Hotels in Barbados

Barbados is one of the popular Caribbean tourist destinations. The hotels in Barbados and the various attraction sites are the main reason for tourism in this country. There are several cities and villages in Barbados; however, for a greater experience of the country, there are specific cities you should stay in during your visit. Bridgetown, Speightstown, and Oistins are the most popular cities you can stay in. These cities have well-functioning public bus transport systems, which makes it convenient to move around. The traffic regulations and control in Bridgetown make it easy for foreigners to rent cars and drive themselves around. The walkability of the streets in these cities makes it easy to move around on foot. Thanks to the climatic conditions, Barbados welcomes tourists throughout the year. Staying in city hotels such as the Pirate’s Inn makes it easy to tour different parts of the city you stay in.

There are several attractions distributed in different cities in Barbados. These attraction sites are suited for both lovers of indoor activities and the outdoors. One of the popular attraction sites you should see is Downtown Bridgetown. Being the capital, Bridgetown hosts several attractions with cultural and historical significance. All these sites, including the Chamberlain Bridge, are close to Downtown Bridgetown. Here, you can enjoy a boat ride on the Constitution River to soak in views of the colourfully decorated buildings. Downtown Bridgetown is popular throughout the year. While here, most sites are free to visit. However, you have to pay for boat rides and other expenses such as tour guide fees for guided tours. The Beaches of Carlisle Bay are another popular attraction in Barbados. These beaches are also popular due to the warm weather all year round. Staying in Barbados hotels such as the Hilton Barbados Resort grants you free access to the beaches. However, you incur additional expenses when engaging in beach-related activities such as surfing.

Barbados is one of the Caribbean islands with interesting nightlife experiences. A tour of this country would be incomplete without experiencing the Friday Fish Fry at Oistins. Locals and tourists in Oistins converge on the streets to enjoy the diverse food scene on Friday nights. Locally caught and prepared fish is the main meal on these occasions. For all-night parties and shopping, Bridgetown is the city you should visit. Many shopping and entertainment centers in Bridgetown operate all night, keeping the city active. Here, you can attend live music performances or visit local markets for jewelry and souvenir shopping. Several cheap hotels in Barbados offer nightlife experiences to their visitors as well. Book hotels in Barbados such as the Sandals in St Lawrence which hosts musical performances and dining options for guests once in a while.

If you are a lover of history and art, Bridgetown should be your go-to destination in Barbados. There are many sites with historical significance for Barbados and the Caribbean islands in general. The parliament buildings in Bridgetown are among the oldest structures in the city. Having hosted one of the oldest parliaments in the world, the parliament buildings have great historical records that you can explore. Other historic sites within Bridgetown include Queen’s Park, which hosts a 100-year-old baobab tree. St. Nicholas Abbey in St. Peter is another historical site to see in Barbados. Having been built in 1658, this structure contains a lot of history about the people of Barbados. The historical and art sites are open throughout the year. However, they are most popular during holidays when locals and tourists have time to visit them. Visitors to these sites incur expenses for guided tours; otherwise, visits to some sites are free. Some hotels, such as the Ocean 15 Hotel, organise tours for their visitors.

February is the least expensive month to stay in Barbados, with an average price of €49 per night. That price is significantly cheaper than the most expensive month, June.

As many would assume, more people stay in Bridgetown than in any other city while visiting Barbados.

As a popular tourist destination in Barbados, it is no surprise that Bridgetown has the most expensive hotel rooms at €120 per night - 1% more than than the country's average hotel room price.

There are 3,761 operators available for hotels in Barbados as of November 2024.

Prices for hotels in Barbados are updated daily.