La Calypso

Port of Spain


A short walk from Ariapita Ave, this ultra-secure, bunker-like structure has 18 basic, clean rooms in its various nooks, some with balconies but many with no natural light at all; the more expensive have air-con and TV. Perhaps not the most atmospheric accommodation, but the rates are some of the lowest in town and the upstairs deck provides some open-air chill space.


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