Why go
- Capital city of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
History
Basseterre is the capital and largest city of Saint Kitts and Nevis with an estimated population of 14,000 in 2018. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′W, on the south-western coast of Saint Kitts Island, and it is one of the chief commercial depots of the Leeward Islands. The city lies within Saint George Basseterre Parish.
Where to stay
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95W2+XJX, Newton Ground, St. Kitts & Nevis · caribgalaxy.com
Lot 1c Port Zante basseterre St. Kitts, St. Kitts & Nevis · facebook.com
Irish Town, Bay Rd, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis · thecolosseumskb.com
Newton Ground, St Pauls, St. Kitts & Nevis · instagram.com
Bird Rock Basseterre St. Kitts, St. Kitts & Nevis · birdrockbeachhotel.com
78V7+4VQ, 858 Frigate Bay Road, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts & Nevis · marriott.com
100 Koi Resort Drive, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis · hilton.com
872H+9Q6, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts & Nevis
& Delisle Street, SW Corner of, Liverpool Row, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis
Indoor
Orchard Way Conaree Village Saint Kitts and, Nevis, Orchard Way, Conaree Village, St. Kitts & Nevis
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Southeast Peninsula, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis · cockleshellvillas.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Restaurant · 869ToGo.com is St.Kitts’ premier online food ordering and delivery service. We work with a number of restaurants to facilitate online… · 869togo.com
Chicken, Fish, International, Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-16:00;Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00;PH closed Features: delivery · Island Main Road
Burger, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Barbecue, Fish, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 15:00-24:00; PH off Features:…
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Cayon Street, Basseterre
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 10:00-21:00
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · Bay Road, Basseterre
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Zenway Boulevard, Frigate Bay · laterrazza.net
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Basseterre
Restaurant · restaurant · ideainacup.com
Roti, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · New Street, Basseterre
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: delivery · Corner Of College And Cayon Street
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Fried Chicken, Fast Food · Fried Chicken fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Zenway Boulevard, Frigate Bay
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Zenway Boulevard, Frigate Bay
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Zenway Boulevard, Frigate Bay
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Cafe · cafe · Cayon Street, Basseterre
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Ice Cream · ice cream
Regional, Local, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mon - Sat, Breakfast and Lunch Features: takeaway · Fort Street, Basseterre
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Caribbean, American, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Trevor Levine Drive
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · Frigate Bay Road
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Cayon Street, Basseterre
Restaurant · restaurant · ktcsvdm.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Zenway Boulevard, Frigate Bay
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Harsford Road, Basseterre
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe · Zenway Boulevard, Frigate Bay
Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Bay Road, Basseterre
Burger, Chicken, Fish, Fish And Chips, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00;Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · orders.caribtogo.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Cafe · cafe
30 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) 1.2 km to the centre
Basseterre, U, KN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Leeward Islands Air Transport, Seaborne Airlines, Windward Islands Airways, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Antigua, Charlestown, Miami, Philipsburg, Nassau… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, AT4, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Antigua, Philipsburg
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Charlestown, San Juan
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 2 routes: Charlestown, Philipsburg
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- Bahamasair UP (737) · 1 route: Nassau
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: Antigua
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 1 route: Antigua*
- US Airways US (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) 17 km to the centre
Charlestown, U, KN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları, Windward Islands Airways, Cape Air, Seaborne Airlines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. San Juan, Basse Terre, Antigua, Philipsburg, St. Thomas (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Thomas
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 2 routes: Basse Terre, Philipsburg
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: San Juan
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: Basse Terre
- Sibaviatrans 5M (BNI) · 1 route: Antigua
- T.J. Air TJ (PL2) · 1 route: San Juan
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
F. D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX) 35 km to the centre
Oranjestad, SE, BQ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Windward Islands Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Philipsburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 1 route: Philipsburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Porte Zante Sea Port
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Port Zante
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre
St. Kitts Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre
Suncrest
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre
Seabridge
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Suncrest - Charlestown
Ferry route
Port Zante - Figtree
Ferry route
Water Taxi
Ferry route
Seabridge
Ferry route
St. Eustatius to St. Kitts
Ferry route · Makana Ferry
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Basseterre — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Porte Zante Sea Port, 0.8 km); routes include Suncrest - Charlestown, Port Zante - Figtree, Water Taxi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Basseterre. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing