyanesse, Caribbean, Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 50 Brickdam, Georgetown
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-23:00 · Pere Street, Georgetown
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-18:00
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Cummings Street, Alberttown
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Breakfast/Coffee Shop cafe · 133 Church Street
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 180 Pineapple Street
Regional, Caribbean, Guyanese, Restaurant · Regional/Caribbean restaurant · Queen Street, Georgetown
Cake, Cheesecakes, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 394 Rose Street, Georgetown
Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
Korean, Chicken, Restaurant · Korean/Chicken restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream · 32-33 Regent & Hinck Streets
Biergarten · biergarten · Duncan Street
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Rose Street, Georgetown
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00 · 12 Campbell Avenue, 592
Restaurant · GiGi's Gourmet Gifts Inc. (GGG) are curators of deluxe gourmet food and paired artisanal gifts, that goes through a thoughtful process then…
Coffee Shop, Chicken, Sandwich, Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 127 Carmichael, St, Georgetown
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · Alexander Street
Caribbean, Cafe · Caribbean cafe · David Street
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Sheriff Street, Georgetown
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · Thomas Street
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 32 Main Street
Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Durban & Russel Streets, Werk-En-Rust
Ice Cream · ice cream
Biergarten · biergarten · Railway Embankment Road
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food · 139 Garnett Street
Restaurant · Provides Food Services (Feeds the homeless with remaining Food)
146 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) 37 km to the centre
Georgetown, DE, GY — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Caribbean Airlines, Overland Airways, Surinam Airways, Conviasa) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Toronto, Guayana, Kingston, Miami, New York… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Caribbean Airlines BW (767, 737-800) · 3 routes: New York, Port-of-spain, Toronto
- Overland Airways OJ (757-200) · 2 routes: Kingston, Toronto
- Surinam Airways PY (737-300) · 2 routes: Miami, Zandery
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Guayana
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL) 5.5 km to the centre
Ogle, DE, GY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Leeward Islands Air Transport) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bridgetown (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Bridgetown
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Bartica A Airport (GFO) 75 km to the centre
Bartica, CU, GY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) 99 km to the centre
New Amsterdam, EB, GY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Anna Regina Airport 65 km to the centre
Anna Regina, PM, GY
Krishna Sankar Airport 66 km to the centre
Anna Regina, PM, GY
Getting there by ferry
Georgetown Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre
Vreed-en-Hoop Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre · TH&D
Demerara River Speed Boat Crossing
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is New Amsterdam Airport (QSX); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GEO has direct flights to 7 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Toronto, Guayana, Kingston, Miami, New York…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Georgetown Ferry Terminal, 1.6 km); routes include Demerara River Speed Boat Crossing.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Georgetown, Guyana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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