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The floating market, at first light.

Created by Harriët and Jilles from a shared love of characterful homes, thoughtful hospitality and the kind of travel that stays with you.
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The floating market, at first light.
From Nubia650 metres
From Nubia650 metres
From Nubia650 metres
From Nubia650 metres
From Nubia650 metres

Come for coffee. Stay for the stories held in the walls.

Kurá Hulanda Village is close enough to reach without thinking about transport, yet layered enough to fill an entire morning. Its colourful lanes lead between restored buildings, quiet gardens, independent boutiques and places to sit with coffee.

There is no single route to follow. Begin wherever curiosity takes you. Step inside a gallery, pause beneath a shaded archway or settle somewhere for breakfast before continuing.

At the centre of the village is the Kurá Hulanda Museum. Its collection explores African heritage, the transatlantic slave trade and the cultural histories that continue to shape Curaçao. It gives valuable context to the streets and neighbourhood surrounding Nubia.

Kurá Hulanda Village is open daily, although individual businesses keep their own hours.

Sea breeze & salt airCoffee from the corner caféA dip in the plunge poolColour on every façadeNo itinerary. No noise.Warm light by five o’clock
Look a little closer

Three things you will notice, none of which appear in a search result.

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The quiet between the courtyards

Walk beyond the main entrances and the village becomes noticeably calmer. Small passages open into gardens, terraces and corners that invite you to slow down.

The layers in the architecture

Colours, shutters, stonework and changing floor levels reveal how the buildings have grown and adapted over time. The beauty is found in their imperfections.

How one stop becomes three

A coffee leads to a gallery. A gallery leads to a small shop. Before long, the morning has unfolded without ever needing an itinerary.

Before you arrive

Before you go

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Address
9 Klipstraat, Otrobanda
Address
9 Klipstraat, Otrobanda
Address
9 Klipstraat, Otrobanda
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9 Klipstraat, Otrobanda
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9 Klipstraat, Otrobanda
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9 Klipstraat, Otrobanda
Take time for the story

Visit the museum before returning to the streets

The museum gives deeper meaning to what you see around Otrobanda. Its exhibits explore African civilisations, forced migration, resistance and cultural influence across the Caribbean. It is not a light visit, nor should it be. Give yourself enough time to move through the collection without rushing. Afterwards, step back into the village for something to drink and a quiet moment to reflect.
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Walking distance
By car
Walking distance
By car
Walking distance
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Good to know

Before you set out

Each stay in our collection is chosen for the way it feels — not just how it photographs. Here’s what you might be wondering before you find yours.
Can we walk there from Nubia?

Yes. Kurá Hulanda Village is approximately 650 metres from Nubia and is easily reached on foot.

Is entrance to the village free?

Yes. Kurá Hulanda Village is approximately 650 metres from Nubia and is easily reached on foot.

Is entrance to the village free?

Yes. Kurá Hulanda Village is approximately 650 metres from Nubia and is easily reached on foot.

Is entrance to the village free?

Yes. Kurá Hulanda Village is approximately 650 metres from Nubia and is easily reached on foot.

Is entrance to the village free?

Yes. Kurá Hulanda Village is approximately 650 metres from Nubia and is easily reached on foot.