Pietermaai District
Pietermaai is the restored historic district just east of Punda where once-crumbling colonial mansions now house boutique hotels, cafés, cocktail bars and the city's best nightlife. 8 min from the hotel
A short walk from the hotel, "Pietermaai Smal" is a strip of beautifully faded-then-revived facades, candlelit courtyards and waterfront bars. By day it is quiet and photogenic; by night it is where Willemstad goes out. It is the place for a stylish dinner or a late drink after exploring Punda.
Good to know
- Come after dark for the city's liveliest bar scene.
- Photograph the restored facades by day, drink there by night.
- An easy walk east from the hotel.
Questions & answers
Is Pietermaai walkable from Punda?
Yes — it is a short, safe walk east of the Punda shopping streets, making it easy to combine with a day in the centre.
Stay in the heart of it all
Majestic City Palace — a restored 1892 monument in Punda, steps from everything in this guide.