Hyannis Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hyannis featuring a bay or harbour and a marina
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Hyannis which includes a city
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Explore beaches, shop for Cape Cod souvenirs or sail the waters around this coastal village, which was the preferred holiday spot of former president John. F. Kennedy.

Spend a leisurely morning enjoying a coffee on Hyannis’s Main Street before heading to one of the city’s many beaches for an afternoon stroll. Rent a boat and explore the coastal scenery or explore Cape Cod by rail on the Cape Cod Central Railway. You won’t miss the fact that John. F. Kennedy used to spend holidays here, with a museum and memorial sites that pay respects to the former president.

Hyannis residents are proud of the town’s association with John F. Kennedy. Find out more in the J.F.K Hyannis Museum that explores his family’s time in the town and remembers his life. Pay your own respects by taking a walk to the memorial in his honour near the water on Ocean Street. Stop to enjoy great views across the harbour.

The large natural harbour means that almost all who visit here will take to the water in one way or another. Use the ferry service to explore the nearby Nantucket Island or Martha’s Vineyard. Rent a kayak or a boat and cruise around the calm waters.

Main Street Waterfront District and the parallel South Street are where you’ll find the majority of the town’s businesses. Browse the galleries, drink in the cafés and pick up souvenirs in the gift shops. Car enthusiasts won’t want to miss Toad Hall Classic Sports Car museum, which features old Porches, Ferraris, Jaguars and more.

Visit in summer and spend a day on one of the nearby beaches. Kalmus, Loop Beach and Veteran’s Park Beach are all local favourites. In the chilly winters the pretty waterfront spots are popular for long walks, making Hyannis a great holiday destination year-round.

Hyannis is the largest of the seven villages that make up Barnstable town in Massachusetts and it is also the busiest. It is the transport hub for the region, so if you are visiting anywhere on Cape Cod you will almost certainly pass through.The town is71 miles (114 kilometres) south of Boston and 254 miles (409 kilometres) northeast of New York City.

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod

4 out of 5
1225 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA
The price is £197 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£197
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Hyannis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (274 reviews)
"Absolutely great!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Hyannis Plaza Hotel

Hyannis Plaza Hotel

2.5 out of 5
662 Main Street, Hyannis, MA
The price is £85 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£85
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hyannis. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hyannis Harbor and Cape Codder Water ...
6.8/10 (848 reviews)
"I highly recommend it, I've been there for about 3 or 4 times, always very clean!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hyannis Plaza Hotel
Holiday Inn Hyannis by IHG

Holiday Inn Hyannis by IHG

3 out of 5
1127 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA
The price is £104 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£104
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hyannis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (913 reviews)
Excellent Service & Location
"Excellent Service. Location was perfect. Room was great"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Hyannis by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Steps to the Ocean! Perfect Location!!!

Steps to the Ocean! Perfect Location!!!

Barnstable, MA
Stay at this cottage in Hyannis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
Great week on the Cape!
"This was our third time staying at Steve’s cottage. It has been wonderful each time. The property is maintained well and very clean. Perfect location to walk to the beach, use the community pool and shop/dine on Main Street Hyannis. Steve is very prompt to respond and checks in with us to make sure ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Steps to the Ocean! Perfect Location!!!
Steps to the beach with an ocean view,

Steps to the beach with an ocean view,

Barnstable, MA
Stay at this beach cottage in Hyannis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and patios. Popular attractions Hyannis Harbor and Keyes Memorial Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at 'Steps to the beach with an ocean view'. The cottage was a perfect size for my hubby and I, decorated so cutely and very clean. Communication with Tom, the owner, was very easy and friendly. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Steps to the beach with an ocean view,
Gorgeous Cottage steps from the beach

Gorgeous Cottage steps from the beach

Barnstable, MA
Stay at this cottage in Hyannis. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hyannis Harbor and Cape Codder Water Park are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"Cozy cottage, just a short walk from the beach. Perfect for a couple."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Gorgeous Cottage steps from the beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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