Charlestown travel guide

Charlestown Tourism | Charlestown Guide

You're Going to Love Charlestown

With a population of 1,538, Charlestown is the largest city in Saint Paul Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Charlestown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Charlestown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bananas Restaurant (Bananas Restaurant Upper Hamilton Estate) and The Rocks (Golden Rock Inn) are great picks.

When to visit Charlestown

Charlestown in May
Estimated hotel price
$358
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charlestown in May
Estimated hotel price
$358
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Charlestown

Plane

When flying to Charlestown, you’ll arrive at Newcastle (NEV), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlestown from the United States departs from Cincinnati and takes around 11h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car rental from Basseterre, which is about 13 miles from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Basseterre.

Plane

When flying to Charlestown, you’ll arrive at Newcastle (NEV), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlestown from the United States departs from Cincinnati and takes around 11h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car rental from Basseterre, which is about 13 miles from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Basseterre.

Airports near Charlestown

Airlines serving Charlestown

British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,937 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (107 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Good (11 reviews)
Silver Airways
Okay (158 reviews)
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Where to stay in Charlestown

Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $548 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Charlestown

Most booked hotels in Charlestown

Golden Rock Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 26 reviews)
$426+
Mount Nevis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 18 reviews)
$175+
Four Seasons Resort Nevis
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 13 reviews)
$548+
Oualie Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 96 reviews)
$144+
Montpelier Plantation & Beach
4 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$244+
The Hermitage
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$188+

Renting a car in Charlestown

Renting a car in Charlestown costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Renting a car in Charlestown costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 4 days.