Downtown Bridgetown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Traffic street and colorful buildings in city centre of Bridgetown, Barbados.
Traffic street and colorful buildings in city centre of Bridgetown, Barbados.
The capital building clock tower.
Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is a port city on the island’s southwest coast. It's known for its British colonial architecture, 17th-century Garrison and horseracing track. Near the central National Heroes Square, which fringes the Constitution River, Nidhe Israel Synagogue and its museum explore the island�’s Jewish history.
A view from the backside of the Hilton Hotel in Bridgetown.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Bridgetown Hotel Deals

Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort

Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort

5 out of 5
End of Belair Road Long Bay St. Philip
The price is NZ$1,380 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$1,380
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Long Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (585 reviews)
I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this resort. While the room itself was clean and some members of the staff were pleasant, those few positives were overshadowed by what appears to be serious understaffing or very poor scheduling and management. Dining experiences were consistently ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort
Hilton Barbados Resort

Hilton Barbados Resort

4.5 out of 5
Needhams Point Bridgetown
The price is NZ$911 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$911
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Bridgetown. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely private uncrowded beach. Even in highseason Feb we could always get 3 seats on the beach. Lovely ,white sandy beach. Helpful friendly staff. Good location, close to Bridgetown for restaurants... but in the evening a taxi is really needed about $13 US . Rooms may needvrefurbishing soon, but ...

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hilton Barbados Resort
The Crane Resort

The Crane Resort

4.5 out of 5
Crane Diamond Valley St. Philip
Stay at this beach resort in Diamond Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Not the friendliest house keeping staff. Missed cleaning the room couple of days. Other than that, everything was good.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

The Crane Resort
Sugar Bay Barbados - All Inclusive

Sugar Bay Barbados - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Garrison Historic Area Hastings
The price is NZ$1,516 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$1,516
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Hastings. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Perfect vacation spot

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Sugar Bay Barbados - All Inclusive
South Point Hotel

South Point Hotel

4.5 out of 5
100 Ocean Way, Silver Sands Oistins Christ Church
The price is NZ$589 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$589
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oistins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Miami Beach and Dover Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
Fantastic stay. Room clean, bed comfortable. food at the restaurant was amazing and highly recommended. Staff were lovely and engaging. Pool towels provided on the sunbeds around the pool or towels available at reception to take to the beach. Car or taxis required but this was no issue for us. Highly ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

South Point Hotel
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection® All-Inclusive Resort

Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection® All-Inclusive Resort

4 out of 5
Prospect Bay Beach Prospect St. James
The price is NZ$1,294 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$1,294
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Prospect. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Great customer service, very welcoming

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection® All-Inclusive Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bridgetown

Aussicht auf die Ostküste der Insel Barbados mit Blick auf Bathsheba Beach, ein Panorama.

Belleville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belleville and surrounding area, you can visit Carlisle Bay and Barbados Parliament Buildings.

Belleville
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Bishop Court Hill

When in Bishop Court Hill, you can plan a visit to Carlisle Bay and Pebbles Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bishop Court Hill
George Washington House featuring a house and heritage elements

Garrison Historic Area

Travellers to Garrison Historic Area praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Garrison Savannah and Carlisle Bay.

Garrison Historic Area
Aerial landscape view of Bay Area of Carlisle Bay at Bridgetown, Capital of Barbados with Brownes Beach in front and central City of Bridgetown,

Pine Gardens

Pine Gardens might not have many top sights, but Carlisle Bay and Barbados Parliament Buildings are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pine Gardens
Bathsheba beach, one of the main destinations for tourists in the caribbean island of barbados

Highgate

Though Highgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Barbados Museum & Historical Society and Carlisle Bay.

Highgate
Wave on sandy beach. Bridgetown, Barbados

Brighton

While there might not be top attractions in Brighton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brighton Beach and Paradise Beach.

Brighton


Downtown Bridgetown Travel Guide

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