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

฿968
per adult
Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

฿20,346
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 ฿6,645 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿6,645
฿7,793 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (613 reviews)
"We were able to secure 2 complimentary bikes for the day- they were quite run down and the chains came off each bike multiple times over every bump in the road. We made it about 20 minutes before we turned around and headed back. We were pretty disappointed since we had looked forward to this particular ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Faraway Nantucket
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿6,418 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿6,418
฿7,169 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (994 reviews)
"Nice place with nice staff"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Jared Coffin House
Greydon House

Greydon House

4 out of 5
17 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿5,760 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,760
฿6,434 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (222 reviews)
"What a prime location! Short walk from Steamship Authority. Room was exceptionally clean and a very lovely shower. Restaurants and bars within walking distance with special mention of the onsite restaurant Via Mare. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Elevator if needed. Quiet for being the center ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Greydon House
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿7,014 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿7,014
฿7,834 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (359 reviews)
"Great room with a private patio! Close to everything in town. Loved staying here!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

21 Broad Hotel
Hotel Pippa

Hotel Pippa

3.5 out of 5
5 Chestnut Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿6,343 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿6,343
฿7,085 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Pippa
Martin House Inn

Martin House Inn

3.5 out of 5
61 Centre Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿5,513 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,513
฿6,158 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (330 reviews)
"Perfect location, easy check-in, available luggage storage, fresh continental breakfast, delicious freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Coffee and tea, water available 24/7. Nicely decorated. Loved it!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Martin House Inn
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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."
Photo by Tony Creech
Open Photo by Tony Creech

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 house with pink flowers climbing up its side.
Photo by Lisa Frackiewicz
Open Photo by Lisa Frackiewicz

Tom Nevers

While there might not be top attractions in Tom Nevers, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tom Nevers Beach and Siasconet Beach.

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