Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide

Philipsburg

A coastal town with buildings, a clear blue sea, and mountains in the background.
A narrow waterway with a small boat, surrounded by lush greenery and buildings with red roofs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a backdrop of green hills and buildings.
A vintage yellow car parked on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a Belgian Chocolate Box shop.
A coastal town with a beach, boats, and buildings.

Stay near popular Downtown Philipsburg attractions

A vintage yellow car parked on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a Belgian Chocolate Box shop.
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Open Photo by daniel jersey

Front Street District

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Front Street District during your visit to Philipsburg.
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Things to do

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

฿3,575
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line

Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line

฿5,215
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line
Sand Dollar Snorkeling Adventure

Half Day Snorkeling Adventure

฿2,132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Snorkeling Adventure
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Divi Little Bay Beach Day Package

฿1,312
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Divi Little Bay Beach Day Package
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

฿2,665
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Lambada Sunset Sail with Open Bar & Snacks

Lambada Sunset Sail with Open Bar & Snacks

฿1,476
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lambada Sunset Sail with Open Bar & Snacks
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Top hotels in Downtown Philipsburg

Holland House Beach Hotel

Holland House Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Front Street 45 Philipsburg
The price is ฿8,108 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿8,108
฿9,730 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
Holland House Beach Hotel
Seaview Beach Hotel

Seaview Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
#85C Front Street Philipsburg
The price is ฿3,115 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿3,115
฿3,738 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (907 reviews)
"Good stay but rooms could do with some renovation"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Seaview Beach Hotel
Horizon View Beach Hotel

Horizon View Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Front Street, 49 Philipsburg
The price is ฿3,750 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿3,750
฿4,500 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 5 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Horizon View Beach Hotel
MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

2.5 out of 5
Kruythoffsteeg#10 Philipsburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,415 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿2,415
฿2,898 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Maho Beach and Port of St. Maarten are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (73 reviews)
"Clean Room. Free Parking."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM
Sea Palace

Sea Palace

3 out of 5
Front Street 147 Philipsburg
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Maho Beach and Port of St. Maarten ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"Loved my stay at sea palace! As a solo traveler, I felt very safe staying here, Such a beautiful view from my room, and it was such a plus having the beach as a backyard. Cannot recommend this place enough."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

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The Crown House Hotel

The Crown House Hotel

3 out of 5
19 Voorstraat Philipsburg
The price is ฿2,736 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿2,736
฿3,284 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Maho Beach and Port of St. Maarten are ...
The Crown House Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Philipsburg

Find the best Downtown Philipsburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a marina, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Indigo Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.

A hill with a yellow building and flags, palm trees, and a sign with a pelican and 'Hope to See You Again Soon!' text.
Photo by Bill Dillard
Open Photo by Bill Dillard

Point Blanche

While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.

A coastal town with a marina, mountains, and a bay.

Belair

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.

Vineyard

While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of St. Maarten and Front Street District.

Hope Estate

While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Front Street District and Guana Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide