Title: Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Philipsburg, Philipsburg Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Philipsburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Philipsburg-Hotels.d953563676148154368.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Philipsburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Philipsburg.d3331.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Philipsburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Philipsburg.d3331.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Philipsburg Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Philipsburg.d953563676148154368.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Philipsburg Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Philipsburg.d953563676148154368.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide ## Philipsburg ![Philipsburg St Maarten panoramic cityscape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953563676148154368/dccfc77b-7dbb-464d-9c10-d8d8186de2e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Philipsburg St Maarten panoramic cityscape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953563676148154368/dccfc77b-7dbb-464d-9c10-d8d8186de2e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This small boat caught my attention while walking to town from my cruise ship. #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3331/4cccb62c-4ccf-48e7-9596-22e1a78142ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Maarten beach day. #blue More on www.ajauntwithjoy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3331/94281861-a3d6-4c0c-a8f9-246138e7315c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old town Filipsburg. (04.12.14) #travelbug #filipsburg #sxm #sintmaarten](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3331/37cc16e5-16a1-44b5-859c-0b18606abf52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Philipsburg Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Philipsburg travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg.dx3331) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Museum of Sint Maarten showing art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502882/af4a98aa-fc42-4d6e-8fcd-2f2ca2c3ed45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Sint Maarten Discover where the native population originally came from and learn about major events in the island’s colonial, social and natural past. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Sint-Maarten-Philipsburg.d502882.Attraction) ![Philipsburg Courthouse featuring an administrative buidling and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560505625/47d8c2b9-c713-4320-88c5-b73d416227cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Philipsburg Courthouse 4/5(6 reviews) Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg-Courthouse-Philipsburg.d553248621560505625.Attraction) ![Old town Filipsburg.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3331/37cc16e5-16a1-44b5-859c-0b18606abf52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Front Street District You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Front Street District during your visit to Philipsburg. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Front-Street-District-Philipsburg.d953563122636353536.Attraction) ![Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532873754/c28983f7-5894-48a9-b246-d3c18bfb9751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit in Philipsburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yoda-Guy-Movie-Exhibit-Philipsburg.d553248621532873754.Attraction) ![Great Bay Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338950/46fc7f61-e6f6-4086-89f2-a96dde0b265c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Bay Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Bay-Beach-Philipsburg.d6338950.Attraction) ![Captain Hodge Pier in Philipsburg, Saint Martin, Caribbean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338948/8671c36b-27c7-4de3-87d0-9b408f3077fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Philipsburg Boardwalk Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg-Boardwalk.d6338948.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Things to do ![High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/176989/803f204c-e59b-47d1-9a40-1a59056c3ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths £55 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/high-speed-ferry-to-st-barths.a176989.activity-details) ![Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/466226/f1e62739-a072-49a6-976a-ce1a3facd837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line £99 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sky-explorer-flying-dutchman-schooner-sentry-hill-line.a466226.activity-details) ![Panoramic view of vibrant St. Martin ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/413439/1889a377-cdfa-4a6e-bdf7-cb7a36cef979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edge Ferry Tickets to St. Barts £73 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edge-ferry-tickets-to-st-barts.a413439.activity-details) ![Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/466220/0efa206f-193d-4006-b598-b7d4939cada2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman £68 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sky-explorer-and-flying-dutchman.a466220.activity-details) ![Sand Dollar Snorkeling Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/253868/cee07738-52cd-498c-b693-2512d348c7bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Snorkeling Adventure £47 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-snorkeling-adventure.a253868.activity-details) ![Tango Sunset Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/253878/9105e861-0cf5-4207-8f5b-f751a25f46b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tango Sunset Cruise with Caribbean Dinner & Open Bar £62 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tango-sunset-cruise-with-caribbean-dinner-open-bar.a253878.activity-details) [See all activities in Philipsburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Philipsburg.d3331.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Philipsburg ![Holland House Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1160500/1160500/ef6e99b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holland House Beach Hotel Front Street 45 Philipsburg £391 3 Mar - 4 Mar 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Perfect location. Great dining beautiful beach. Lovely room. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=1160500&PinnedHotelID=1160500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) ![Seaview Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4900/4848/72d983ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seaview Beach Hotel #85C Front Street Philipsburg £101 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 7.2/10 Good! (747 reviews) The room was clean. Staff was courteous. Pool was great! Location, location, location!!! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=4848&PinnedHotelID=4848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) ![Horizon View Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7850000/7842200/7842174/c0a80d7e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Horizon View Beach Hotel Front Street, 49 Philipsburg 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (461 reviews) Freindly front desk staff. Very helpful! Clean room, quiet. Nice view of the ocean and city from fifth floor. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=7842174&PinnedHotelID=7842174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=7842174&PinnedHotelID=7842174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) ![Alicia's Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8819500/8819437/b0f11a8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alicia's Inn Backstreet 42 Philipsburg 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! (321 reviews) All of the above plus location Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=8819437&PinnedHotelID=8819437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=8819437&PinnedHotelID=8819437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) ![The Pasanggrahan Royal Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15140000/15137300/15137272/82338714_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Pasanggrahan Royal Boutique Hotel 19 Front Sreet Philipsburg £255 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Orient Bay Beach and Maho Beach are ... 8/10 Very Good! (99 reviews) Large room and renovated bathroom. Nice balcony to sit out on. Exterior on the boardwalk side needs renovation. Good location to restaurants and grocery store. (Within walking distance). Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=15137272&PinnedHotelID=15137272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) ![Sea Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15160000/15155600/15155508/3784aa92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea Palace 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 Orient Bay Beach are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (114 reviews) Great staff. Excellent room. Awesome views. The young lady with the glasses at the front desk is the best ever. Didn't get her name unfortunately. Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=15155508&PinnedHotelID=15155508&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=15155508&PinnedHotelID=15155508&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=953563676148154368) [See all 3,569 properties in Downtown Philipsburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=953563676148154368) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Downtown Philipsburg hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=953563676148154368&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=953563676148154368&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=953563676148154368&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=953563676148154368&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=953563676148154368&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=953563676148154368&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Philipsburg ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Madame's Estate While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg-Madames-Estate.dx553248635976659227) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fort William While Fort William may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg-Fort-William.dx553248635976394872) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hope Estate While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Sint Maarten and Guana Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg-Hope-Estate.dx553248635976658759) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Museum of Sint Maarten and Great Bay Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg-Vineyard.dx553248635976397374) ![Caribbean cruise travel woman touristin Philipsburg, St Maarten, holiday banner landscape panorama. Cruise ship travel destination. Netherlands Antilles.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633350903521/7dffdcf6-d972-4d90-b5d1-f82e60bf8b18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sucker Garden When in Sucker Garden, you can plan a visit to Guana Bay Beach and Dawn Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg-Sucker-Garden.dx553248633350903521) ![Panoramic view of Philipsburg on the Caribbean island of st.maarten. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976397229/7abf11b5-7260-4d7a-bc7e-c86c6a4a4db7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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