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.

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A white neoclassical building with columns and the name "ATHENIUM" on the facade.

Nantucket Atheneum

9.8/5 (16 reviews)
Nantucket Atheneum is just one of the places to see in Nantucket, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Nantucket Tirade Scavenger Hunt

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Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

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Top hotels in Nantucket Town

The Beachside

The Beachside

4 out of 5
30 North Beach Street Nantucket MA
The price is £588 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£588
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (297 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the Beachside! It was well located for walking into town, the service was excellent and prompt and the hotel grounds are lovely. If I could make two suggestions, it would be to have blackout blinds in the room and/or shut the patio lights at night, as it was pretty bright in ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

The Beachside
Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

3.5 out of 5
29 Centre St. Nantucket MA
The price is £575 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£575
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (562 reviews)
"The Faraway was a very beautifully appointed Boutique hotel and we loved our stay here. The rooms are small especially if you have large suitcases but very charming and the courtyard is a really fun place to hang out. The location of the hotel is perfect for exploring Nantucket. The staff were a ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

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White Elephant Hotel

White Elephant Hotel

4.5 out of 5
50 Easton Street Nantucket MA
The price is £1,294 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£1,294
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (347 reviews)
"Location is perfect - the restaurant and pool were terrific. It’s a beautiful property and the rooms, bedding, towels and robes were super luxurious. We enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

White Elephant Hotel
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is £546 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£546
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (902 reviews)
"I loved the hotel, very clean and staff was great! I wish my room had been in the main building because I did not get breakfast the first day of my stay. I was hoping that it was served in both locations, but no one told me that it was only served in the main building when I checked in nor was I ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Jared Coffin House
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street Nantucket MA
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews)
"The hotel is fantastic, I wish I could give 5 stars but the property has the thinnest walls, so everything done next to or above his heard clearly. The noise on the sidewalks are as if inside. Great location, staff is awesome. Just noise early in morning and late at night."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

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The Brant

The Brant

3 out of 5
6 N Beach St Nantucket MA
The price is £724 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£724
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"The Brant has a lot of very useful amenities but its strongest asset are the staff. They go above and beyond making you feel welcomed and really help ease the burden of travel."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

The Brant
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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 Whaling Museum 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 coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a cliff, overlooking the sea.

Cliff

While visiting Cliff, you might make a stop by sights like Jethro Coffin House and Founder's Cemetery.

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.

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 Esther Island.

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