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

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 Nantucket Town

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. ...
Faraway Nantucket
The Beachside

The Beachside

4 out of 5
30 North Beach Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿6,584 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿6,584
฿7,870 total
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (385 reviews)
"The hotel posted great pictures."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

The Beachside
White Elephant Hotel

White Elephant Hotel

4.5 out of 5
50 Easton Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿13,304 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿13,304
฿14,860 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (374 reviews)
"Chairs in the room were very dirty"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

White Elephant Hotel
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! (995 reviews)
"The continental breakfast was excellent! Housekeeping was outstanding! Customer service was amazing! Polite and helpful staff all around! The staff ensured we were comfortable, they even carried our large suitcase to our room. We were greeted and acknowledged by the staff. The room was very nice. ..."

Reviewed on 6 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 ...
21 Broad Hotel
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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 Nantucket Ferry Terminal 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 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.
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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.

Nantucket Town Travel Guide