Downtown Nantucket Travel Guide

Nantucket

A coastal town with a harbor, a large cruise ship docked, and a prominent church steeple.
A harbor with several boats, including a red boat named "Kentucky" and a white boat named "Serenity."
A harbor with several boats docked, American flags flying, and houses with a waterfront view.
A waterfront with houses and a dock.
A table with decorative items including a blue bowl, a tray, and glassware.

Stay near popular Downtown Nantucket attractions

A white neoclassical building with columns and the name "ATHENIUM" on the facade.

Nantucket Atheneum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)
Nantucket Atheneum is just one of the places to see in Nantucket, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Things to do

Nantucket Tirade Scavenger Hunt

Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt

฿951
per adult
Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

฿20,449
per adult
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket
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Top hotels in Downtown Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

4 out of 5
29 Centre St. Nantucket MA
The price is ฿10,336 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿10,336
฿12,123 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Faraway Nantucket
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿9,196 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿9,196
฿10,272 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (977 reviews)
"Wonderful Staff and perfect location for long 4 day weekend. Has a bed and breakfast feel. We were awakened our last night at 3am to drunk loud sex next door. Banged on wall after a bit and it stopped. Otherwise, we'd stay here again!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Jared Coffin House
Martin House Inn

Martin House Inn

3.5 out of 5
61 Centre Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿8,816 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿8,816
฿9,848 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (316 reviews)
"The place was clean and the bed was comfortable but our room was small. I’ve traveled all over the world so I understand the charms of a small bed a breakfast- however for the rates we paid in Sept I expected more. The bathroom door didn’t close, the light over the sink was very dim, and there was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Martin House Inn
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿9,521 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿9,521
฿10,635 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
21 Broad Hotel
Greydon House

Greydon House

4 out of 5
17 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿9,452 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿9,452
฿10,559 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel and staff."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Greydon House
Hotel Pippa

Hotel Pippa

3.5 out of 5
5 Chestnut Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿8,555 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿8,555
฿9,556 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (309 reviews)
"This was a very rundown property in my opinion. The doors to the room do not even close properly. When we arrived, they were fixing the air conditioning and it was very warm. The hotel sits right on Main Street, which can be a huge positive if you don’t mind extremely loud noise and waking up to ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hotel Pippa
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Where to stay in Downtown Nantucket

Find the best Downtown Nantucket areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A harbor with several boats, including a red boat named "Kentucky" and a white boat named "Serenity."
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Nantucket Town

While visiting Nantucket Town, you might make a stop by sights like Nantucket Atheneum and Nantucket Historical Association.

A building with a sign that reads "Whaling Museum" and a flag. There are trees, a bench, and a bicycle.

West of Town

While visiting West of Town, you might make a stop by sights like Nantucket Historical Association and Loines Observatory.

A sandy beach with a wooden fence, houses, and a grassy area with yellow flowers.

Madaket

Though Madaket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Madaket Beach and Cisco Beach.

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a cliff, overlooking the sea.

Cliff

While visiting Cliff, you might make a stop by sights like Jethro Coffin House and Founder's Cemetery.

A white lighthouse with a black top, a wooden walkway leading to it, and a sandy beach with vegetation.

Brant Point

While visiting Brant Point, you might make a stop by sights like Jetties Beach and Brant Point Light.

Downtown Nantucket Travel Guide