Downtown Nassau Travel Guide

Nassau

A cruise ship docked at a port with buildings and a pier on the right.
Two people sitting on a bench facing the ocean.
A narrow stone pathway flanked by lush greenery and a steep staircase leading upwards.
A framed painting of a desert landscape with a person sitting on a dune, a camel, and scattered rocks.
A large cruise ship docked at a pier with a sunset in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Nassau attractions

A yellow building with a balcony and a sign that reads "National Art Gallery of the Bahamas".

National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

8.2/10 (690 reviews)
Discover the traditional art of the Bahamas alongside significant colonial pieces at this fascinating gallery.
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Things to do

Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

฿4,975
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water

Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley

฿1,836
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley
Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise

Sunset Dinner Cruise

฿3,446
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

฿4,090
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

฿2,437
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails
Rose Island Swimming with the Pigs Lunch and Private Beach

Rose Island Swimming with the Pigs Lunch and Private Beach

฿4,641
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rose Island Swimming with the Pigs Lunch and Private Beach
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Top hotels in Downtown Nassau

Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau

Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau

4 out of 5
2 Bay Street Nassau New Providence
The price is ฿8,488 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿8,488
฿13,222 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,589 reviews)
"The staff was really nice and the food was awesome"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau
British Colonial - Nassau

British Colonial - Nassau

4 out of 5
Number One Bay St Nassau
The price is ฿7,794 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿7,794
฿11,493 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,150 reviews)
"I had no hot water and the phone didn’t work. I had a 3 day stay but had separate reservations I had to keep checking in every morning. That was annoying. Beach was pleasant. Right in town. Breakfast was a buffet and it was cold."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

British Colonial - Nassau
Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown/Junkanoo Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown/Junkanoo Beach

4 out of 5
West Bay Street Nassau
The price is ฿6,046 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿6,046
฿8,302 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,494 reviews)
"Great stay over all"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown/Junkanoo Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau by IHG

3 out of 5
West Bay Street At Nassau Street Nassau
The price is ฿4,560 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿4,560
฿7,475 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I didn’t have towels and toilet paper for over a day"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau by IHG
Towne Hotel

Towne Hotel

3 out of 5
40, George Street Nassau New Providence
The price is ฿4,476 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿4,476
฿5,625 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (812 reviews)
"ok"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Towne Hotel
Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

4 out of 5
West Hill Street Nassau New Providence
The price is ฿13,680 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿13,680
฿16,473 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique resort in Nassau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)
"Staff helpful"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant
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Where to stay in Downtown Nassau

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A wooden pier extending into the ocean with a gazebo and a boat.
Photo by Felipe Terrón
Open Photo by Felipe Terrón

Cable Beach

While Cable Beach isn't home to many top sights, Cable Beach and Baha Bay Water Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach with a colorful umbrella, two lounge chairs, a boat, and a palm tree.

Palm Cay

Though Palm Cay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamacraw Beach and Ocean Club Golf Course.

A coastal marina with numerous boats, a bridge, and a cityscape in the background.

Chippingham

While visiting Chippingham, you might make a stop by sights like Junkanoo Beach and Saunders Beach.

A coastal resort with turquoise waters, palm-lined walkways, and multi-story buildings with distinctive architecture.

The Grove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Grove and surrounding area, you can visit Saunders Beach and Junkanoo Beach.

A marina with several sailboats and yachts docked, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.

Highland Terrace

While visiting Highland Terrace, you might make a stop by sights like Doongalik Studios and The Retreat Garden National Park.

Downtown Nassau Travel Guide