Rainbow Lounge

Willemstad


From the end of September through the end of March, Floris Suite Hotel bar is a Friday-evening gathering spot for gay and lesbian folks – and their friends – as well as anyone who wants to relax and drink in a welcoming, open atmosphere.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Willemstad attractions

1. Gallery Alma Blou

1.07 MILES

Housed in the 17th-century Landhuis Habaai plantation house, this cooperative gallery has the city's largest collection of works by Caribbean artists. The…

2. Curaçao Museum

1.38 MILES

Small but worthwhile, this museum touches on art, history and society in its eclectic collections. In an unlikely residential location 1.6km west of…

3. Museum Kura Hulanda

2.24 MILES

Located in a 19th-century merchant's house and slave quarters, this excellent museum documents the brutal history of slavery in the New World, including…

4. Queen Emma Bridge

2.28 MILES

Spanning Sint Annabaai, this local landmark is sometimes called Our Swinging Old Lady. It's a pontoon bridge that swings open to make way for oceangoing…

5. Fort Amsterdam

2.38 MILES

Dating from the 17th century, this much-modified fort is now home to government offices. Inside the large courtyard (enter through the gate on the western…

6. Steam for Oil

2.42 MILES

At the Curaçao Maritime Museum, this exhibit includes a working model of the oil refinery that has been a centerpiece of the island's economy throughout…

7. Curaçao Maritime Museum

2.42 MILES

Engaging displays trace the island’s history, including exhibits on the Dutch West India Co, the growth of Willemstad, the slave trade and more. A…

8. Floating Market

2.44 MILES

A colorful place to see piles of papayas, melons, plantains, grapes, oranges, apples, tomatoes and much more. The vendors sail 70km from Venezuela to set…