Elementz Apartments Studio: Your Poolside Base in Paramaribo
A compact, self-catering studio with a pool view, minutes from the market and Suriname's colonial heart.
Why Go
Skip the anonymous hotel lobby. Elementz gives you the keys to your own studio, a shared pool to cool off in after a sticky day exploring, and a location that puts you within a short taxi ride of Paramaribo's UNESCO-listed old town.
The Experience
Tucked away on H.D. Benjaminstraat in a quieter residential pocket of Paramaribo, Elementz Apartments feels less like a hotel and more like borrowing a friend's place in the tropics. The Studio unit is a tidy 25 m┬▓ room built for up to three, with air conditioning that actually works against Suriname's humidity, a flat-screen TV, safe, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The real draw is what sits just outside: a small outdoor swimming pool ringed by loungers, plus a balcony where you can nurse a Parbo beer as the frogs start up at dusk. A kettle, microwave, and fridge in-room mean you can grab breakfast pastries or leftovers from the on-site restaurant (which leans Indian and vegetarian) and eat on your own schedule. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking round out the practical side, and the small scale keeps things personal ΓÇö staff tend to remember your name by day two.
What to Try
Book the studio with a pool-view balcony if it's available ΓÇö the upcharge is minor and it turns the room into a proper hangout space. Order at least one dinner from the in-house restaurant; the Indian-leaning menu is a welcome change from the standard hotel buffet and vegetarians are unusually well cared-for here. Use the fridge and microwave to stash cold Parbo, fresh fruit from the nearby Central Market, and roti leftovers for a late-night snack.
Insider Tip
The address reads 'Paramaribo' but you're about 900 m from the historic centre ΓÇö roughly 15 minutes on foot, or a very cheap taxi. Grab a local SIM on arrival and use a ride-hail app or ask reception to call a trusted driver rather than flagging one on the street after dark. Also: Suriname runs on cash more than you'd expect, so pull SRD from an ATM in town before you settle in for the evening.
The Practical Stuff
Address: H.D. Benjaminstraat 46, Paramaribo, Suriname. Property type: apart-hotel / serviced apartments. Studio sleeps up to 3 (approx. 25 m²). Rates typically start around USD 40–80/night depending on season and booking channel. In-room: A/C, safe, flat-screen TV, kettle, microwave, fridge, private bathroom with walk-in shower, balcony. On-site: outdoor pool, restaurant (Indian/vegetarian-friendly), free Wi-Fi, free parking, private entrance. Roughly 1.5 mi to the Surinaams Museum and 2.1 mi to Paramaribo Central Market. Cards are accepted for bookings but keep SRD cash for taxis, market stalls, and small cafés.
Pair It With
- 'T Vat Sidewalk Cafe Guide — A short hop away and a Paramaribo institution for a cold Parbo and people-watching once you've dropped your bags.
- 168 Restaurant Guide — Nearby sit-down option for a proper dinner on nights you don't feel like cooking in the studio.
- 88 Car Rental Suriname Guide — Handy neighbour if you want to break out of the city for a day trip to Commewijne or the coast.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — Local activity operator worth pairing with a poolside recovery day back at Elementz.