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.

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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
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
Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

£105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs
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
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
Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi Nassau Bahamas

Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi & Turtle Viewing Nassau

£60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi & Turtle Viewing Nassau
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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
Fully refundable
The price is £242 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£242
30 Aug - 31 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 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. ...
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 £206 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£206
19 Aug - 20 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! (2,845 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 30 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 £144 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£144
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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)
"Everything Ok."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 £376 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£376
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (188 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff were very friendly"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant
Towne Hotel

Towne Hotel

3 out of 5
40, George Street Nassau New Providence
The price is £124 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£124
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (801 reviews)
"Hotel in located in city center, perfect location. The room was a little outdated but superclean. But we did not sleep till 2 a.m., because there was so much noise and people talking and screaming all night long, stuff did nothing to calm this chaos. We heard an American turist left the hotel in ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Towne Hotel
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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 clear turquoise water, a palm tree, and a distant lighthouse.
Photo by Koen Peeters
Open Photo by Koen Peeters

Chippingham

While visiting Chippingham, you might make a stop by sights like Junkanoo Beach and Saunders Beach.

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 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.

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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