Holiday in Hamilton
City in Bermuda — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
Bermuda
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (25-30 °C, bathing season). March-April pleasant and cheaper. November-February cool (18-22 °C).
Budget/day
150-300 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Bermuda (BDA, approx. 9-12 h with a stopover in London, New York, or Toronto). No visa for Germans for up to 90 days.
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What makes Hamilton special as a destination?
Hamilton is the tiny capital of Bermuda — a British Overseas Territory in the middle of the Atlantic, known for its pink beaches, the Bermuda Triangle, and its pastel colonial architecture. With only about 900 residents in the actual city, Hamilton is one of the smallest capitals in the world, but the economic and cultural heart of the island. Front Street by the harbor is Hamilton's lifeline: pastel-colored buildings in pink, yellow, and light blue house boutiques, restaurants, and the offices of the insurance and reinsurance industry, making Bermuda one of the richest areas in the world. The Bermuda Cathedral with its neo-Gothic tower dominates the city. Bermuda's famous pink beaches — the color comes from crushed corals and foraminifera shells — are just a short bus ride away. Horseshoe Bay Beach is the most famous, but the secluded Warwick Long Bay is equally spectacular. The Crystal Caves and Fantasy Cave with their stalactites and underground lakes are among the most beautiful caves in the world. Bermuda offers world-class sailing, diving to over 300 shipwrecks, and the unique atmosphere of a British Crown Territory with left-hand traffic, cricket, and afternoon tea — all in a subtropical climate.
What are the top highlights in Hamilton?
The top highlights in Hamilton include Horseshoe Bay Beach, Crystal Caves, Front Street & Harbor, Shipwreck Diving, Royal Naval Dockyard.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Horseshoe Bay Beach
Bermuda's most famous pink beach: fine sand in delicate pink, turquoise water, and dramatic limestone cliffs.
Crystal Caves
Underground wonderland with stalactites and crystal-clear lake: one of the most impressive caves in the Atlantic.
Front Street & Harbor
Pastel colonial buildings by the harbor: Hamilton's lifeline with boutiques, restaurants, and British flair.
Shipwreck Diving
Over 300 wrecks off Bermuda's coast: from the Spanish galleon era to the 20th century — a diver's paradise.
Royal Naval Dockyard
Former British naval shipyard at the west end: now a museum, crafts, dolphin encounters, and ferry terminal.
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When is the best time to visit Hamilton?
The best time to visit Hamilton is May to October (25-30 °C, bathing season). March-April pleasant and cheaper. November-February cool (18-22 °C).. 26-31 °C, warm and humid, occasional hurricanes August-October In winter: 16-22 °C, mild but windy, no beach weather
Recommended travel time
May to October (25-30 °C, bathing season). March-April pleasant and cheaper. November-February cool (18-22 °C).
Summer
26-31 °C, warm and humid, occasional hurricanes August-October
Winter
16-22 °C, mild but windy, no beach weather
How much does a holiday in Hamilton cost?
Budget travellers: 80-130 €/day, mid-range: 150-300 €/day, luxury: 400-1000 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
80-130 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
150-300 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
400-1000 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Hamilton?
Flight to Bermuda (BDA, approx. 9-12 h with a stopover in London, New York, or Toronto). No visa for Germans for up to 90 days.
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Hamilton?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Bermuda is very expensive — one of the most expensive travel destinations in the world. Meal in a restaurant from 25-40 €. Accommodation from 150 €/night.
No rental cars — Bermuda only allows scooters and e-scooters for tourists. Buses and ferries are cheap and reliable.
Pink beaches in the south — the pink color is strongest on the southern coast. Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay, and Elbow Beach.
Bermuda shorts are formal — Bermuda shorts with knee socks and a blazer are official business attire. No joke.
Bermuda Dollar = US Dollar — BMD and USD are interchangeable at 1:1. US dollars are accepted everywhere.
What should you eat in Hamilton?
Typical specialities in Hamilton: Fish Chowder — spicy fish soup with Bermuda sherry pepper and black rum: Bermuda's national dish for centuries., Codfish Breakfast — salt fish with potatoes, banana, avocado, and tomato sauce: traditional Sunday breakfast., Bermuda Fish Sandwich — fried fish on raisin bread with tartar sauce and coleslaw: unique street food., Rum Swizzle — Bermuda's national cocktail made from dark rum, fruit juices, and falernum: at Swizzle Inn since 1932., Hoppin' John — rice with black-eyed peas: Creole-British side dish, traditionally served on New Year's..
These specialties you must try!
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