City of Hamilton Bermuda

 

Capital of the island since 1815, Hamilton Bermuda is a very small and a friendly city. It is really the heart of Bermuda.     For being the only container port in the island, city of Hamilton Bermuda is also the center of shipping and trade.    Just in case you are not aware, Hamilton city is in Pembroke parish. There is another parish called the Hamilton parish and that has nothing to do with Bermuda's capital, the Hamilton city.

Hamilton Bermuda 

 

 

As you can see in the map, Hamilton city which is shown as *, is located centrally in Pembroke parish facing the water (Hamilton harbor).

 

Front Street runs along the water edge and is the first part of the city seen by the cruise ship passengers as they come to shore. Front Street is the life and soul of Hamilton Bermuda and center of main activities, particularly during the summer months. This is where all the glittering shops, great restaurants & bars, retail shops and other commercial establishments are located. 

 

Hamilton Bermuda Hotels 

Hamilton City in Bermuda is the place to stay if you want all the actions in one place.  

Not just because that this is the port city and capital of Bermuda, but many of the best restaurants and shops are all here.    You will anyway need to come to Hamilton if you want to catch a ferry or take one of the organized Bermuda tours. All buses also start from and return to Hamilton.    Visit Hamilton Bermuda Hotels to know about our favorite hotels in Hamilton Bermuda.

 

Restaurants in Hamilton Bermuda 

There are a number of restaurants with balconies on Front Street itself. From many of them, you get a wonderful view of the Bermuda's Hamilton Harbor. You can dine or take a drink and watch the whole world go by. Visit Bermuda Restaurants and check the section under Hamilton city to find our best restaurant picks. 

 

Here is a restaurant map for Hamilton Bermuda: Hamilton Dining Map 

 

Hamilton Bermuda Attractions 

At the west end of the Front street you will find the Visitor's Service Bureau (Bermuda's Tourist Information Center).    You will also see the Hamilton ferry terminal here. These ferries ply from Hamilton Bermuda across the Great Sound to both southern and western parts of Bermuda.    On Summer evenings, Front Street comes alive with Harbor Night on every Wednesday.    Street performers, glittering craft stalls and late night shopping are all part of this great festive celebration.

During the Harbor Nights, you can also see the Beat Retreat Ceremony where Bermuda Pipe Band and Corps of Bermuda Regiment, march along the Front Street in full military dress to recreate centuries-old ceremony. 

 

While you can enjoy most of Hamilton Bermuda attractions on foot, you also have the option of carriage ride - there is nothing more romantic than a horse drawn carriage taking a stately route of Hamilton Bermuda.

 

So what are the top places to visit in Bermuda Hamilton city?  

 

City Hall and Arts Center: In Church street You will see City Hall (or the Town Hall) and Arts Center, a bright white building with a painted clock on the front facade. It now houses the Bermuda National Gallery, with collections of 17th & 18th century European paintings by such artists as Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough.  

 

Bermuda Cathedral: Close by, there is the Bermuda Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, consecrated in 1911 after a fire destroyed the previous edifice in 1884.     The style is early English, with a tower rising 143 ft. and provides a nice view of Hamilton Bermuda.

 

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI): Only a few minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Hamilton Bermuda, is the BUEI. It can reveal all the mysteries of the ocean with its exhibits and has great collection of artifacts. 

 

Perot Post Office: On Queens street is Perot Post Office, named after the man who was appointed Bermuda's first Postmaster General in 1821. The little post office, is still very much as Perot kept it, neat and simply furnished. 

 

Barr's Bay and Park: Barr's Bay Park is a nice waterfront area overlooking the Hamilton harbor. 

 

Fort Hamilton: Kings Street leads to Fort Hamilton which was built on 1889 to protect the harbor. Today it offers spectacular harbor views, especially when cruise ships are in port.  

 

Spanish Point: North west of Hamilton Bermuda in Pembroke Parish lies a small area of land reaching out into the mouth of Great Sound, called the Spanish Point where there is a picturesque park with views of the distant dockyard. 

 

Hamilton Bermuda Half Day City Tour 

 

If you like to explore Hamilton Bermuda, visit Hamilton City Tour to get a complete self guided tour of the city covering all its important tourist places. 

 

You can walk or take a horse carriage or use other modes of Bermuda Transportation to visit these places. 

 

Hamilton Bermuda Maps 

 

Here is a Hamilton city map showing you the main roads leading to all the important places within the city: Hamilton City Map 

 

Here is Hamilton Shopping Map showing the top stores in the city. 

 

 

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