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

£124
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch
Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

£311
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

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

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

£97
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club
Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

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

£97
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club
All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas

All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas

£104
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise 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 £242 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£242
16 Aug - 17 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 £152 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£152
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,323 reviews)
"Location was great. Hotel was clean and nice. Staff was not that friendly. Pools were awesome!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 £204 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£204
3 Aug - 4 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! (2,783 reviews)
"It rained and the room was had a puddle of water. We called for a clean up and it took a very long time for someone to come. The front desk didn't answer several times and we had to go to the front desk and it was no one there several times. Chakara at the Woods Rogers Tavern made several mistakes ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 £123 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£123
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
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 £374 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£374
21 Jul - 22 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! (187 reviews)
"This property is very unique. Classic charm of luxury from times past - as a guest, you are family. Everyone committed to offer timeless and respectful service. Think Europe from times past. Love it."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 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 £277 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£277
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,254 reviews)
"Baha Mar was a luxury trip at a beautiful property."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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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