Downtown Nassau Travel Guide

Nassau

A coastal city with a marina, clear blue waters, and a beach.
A building with a red facade and a pirate-themed sign.
A large, historic stone fortress with a small building nearby.
A pink building with 'The West End and Bahamas' sign, a small car, and palm trees.
A jungle pathway with a wooden staircase leading up a rocky wall, surrounded by lush greenery.

Stay near popular Downtown Nassau attractions

A yellow building with a balcony and a sign that reads "National Art Gallery of the Bahamas".

National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

8.2/10 (690 reviews)
Featuring the work of traditional, contemporary and progressive local artists, this popular gallery is a creative exploration of life in the Bahamas.
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Things to do

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

£55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails
Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

£93
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club
Nassau: Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club

Nassau: Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club

£96
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water

Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley

£41
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley
Sip & Sea: where the drinks are cold and the views are unreal

Rose Island Half-Day Private Beach Tour with Lunch from Nassau

£74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rose Island Half-Day Private Beach Tour with Lunch from Nassau
Pearl Island Beach: Full-day Snorkelling with Lunch

Pearl Island Beach: Full-day Snorkelling with Lunch

£89
per adult
Pearl Island Beach: Full-day Snorkelling with Lunch
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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 £296 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
£296
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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
British Colonial - Nassau

British Colonial - Nassau

4 out of 5
Number One Bay St Nassau
The price is £277 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
£277
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (3,175 reviews)
"We had no hot water 5 days"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 £137 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
£137
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,506 reviews)
"Food was okay staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

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 £169 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
£169
17 Nov - 18 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast was the highlight thr stuff was great"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 £125 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
£125
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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 ...
Towne Hotel
Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

4 out of 5
West Hill Street Nassau New Providence
The price is £367 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
£367
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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
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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.

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