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

National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

8.2/5 (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

Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

£111
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

£54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails
Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

£103
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water

Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley

£41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley
Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi Nassau Bahamas

Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi & Turtle Viewing Nassau

£59
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi & Turtle Viewing Nassau
Bluefinn Charters Swimming with the turtles

Bluefinn242 Swim with the Turtles in Nassau Bahamas

£111
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bluefinn242 Swim with the Turtles in Nassau Bahamas
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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 £289 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£289
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (2,366 reviews)
"Good but overpriced. Surprise of a huge daily deposit that is in the small print. We saw multiple people at check in that weren’t aware of it. Food was excellent but slow service. Room was very comfortable but they do turn the AC down at night. Views and balconies are incredible however walls are ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

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 £153 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£153
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,279 reviews)
"Wonderful people, Front Desk ladies she’s wonderful"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 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 £214 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£214
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (2,717 reviews)
"Humidity was so high in room my clothes the sheets and even things I put in safe were soaked. They moved me to another room which was under original and sane problem. I gave up. Obviously problem with dehumidifier. Also no AC in gym. Black mold problem in gym was so bad gym stunk and could smell ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 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 £140 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£140
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"I've stayed in many IHG hotels, and even though this Holiday Inn is an old property, I believe the staff works extraordinarily hard to make everything as good as it could possibly be. 😁. Breakfast was hot and quality and choice of items very good. Everything in my room worked fine. And a quick note ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 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 £398 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£398
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (185 reviews)
"Staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

4.5 out of 5
One Baha Mar Boulevard Nassau New Providence
The price is £334 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£334
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Nassau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,186 reviews)
"Great service and hospitality. Food was excellent"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
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Where to stay in Downtown Nassau

Find the best Downtown Nassau areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.

Highland Terrace

While visiting Highland Terrace, you might make a stop by sights like Doongalik Studios and The Retreat Garden National Park.

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.

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