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Capital and largest city of Fiji
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Suva is the capital of Fiji with a population of 94,000 in the city proper and 185,000 in the metropolitan area.
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The Fiji Museum is an excellent place for tourists to understand the historical and archeological background of Fiji. With artifacts dating back as far as 3,700 years it provides many exhibits that educate visitors on the nation's layers of traditions and culture.
Sells cheap and delicious authentic Fijian curry. Eat in or takeaway.
A good Indian restaurant.
High-end European cuisine. The best steaks in town.
Outdoor Cafe, relaxed atmosphere. Palm Court Bistro has an all day breakfast menu, however they are renowned for their freshly made sandwiches made to order from the sandwich bar.
Best place in Suva for local Indo-Fijian dishes. Located just outside the main CDB in Samabula.
Clean and spacious food court selling mostly Indian and Chinese food.
This bar and coffee shop is situated literally on the water and has a view that matches its location. Sometimes fish & chips and other food is available from the kitchen. The location is also accessible by walking along the sea-wall path.
Tanoa Plaza Suva
An airport and convention hotel three minutes away from Suva International Airport.
Big dorm room, but very enjoyable/familiar atmosphere and also some long-term guests. Breakfast included and dinner possible. Definitely a nice place to stay longer and socialize.
In a landmark building. Garden Cottage set in tropical gardens or in a Deluxe Room located in the historical building. All cottages and rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with executive-style furniture and internet access. Great food, dining on the open-air veranda.
The grand old lady of hotels in Fiji, built in 1914 as a luxury hotel for passengers on steamships crossing the Pacific. Although it was closed down in 1992 and stood decaying and abandoned for over 20 years, it has since undergone much needed renovations and been restored to its former glory, re-opening in time for its 100th anniversary in 2014.
Right in Suva town are these fruit and vegetable markets. Sells all kinds of different tropical fruit and vegetables.
Rows full of Fijian wooden carvings, straw goods and Fijian handicraft souvenirs. Don't be afraid to bargain with the shop owners for a better price!
In the town centre of Suva are market stalls that serve colourful varieties of fresh fish.
By plane
Fiji Airways (Fiji majority owned) provides national and international flights to Suva.
By bus and car
Buses connect Suva to all major cities in Viti Levu, arriving at the Suva Bus Station. People can take normal buses or mini-buses. Tourists are strongly not advised to use the mini-buses.
By ferry
You can take a ferry from Taveuni via Savusavu to Suva.
Downtown Suva can be explored on foot. Tourists and residents often use taxis as they are affordable, plentiful and easy to access.
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