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

฿5,322
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

฿1,841
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley
Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach

Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach

฿4,326
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach
Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise

Sunset Dinner Cruise

฿4,318
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

฿2,443
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails
Bahamas Cabbage Beach Jet Ski Adventure

Bahamas Cabbage Beach Jet Ski Adventure

฿4,016
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Bahamas Cabbage Beach Jet Ski Adventure
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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 ฿7,017 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿7,017
฿11,340 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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. ...
Margaritaville Beach Resort - 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 ฿4,516 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿4,516
฿6,440 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,385 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

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

British Colonial - Nassau

4 out of 5
Number One Bay St Nassau
The price is ฿6,058 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,058
฿9,287 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (2,867 reviews)
"This hotel is beautiful! Located in downtown Nassau! The pools were great and the private beach made the stay awesome!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

British Colonial - Nassau
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 ฿3,976 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,976
฿6,141 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Smooth check in/out. Absolutely enjoyed the breakfast! Very accomodating"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau by IHG
Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

4 out of 5
West Hill Street Nassau New Providence
The price is ฿14,074 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿14,074
฿16,933 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant
Towne Hotel

Towne Hotel

3 out of 5
40, George Street Nassau New Providence
The price is ฿4,182 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,182
฿5,277 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (801 reviews)
"Hotel in located in city center, perfect location. The room was a little outdated but superclean. But we did not sleep till 2 a.m., because there was so much noise and people talking and screaming all night long, stuff did nothing to calm this chaos. We heard an American turist left the hotel in ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Towne Hotel
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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.

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