Set right in the heart of Otrobanda, this is Curaçao's street art hotel through and through, occupying several historic buildings in the Ser'i Otrobanda neighborhood, known for its colorful facades and abundance of murals. The Bario Hotel Curaçao has 23 air-conditioned rooms and suites, each nestled in a different setting, where works by local artists appear on the walls, in the courtyards, and even in the hallways. Staying here is a bit like sleeping in an open-air gallery.

The Otrobanda neighborhood is known for its street art, with murals telling the story of the island's past and present, visible the moment you step outside the hotel. It's in that same spirit that the Bario Food Yard developed, the street food courtyard next to the hotel, set up in colorful shipping containers converted into open kitchens. You'll find a street food counter, a fish stand, a vegan option, and a dessert area, enough to put together a dinner from several hands without leaving the address.

The real strength of the Bario Hotel is its location in the heart of Otrobanda and Willemstad's historic center, just a few minutes' walk from galleries, shops, and the famous Pontjesbrug, the floating bridge connecting Otrobanda to Punda. To get a feel for the neighborhood, the hotel's co-founder runs a weekly guided tour departing from the hotel, a chance to hear the neighborhood's history told by someone who has lived there for over a decade.