Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Front Street District
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Front Street District during your visit to Philipsburg.
Philipsburg Courthouse
Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Museum of Sint Maarten
Learn about St. Maarten’s past, from its earliest inhabitants to colonisation, and the natural history of the island.
Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit in Philipsburg. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Great Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Philipsburg Boardwalk
Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Philipsburg
Holland House Beach Hotel
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Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Seaview Beach Hotel
"Very good location to the city and the beach"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM
"love it"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Horizon View Beach Hotel
"Centrally located to everything worth doing in Phillipsburg, St Maarten. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Sea Palace
"I had a great stay. The reception staff were very responsive and helpful."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Alicia's Inn
"Alicia’s inn is situated within the main town of Philipsburg . After a short walk, you are on the boardwalk and at the beach, where you can rent a beach chair and umbrella for $15. There are several good restaurants, Holland House, Seaview, Big Wood, Oeishas, as suggestions."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Philipsburg
Indigo Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.
Point Blanche
While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.
Belair
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.
Vineyard
While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of St. Maarten and Front Street District.
Hope Estate
While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Front Street District and Guana Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
