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

Picture 3 for Activity Nassau: 3-Stop Turtle Viewing, Reef Snorkeling Tour & Lunch

Nas: Private Beach Club Snorkeling ,Turtles Cay and lunch

฿8,200
per adult
Nas: Private Beach Club Snorkeling ,Turtles Cay and lunch
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: 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
Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise

Sunset Dinner Cruise

฿3,385
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

฿8,200
per adult
Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch
Self Drive Speedboat and Swim with the Pigs

Self Drive Speedboat and Swim with the Pigs

฿3,837
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Self Drive Speedboat and Swim with the Pigs
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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 ฿6,678 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿6,678
฿10,925 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (2,572 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau
British Colonial - Nassau

British Colonial - Nassau

4 out of 5
Number One Bay St Nassau
The price is ฿6,685 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿6,685
฿10,084 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (3,088 reviews)
"I didn't like how the hot water took long to kick in and when it did it wasn't hot."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 ฿4,564 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿4,564
฿6,502 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ฿3,852 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿3,852
฿6,606 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, private beach and great location."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau by IHG
Towne Hotel

Towne Hotel

3 out of 5
40, George Street Nassau New Providence
The price is ฿4,447 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿4,447
฿5,588 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (808 reviews)
"My shuttle did not show up to take me to the airport. Hotel staff was very helpful in me securing a taxi. The staff person ran down to the corner to connect with the cab. Being alone in a foreign country I really appreciated the effort."

Reviewed on 30 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 ฿14,136 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿14,136
฿17,007 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 wooden pier extending into the ocean with a gazebo and a boat.
Photo by Felipe Terrón
Open Photo by Felipe Terrón

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 coastal marina with numerous boats, a bridge, and a cityscape in the background.

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