Papeete Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Papeete

Papeete is not a tropical paradise. It is a typical government center and industrial port with small doses of French and Polynesian charm. It has shopping, eating, and drinking, but very little sightseeing for a capital city and even fewer top-class hotels. The residents speak French and Tahitian, although English is spoken by many in the tourist trade. The people-watching is superb.

Top Attractions in Papeete

Explore the best things to see and do in Papeete:

• ★Assembly of French Polynesia
• ★Notre Dame Cathedral
• ★Papeete Tahiti Temple
• ★Robert Wan Pearl Museum
• ★The waterfront

Where to Eat in Papeete

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴l’O à la Bouche

Where to Stay in Papeete

• 🏨Hotel Tiare Tahiti

Papeete Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: