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.

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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

Wharf

Nantucket Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: Beyond the Cobblestones

฿334
per adult
Nantucket Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: Beyond the Cobblestones
Nantucket Tirade Scavenger Hunt

Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt

฿968
per adult
Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt
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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 ฿6,351 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿6,351
฿7,448 total
18 Nov - 19 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. ...
Faraway Nantucket
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿4,872 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,872
฿5,442 total
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
Jared Coffin House
Greydon House

Greydon House

4 out of 5
17 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿6,437 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿6,437
฿7,190 total
8 Nov - 9 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! (229 reviews)
"Excellent location, beautiful place, friendly and helpful staff! Couldn’t have been any better!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Greydon House
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿7,023 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,023
฿7,844 total
1 Nov - 2 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! (366 reviews)
"Nantucket and 21 Broad Street (:"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

21 Broad Hotel
Hotel Pippa

Hotel Pippa

3.5 out of 5
5 Chestnut Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿6,351 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,351
฿7,094 total
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (320 reviews)
"The room was very tiny. Having a bar in the hotel was nice with great outside patio. Be prepared to get charged hefty tip."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hotel Pippa
Martin House Inn

Martin House Inn

3.5 out of 5
61 Centre Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿5,520 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,520
฿6,166 total
1 Nov - 2 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! (340 reviews)
"The Martin House was excellent. David and his staff were very friendly. Room was great. We loved breakfast every morning and the fresh cookies in the afternoon was so thoughtful"

Reviewed on 21 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 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 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 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