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Before you go
Your trip to Hamilton.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hamilton – Pembroke Destination Hamilton Capital
How to get there
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L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) St. George's · 15 km
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Hamilton Ferry Terminal 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From L.F. Wade Airport, about 15 km away, by taxi or public bus. The ferry terminal is on Front Street with lines to the Royal Naval Dockyard, Southampton, Paget and Warwick, and the central bus terminal is on Washington Street.
How many days
One day for the centre, the cathedral, Fort Hamilton and the BUEI. The town serves as a base for the whole trip: from there you can take day trips to St. George’s, the Dockyard and the South Shore beaches.
When to go
Year-round. From May to October the harbour is busier and there are more ferries; from December to March the air is mild and the centre has fewer visitors. At the end of May the Bermuda Day holiday usually features a street parade.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The centre is small and flat near the water, and buses and ferries depart from the town. Visitors are not allowed to rent standard cars; electric minicars and scooters are rented by those who want to get around on their own.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hamilton
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Morning
Front Street and the cathedral
Walk along Front Street by the harbour and climb up to the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity; if the tower is open, the view reaches the Great Sound.
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Afternoon
Fort Hamilton and BUEI
Climb up to Fort Hamilton, with its moat gardens, and walk down to the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on the harbourfront.
2 days in Hamilton
Day 1
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Morning
Centre and Fort Hamilton
Take your time on Front Street, visit the cathedral and Fort Hamilton, and stop in the town’s parks.
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Afternoon
Ocean and coves
Visit the BUEI and take a bus to Admiralty House Park to swim at Clarence Cove.
Day 2
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Morning
Jardim Botânico
Cross to Paget and spend the morning at the Botanical Garden and the Masterworks museum.
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Afternoon
Elbow Beach
End the day on the pink sand of Elbow Beach on Paget’s south coast.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in the town of Hamilton?
Walk along Front Street and the harbour, visit the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, climb to Fort Hamilton and see the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. For swimming, Admiralty House Park is a few minutes away by bus.
How to get from the airport to Hamilton town?
By taxi, which waits at the arrivals exit, or by public bus. It’s about 15 km on roads with a 35 km/h speed limit.
Does Hamilton have a beach?
Not in the center. The nearest beaches are Elbow Beach, on the south coast of Paget, and Clarence Cove, in Admiralty House Park to the north. The larger South Shore beaches are in Warwick and Southampton, reachable by bus along South Road.
Where do the ferries depart in Hamilton?
From the terminal on Front Street, next to the center. From there run the lines to the Royal Naval Dockyard, to Southampton and to the Paget and Warwick piers on the other side of the harbor.