Title: Scale House in Christiansted Historic District | Expedia.co.uk [Scale House Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Scale-House-Hotels.0-l6068101-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Scale House Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Scale-House.d6068101.Car-Hire-Guide)[Christiansted Historic District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Historic-District.d953542536822439936.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Scale House ![Scale House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068101/2c102f62-da03-46d4-a15d-8249fdeda287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scale House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068101/0cbe22a3-255b-4c14-be19-2df92c59fd9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Scale House Activities --- --- #### Learn about the journey of valuable sugar cane, which was weighed here at this traditional colonial station before being shipped to buyers all over the world. The Scale House building played a significant role in St. Croix’s historic trading industry. It was here, behind the quaint yellow façade, that much of the sugar produced on the island was taken to be weighed before being shipped to Europe. View original measuring scales and step inside the office where the weigh master would have worked. Built between 1855 and 1856, this two-story house is coated in the same bright yellow as many other colonial structures in Christiansted. Make your way inside through the arched entrance and take a close look at the heavy-duty scales. These were primarily used to weigh sugar cane that had just come from the plantations. From here, the sugar would be logged, packaged and put onto ships as cargo. The scales also had a role to play in weighing other exports, such as rum, as well as goods that were imported to the island from abroad. Examine the scales closely and try to picture the huge loads this sturdy piece of equipment would once have held. After merchants visited the Scale House, they would usually move on to the nearby Customs House where they would pay their taxes. Ask the staff to point you to the room that was originally used as the weigh master’s office. This room has been much altered since then. Try to imagine how it may have looked when the weigh master sat here pondering important decisions, which could have had a massive impact on the value of Caribbean sugar across the planet. Read about St. Croix in the small information centre. Find out more about the process of harvesting sugar cane and the preparations that had to be made to transport it over vast distances. The Scale House is near the waterfront not far from FortChristiansvaern. The building is open daily with the exception of major public holidays. No entrance fee is required. ### Popular places to visit ![Fort Christiansvaern](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068077/721faf53-9cdb-4b27-a955-d23d14b8d298.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Christiansvaern One of the oldest buildings on the island, this fort offers magnificent views as well as a look back in time to the years of Danish rule in St. Croix. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Christiansvaern-Christiansted.d6068077.Attraction) #### Old Danish Customs House You can find out about the history of Estate East Street with a visit to Old Danish Customs House. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Danish-Customs-House-Christiansted.d6068085.Attraction) #### Steeple Museum You can browse the exhibits at Steeple Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Estate East Street. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Steeple-Museum-Christiansted.d6068115.Attraction) #### Christiansted National Historic Site Find out about the history of Estate East Street when you spend time at Christiansted National Historic Site. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-National-Historic-Site-Christiansted.d6068073.Attraction) #### Judith's Fancy You can learn about the history of Estate East Street when you stop by Judith's Fancy. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Judiths-Fancy-Christiansted.d553248621532873383.Attraction) #### St. Croix Government House St. Croix Government House is just one of the places to see in Estate East Street, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Croix-Government-House-Christiansted.d6068107.Attraction) --- ## Top Hotel Deals ## Check availability on hotels close to Scale House [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6068101&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6068101&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6068101&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6068101&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6068101&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6068101&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ![King Christian Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/899600/899574/2fb8b60a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### King Christian Hotel 59 King's Wharf Christiansted St. Croix [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-King-Christian-Hotel.h899574.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Caravelle St. Croix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/574400/574356/11141d8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Caravelle St. Croix 44a Queen Cross Street Christiansted [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-Caravelle-Hotel-Casino.h574356.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel on the Cay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558700/558695/49d68c46_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel on the Cay Protestant Cay Christiansted St. Croix [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-Hotel-On-The-Cay.h558695.Hotel-Information) ![The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/787300/787219/f8085620_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort Estate Shoys Christiansted St. Croix [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-The-Buccaneer.h787219.Hotel-Information) ![Company House Hotel St. Croix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/185600/185536/4c430495_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Company House Hotel St. Croix 2 Company Street Christiansted St. Croix [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-Company-House-Hotel.h185536.Hotel-Information) ![Holger Danske Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20300/20217/b170e1f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holger Danske Hotel 1200 King Cross Street Christiansted [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-Holger-Danske-Hotel.h20217.Hotel-Information) ![Palms Resort and Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1722800/1722766/c6591053_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palms Resort and Beach 4126 La Grande Princess Christiansted St. Croix [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-The-Palms-At-Pelican-Cove-Adults-Only.h1722766.Hotel-Information) ![Club Comanche Hotel, St. Croix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5300/5213/2d050210_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Comanche Hotel, St. Croix No 1 Strand Street Christiansted St. Croix [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-Club-Comanche-Hotel.h5213.Hotel-Information) ![Gorgeous Villa on the Caribbean Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69660000/69657600/69657569/3d6f1a27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gorgeous Villa on the Caribbean Sea Christiansted VI [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christiansted-Hotels-Gorgeous-Villa-On-The-Caribbean-Sea.h69657569.Hotel-Information) [See all 891 properties in Scale House](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=6068101) 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.