Nantucket Town Travel Guide

Nantucket

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 lighthouse with a wooden walkway leading to it, surrounded by beach and ocean.
A traditional windmill with a wooden body and red accents, surrounded by a fence and a bench in a grassy field.
A waterfront with houses and a dock.

Stay near popular Nantucket Town attractions

A beach with a wooden staircase leading down to the sand, a person walking on the beach, and the ocean in the background.

Jetties Beach

9.4/10 (182 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jetties Beach during your travels in Nantucket?
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Things to do

Beyond the Cobblestones Self Guided Walking Tour of Nantucket

Nantucket Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: Beyond the Cobblestones

฿328
per adult
Nantucket Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: Beyond the Cobblestones
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 Nantucket Town

The Beachside

The Beachside

4 out of 5
30 North Beach Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿10,137 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿10,137
฿12,115 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Jethro Coffin House and Children's Beach are located ...
The Beachside
Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

4 out of 5
29 Centre St. Nantucket MA
The price is ฿10,733 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿10,733
฿12,588 total
5 Oct - 6 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
White Elephant Hotel

White Elephant Hotel

4.5 out of 5
50 Easton Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿16,397 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿16,397
฿18,316 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
"Everything was as good as we hoped. BPG was better than we expected, and the separate bar had an incredible selection of high end liquors."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

White Elephant Hotel
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿10,277 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿10,277
฿11,480 total
5 Oct - 6 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! (974 reviews)
"The staff here were amazing! Always helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the bed and luxurious bedding. Thank you so much for making our stay memorable"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Jared Coffin House
Martin House Inn

Martin House Inn

3.5 out of 5
61 Centre Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿8,831 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿8,831
฿9,865 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! (311 reviews)
"Accomodations were great and cleaned daily. Breakfast was fine. Coffee station was very good. Location super."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Martin House Inn
Nantucket Resort Collection

Nantucket Resort Collection

4 out of 5
3 Step Lane Nantucket MA
The price is ฿12,555 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿12,555
฿14,024 total
30 Sept - 1 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! (410 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Breakfast was very good day 1 and good day 2. Tables and courtyards were lovely. Not as much maintenance of coffee bar in our building but we made it work. Rooms were extra clean and we'll appointed. One room on 2nd floor was a bit tight to have a suitcase. Would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Nantucket Resort Collection
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Where to stay in Nantucket Town

Find the best Nantucket Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a harbor, a large cruise ship docked, and a prominent church steeple.

Downtown Nantucket

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nantucket, Nantucket Atheneum and Whaling Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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 Esther Island.

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.

Nantucket Town Travel Guide