Bermuda🇧🇲 | beachesJohn Smith’s BayGrassy picnic lawn, bodyboard swell, family stop, roadside bus | things to do and best time to go

The best base for John Smith’s Bay beach is the Smith’s Parish and Devonshire stretch along South Road, with Hamilton as the budget-friendly backup. Bermuda has very few hostels, so most backpackers rely on guesthouses, small apartments and room rentals, typically US$100 to 200 a night, with prices at the low end outside summer.Smith’s Parish puts you within walking distance of the sand and the neighboring Shelly Bay and Devonshire Bay coves. It is residential and quiet, so socializing means chatting with locals at the beach and at nearby cafes rather than hostel common rooms. Groceries are available … read more 👉

The best base for John Smith’s Bay beach is the Smith’s Parish and Devonshire stretch along South Road, with Hamilton as the budget-friendly backup. Bermuda has very few hostels, so most backpackers rely on guesthouses, small apartments and room rentals, typically US$100 to 200 a night, with prices at the low end outside summer.Smith’s Parish puts you within walking distance of the sand and the neighboring Shelly Bay and Devonshire Bay coves. It is residential and quiet, so socializing means chatting with locals at the beach and at nearby cafes rather than hostel common rooms. Groceries are available nearby, and cooking your own meals saves a lot on an expensive island.Hamilton, about 10 to 15 minutes away by bus or taxi, is the most practical base for solo travelers. It has the widest range of cheaper rooms, plus restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and the ferry and bus terminal, where routes fan out across the island. Buses to the south shore run regularly during the day.St. George’s, at the far east end, has a few guesthouses and a lively pub scene, but the ride to the beach is longer. For meeting other travelers, Hamilton is the better bet. For waking up and walking to the sea, choose Smith’s Parish.