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Downtown Nassau
hotelsColonial heart of city - pastel pink government buildings, Bay Street shopping, Straw Market. Cruise port here. Parliament Square, Queen's Staircase. Historic forts. Where history meets tourism. Busy on cruise ship days.
Paradise Island
hotelsMega-resort island connected by bridge - Atlantis resort dominates with aquarium, water park, casino. Beautiful beaches. High-end hotels, dining. Day passes available for non-guests. What most tourists come for. Expensive but spectacular.
Cable Beach
hotelsWestern beach strip - 4 miles of white sand, resort hotels. More local feel than Paradise Island. Baha Mar mega-resort. Beautiful sunsets. Mix of all-inclusive and independent options. Good value alternative to Paradise Island.
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Yes, one of Caribbean's priciest destinations. Everything imported. Hotel rates high, especially Paradise Island. Budget by eating local (conch stands), staying downtown instead of resorts. USD accepted everywhere. Plan accordingly.
Tourist areas (Paradise Island, Cable Beach, downtown daytime) generally safe. Avoid Over-the-Hill and southern neighborhoods. Don't walk alone at night outside resorts. Use official taxis. Don't flash valuables. Most visitors have no problems with basic precautions.
Flights from Nassau to most islands (Bahamasair, regional carriers). Fast ferries to Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Exumas. Day trips bookable at Prince George Wharf. Out Islands much quieter, more authentic. Nassau is just the gateway.
Yes! Day passes available for Aquaventure water park (~$185/adult). Casino free to enter. Marina Village shops/restaurants open to all. Aquarium access with Atlantis restaurant reservation. Worth experiencing even without staying.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Nassau
Try conch (pronounced 'konk') - Bahamas national dish. Conch salad, cracked conch, conch fritters. Best at Arawak Cay 'Fish Fry' - local restaurants cheaper than tourist spots. Fresh, delicious, authentic experience.
Use water taxi to Paradise Island - $6 each way vs expensive taxi over bridge. Departs from downtown waterfront. Scenic ride, quicker than traffic. Runs frequently during day. Fun experience itself.
Visit on non-cruise-ship days for better experience - downtown much quieter. Check cruise schedules online. Weekdays generally less crowded. Wednesday and Sunday often ship-free. Prices sometimes lower too.
Queen's Staircase free to visit - 65 steps carved by slaves in 1790s. Shaded, beautiful, historic. Near Fort Fincastle. Best done early morning before heat. Short walk from downtown. One of Nassau's best free attractions.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
12 - 20 BSD
~16.0 $
Mid-range
30 - 60 BSD
~45.0 $
Fine dining
80 - 200 BSD
~140 $
Street Food
Local dish
8 - 15 BSD
~11.5 $
Drinks
Coffee
4 - 7 BSD
~5.5 $
Local beer
6 - 10 BSD
~8.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
2 - 4 BSD
~3.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
35 - 60 BSD / night
~47.5 $
Guesthouse
100 - 180 BSD / night
~140 $
Hotel 3★
200 - 400 BSD / night
~300 $
Hotel 5★
500 - 1,500 BSD / night
~1,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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USD widely accepted! BSD (Bahamian dollar) 1:1 with USD. Cards in hotels, restaurants. Cash useful for jitneys, markets, small vendors.
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Dollar (BSD) 1:1 PEGGED to USD! USD accepted everywhere - most practical for tourists. BSD notes/coins in circulation but interchangeable with USD. Cards at Atlantis Paradise Island, Bay Street shops, restaurants. Jitneys (local buses) cash - BSD or USD. Straw Market vendors prefer cash. RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank ATMs. Expensive Caribbean destination. Beautiful beaches, cruise port capital. British heritage - drive left!
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15-20% expected in restaurants if no service charge. Hotel staff $1-2 per bag/service. All-inclusive resorts $5-10/day.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Nassau has higher crime than other Caribbean capitals. Tourist areas (Paradise Island, Cable Beach) generally safe. Avoid Over-the-Hill neighborhoods after dark. Don't flash valuables. Use registered taxis. Cruise port areas well-patrolled. Street smarts needed.