Nassau travel guide
Nassau Tourism | Nassau Guide
You're Going to Love Nassau
With 227,940 inhabitants, Nassau is the most populous city in The Bahamas. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nassau has to offer.
Where to Eat in Nassau
Cable Beach is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Nassau. These include popular favourites such as Social House Sushi & Grill (1 Skyline Drive), Kyma Seafood Grill (One West) and Cleo (Baha Mar). If you’re looking for affordable options, Fi'lia at Baha Mar (One Baha Mar Boulevard) and Katsuya (1 Baha Mar Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Solemar (West Bay Street) and Salsa Mexican Grill (Bay St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Nassau.
When to visit Nassau
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nassau in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nassau, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Nassau
Plane
When flying to Nassau, you’ll arrive at Nassau Intl (NAS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nassau from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 29h 57m.
Airports near Nassau
Airlines serving Nassau
Where to stay in Nassau
From 5-star hotels such as the Sandals Royal Bahamian - Couples Only to great affordable options like the Ocean West Boutique Hotel, Nassau offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €775 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Coral Harbour Beach House And Villas and El Greco.
Cable Beach - In Nassau’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, SLS Baha Mar and A Stone's Throw Away.
Paradise Island - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as The Reef at Atlantis, The Beach At Atlantis and The Royal at Atlantis. The average nightly price for a double room in Paradise Island is €126.
Nassau City - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nassau, Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown/Junkanoo Beach and Towne Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Nassau City will cost you about €120 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nassau
Most booked hotels in Nassau
Hiring a car in Nassau
Hertz, Dollar and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Nassau is the Budget branch at 7 Shirley Park Avenue, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
The most frequently booked car type in Nassau is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.