St. Peter Port Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Castle Cornet featuring military items, heritage elements and a coastal town
St. Peter Port
Hauteville House featuring a house, interior views and heritage elements
St. Peter Port which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a park
St. Peter Port

Guernsey’s delightful, colourful capital holds a wealth of attractions, including castles, gardens and galleries, from different eras of the island’s history.  

Your trip to Guernsey will almost certainly include a stop in the island’s charming capital, St. Peter Port. Stylish restaurants overlook a harbor area where yachts bob gently in the water and ferries depart for other nearby islands. Discover the history of the island across several museums and attractions, then relax in a bar and mingle with the cheery residents of the town.

Learn about the history of the town and the island in the Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery. It’s located in the elegant grounds of Candie Gardens, a Victorian park with cast-iron glasshouses. Browse the Story of Guernsey exhibit to see how the island was linked to the British crown from the Norman invasion of 1066 onward. Stand in awe at the Guernsey Tapestry, an elaborate visual representation of these stories.

Stride along the ramparts of Castle Cornet, which stands on an island at the edge of the town. This 13th-century fortification today hosts five acclaimed museums, as well as a collection of attractive formal gardens. One chronicles the story of the castle, while another charts Guernsey’s maritime past.

Step into Hauteville House to learn about the life of Victor Hugo. The Les Misérables author lived in this quirkily designed home during his exile to Guernsey between 1856 and 1870. The writer renovated the house in a medieval style, which it retains to this day. The house was closed for renovations in 2018 check ahead to ensure it’s open if you had planned on visiting.

Sausmarez Manor sits between St. Peter Port and the parish of St. Martins. Spend a day here exploring the stately home, wandering through the botanical gardens or admiring the artwork in the sculpture park.

Board a boat to one of the other Channel Islands. Ferries leave regularly from the port to the other islands, including Jersey, the most populous of the archipelago. For a scenic escape, head to Sark or Herm, remote and beautiful islands where cars are banned.

Drive to St. Peter Port from Guernsey Airport in under 15 minutes. Vacation accommodations are readily found, particularly along the waterfront. Once here, explore the town on foot to best appreciate its ambiance.

The Pandora Hotel
The Pandora Hotel
3 out of 5
52-54 Hauteville, St. Peter Port
The price is £171 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
£171
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in St. Peter Port. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Guernsey Harbour and Victor ...
9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
"Loved our room and bed was comfortable. Pillows not great and coffee terrible"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

The Pandora Hotel
Duke of Normandie Hotel
Duke of Normandie Hotel
3 out of 5
Lefebvre Street, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
The price is £176 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£176
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Peter Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (466 reviews)
"Great stay in a lovely hotel with pub facilities. Staff very helpful. Courtyard garden had good afternoon sunshine 🌞"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

Duke of Normandie Hotel
The Duke Of Richmond Hotel
The Duke Of Richmond Hotel
4 out of 5
Cambridge Park, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
The price is £244 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£244
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Peter Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and very helpful. Our room was very comfortable and the breakfasts were excellent. The hotel proved the perfect place to be based for a wedding weekend with the opportunity to explore St Peter Port and the surrounding area. I highly recommend the Duke of Richmond Hotel for ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

The Duke Of Richmond Hotel
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.
Albany selfcatering apartments
Albany selfcatering apartments
3.5 out of 5
ALBANY APRTMENTS, QUEENS ROAD, St. Peter Port, Channel Islands
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in St. Peter Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Guernsey Harbour and Candie Gardens ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The apartment had character and charm,clean and spacious.It was well equipped with everything I needed.The apartment looked on to a large and attractive garden.There was plenty of garden chairs available, if you wanted to sit in the sunshine.The best aspect there, was the heated outdoor pool with ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

Albany selfcatering apartments
Ocean View Apartment
Ocean View Apartment
Grandes Rocques, Castel
Stay at this apartment in Castel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Guernsey Harbour and The Royal Guernsey ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Just what I needed
"I loved the apartment and Stella is the sweetest host! The location is perfect with a quick walk across the road to catch the 41, 91, or 92. The beach is so close, just over the dunes, with a kiosk and toilets, everything you need to enjoy a day of lounging after exploring the island. I could never ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Ocean View Apartment
Self-Catering Apartment in Guernsey
Self-Catering Apartment in Guernsey
Forest
Stay at this apartment in Forest. Enjoy laundry facilities and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Guernsey Harbour and German Occupation Museum are located ...
Not good
"Not very good no greet from owner no clean towels for whole week I think there was a charge for cleaning which we are selves should claim that back overall would not stay there again or recommend to anyone else very disappointed"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2023

Self-Catering Apartment in Guernsey
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.

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Reviews of St. Peter Port

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
49
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very little for a visitor to do in St Peter Port before 20 March. Information Office very helpful but confirmed very little open and some of what they said was open proved not to be. Some of the websites of attractions were also wrong about opening

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The town is lovely easy to access by bus

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Sweet town centre with plenty of excellent restaurants and high street shops.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didn't have enough time to see all we wanted but having been previously about 15 years ago we love the place, very friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The island and town is a 'must visit' the house of Victor Hugo is also in St Peter Port along with picture postcard scenes of a small town including the Castle Cornet and take the opportunity to visit Herm and other islands of the Bailiwick

5/5 - Excellent

John

A unique experience.

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