Downtown Nassau Travel Guide

Nassau

A cruise ship docked at a port with buildings and a pier on the right.
Two people sitting on a bench facing the ocean.
A narrow stone pathway flanked by lush greenery and a steep staircase leading upwards.
A framed painting of a desert landscape with a person sitting on a dune, a camel, and scattered rocks.
A large cruise ship docked at a pier with a sunset in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Nassau attractions

A variety of colorful souvenirs and crafts, including hats, bags, and jewelry, with visible text such as "Bahamas" and "1973".

Straw Market

7.6/10 (2,105 reviews)
Chat with local vendors and shop for handicrafts and Bahamian souvenirs at this bustling market.
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Things to do

Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

฿4,887
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch
Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise

Sunset Dinner Cruise

฿3,385
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water

Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley

฿1,804
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley
Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

Rose Island Private Beach Swimming with the Pigs

฿4,559
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rose Island Private Beach Swimming with the Pigs
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

฿2,394
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails
Snorkelers in water with fish and shark in bahamas

Snorkeling Adventure in Bahamas with Tropical Reefs & Sharks

฿4,719
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Snorkeling Adventure in Bahamas with Tropical Reefs & Sharks
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Top hotels in Downtown Nassau

Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau

Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau

4 out of 5
2 Bay Street Nassau New Providence
The price is ฿6,847 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,847
฿11,089 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,542 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau
British Colonial - Nassau

British Colonial - Nassau

4 out of 5
Number One Bay St Nassau
The price is ฿6,557 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,557
฿9,892 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,013 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and very helpful. Room was clean. Grounds are well managed. The ocean view room to see the cruise ships was very nice."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

British Colonial - Nassau
Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown/Junkanoo Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown/Junkanoo Beach

4 out of 5
West Bay Street Nassau
The price is ฿4,449 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,449
฿6,345 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown/Junkanoo Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau by IHG

3 out of 5
West Bay Street At Nassau Street Nassau
The price is ฿3,621 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,621
฿6,289 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Thasnk"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau by IHG
Towne Hotel

Towne Hotel

3 out of 5
40, George Street Nassau New Providence
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,362 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿4,362
฿5,482 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nassau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (804 reviews)
"I didn’t like how I booked with Expedia online and when I arrived at the hotel they never received my payment or were I booked for any rooms it was very bad I had pay another fee"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Towne Hotel
Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

4 out of 5
West Hill Street Nassau New Providence
The price is ฿13,866 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿13,866
฿16,682 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique resort in Nassau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)
"Staff helpful"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant
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Where to stay in Downtown Nassau

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a jet ski, and a couple walking along the shore.

Cable Beach

While Cable Beach isn't home to many top sights, Cable Beach and Baha Bay Water Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach with a colorful umbrella, two lounge chairs, a boat, and a palm tree.

Palm Cay

Though Palm Cay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamacraw Beach and Ocean Club Golf Course.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a palm tree, and a distant lighthouse.
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Chippingham

While visiting Chippingham, you might make a stop by sights like Junkanoo Beach and Saunders Beach.

A coastal resort with turquoise waters, palm-lined walkways, and multi-story buildings with distinctive architecture.

The Grove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Grove and surrounding area, you can visit Saunders Beach and Junkanoo Beach.

A marina with several sailboats and yachts docked, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.

Highland Terrace

While visiting Highland Terrace, you might make a stop by sights like Doongalik Studios and The Retreat Garden National Park.

Downtown Nassau Travel Guide