Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide

Philipsburg

A coastal town with buildings, a clear blue sea, and mountains in the background.
A narrow waterway with a small boat, surrounded by lush greenery and buildings with red roofs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a backdrop of green hills and buildings.
A vintage yellow car parked on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a Belgian Chocolate Box shop.
A coastal town with a beach, boats, and buildings.

Stay near popular Downtown Philipsburg attractions

A vintage yellow car parked on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a Belgian Chocolate Box shop.
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Front Street District

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Front Street District during your visit to Philipsburg.
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Things to do

Tango Sunset Dinner Cruise

Tango Sunset Cruise with Caribbean Dinner & Open Bar

£57
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tango Sunset Cruise with Caribbean Dinner & Open Bar
Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line

Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line

£119
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line
Sand Dollar Snorkeling Adventure

Half Day Snorkeling Adventure

£49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Snorkeling Adventure
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

£81
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

£61
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Sky Explorer & 360 Views

Sky Explorer & 360 Views

£44
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer & 360 Views
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Top hotels in Downtown Philipsburg

Holland House Beach Hotel

Holland House Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Front Street 45 Philipsburg
The price is £205 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£205
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Holland House Beach Hotel
Seaview Beach Hotel

Seaview Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
#85C Front Street Philipsburg
The price is £75 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£75
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Seaview Beach Hotel
Horizon View Beach Hotel

Horizon View Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Front Street, 49 Philipsburg
The price is £80 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£80
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 5 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Horizon View Beach Hotel
MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

2.5 out of 5
Kruythoffsteeg#10 Philipsburg
The price is £62 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£62
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Maho Beach and Port of St. Maarten are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (73 reviews)
"Clean Room. Free Parking."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM
Sea Palace

Sea Palace

3 out of 5
Front Street 147 Philipsburg
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Maho Beach and Port of St. Maarten ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
"Super friendly staff... right on the beach in the heart of Philipsburg...AMAZING VIEWS restuarant and spa on site.... The perfect island getaway stay spot"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

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Sea Palace
Alicia's Inn

Alicia's Inn

2.5 out of 5
Backstreet 42 Philipsburg
The price is £83 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£83
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, concierge services and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (352 reviews)
"Clive to the beach and shopping center"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Alicia's Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Philipsburg

Find the best Downtown Philipsburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a marina, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Indigo Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.

A hill with a yellow building and flags, palm trees, and a sign with a pelican and 'Hope to See You Again Soon!' text.
Photo by Bill Dillard
Open Photo by Bill Dillard

Point Blanche

While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.

A coastal town with a marina, mountains, and a bay.

Belair

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.

Vineyard

While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of St. Maarten and Front Street District.

Hope Estate

While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Front Street District and Guana Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide

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