Basseterre
in Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
17.295 and -62.726 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 17° 17' 41" and W -62° 43' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - XCD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:52 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/St_Kitts
UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 6:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-20.298 and 118.569 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Finucane
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Saint Kitts and Nevis in Caribbean

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Saint Kitts and Nevis. Last Update: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Explore Basseterre

Basseterre in Saint George Basseterre with it's 12,920 inhabitants is a city in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It's the capital of this country.

Local time in Basseterre is now 11:52 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / St Kitts with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Basseterre, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Saint Kitts and Nevis is Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park in a distance of 103 mi (or 166 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Monkey Hill, Trinity, Cayon, Nicola Town and Middle Island. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

27°C (81 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

27°C (81 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Marriott's St. Kitts Beach Club

Address
2,7 mi
858 Frigate Bay Road
Frigate Bay
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino

Address
2,7 mi
858 Frigate Bay Road
Frigate Bay
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal St.Kitts Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
406 Zenway Blvd 
Frigate Bay
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


OCEAN TERRACE INN - BASSETERRE

Address
0,6 mi
WIGLEY AVENUE FORTLANDS
St. Kitts
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rock Haven Bed & Breakfast

Address
2,1 mi
Scenic Drive
Frigate Bay
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUGAR BAY CLUB SUITES AND HOTEL

Address
2,5 mi
FRIGATE BAY P.O. BOX 341
0 Basseterre
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Timothry Beach Resort

Address
2,8 mi
1 South Frigate Bay Beach
St. Kitts
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Culture House

Address
2,2 mi
Conaree Bay
Basseterre
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bird Rock Beach Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
Bird Rock Rd Saint Kitts
N/A Basseterre
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Belle Mont Farm LEGEND

Address
0,8 mi
THE VILLAGE KITTITIAN HILL
BASSETERRE
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Basseterre, St. Kitts - Port Zante HD (2013)

Published: January 02, 2014
Length: 05:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

Basseterre, estimated population 15500 in 2000, is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′...


Basseterre, St. Kitts - Independence of the Seas Departure HD (2013)

Published: December 29, 2013
Length: 00:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

Basseterre, estimated population 15500 in 2000, is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′...


Quantum of the Seas, Basseterre, St. Kitts

Published: January 25, 2015
Length: 35:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mogens Hallas

Quantum of the Seas, visiting Basseterre, St. Kitts January 19, 2015 Basseterre is the main commercial and industrial centre of St. Kitts. It is also the country's main port of entry for both...


Arriving at the port of Bassetette in the two island country of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Published: November 12, 2014
Length: 24:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RyanReporting

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Basseterre, St. Kitts - Cruise Ship Pier HD (2015)

Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 18:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

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Basseterre, St. Kitts - Independence of the Seas at Port Zante HD (2013)

Published: December 31, 2013
Length: 33:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

Basseterre, estimated population 15500 in 2000, is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′...


Basseterre, St. Kitts - Downtown HD (2013)

Published: January 02, 2014
Length: 32:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

Basseterre, estimated population 15500 in 2000, is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′...


Basseterre, St. Kitts - Independence of the Seas Arrival Time Lapse HD (2013)

Published: December 20, 2013
Length: 22:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

Basseterre, estimated population 15500 in 2000, is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′...


Basseterre, St. Kitts - Independence of the Seas Departure Time Lapse HD (2013)

Published: December 20, 2013
Length: 08:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

Basseterre, estimated population 15500 in 2000, is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′...


How to spend a day in St Kitts in the Caribbean. A Tips for Travellers Video Tour

Published: January 16, 2013
Length: 45:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tips For Travellers

St Kitts in the Caribbean. Tips for Travellers Video Tour. Cruise ships are a key source of revenue and traffic, this video tour suggests the ideal day in St Kitts. Cunard Queen mary 2 and...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island state in the West Indies. It is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas, in both area and population. The capital city and headquarters of government for the federated state is Basseterre on the larger island of Saint Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis lies about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Saint Kitts, across a shallow channel called "The Narrows".

Located at 17.3, -62.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Caribbean countries, Member states of the Caribbean Community, Constitutional monarchies, English-speaking countries and territories, Federal countries, Former British colonies, Island countries, Lesser Antilles, Liberal democracies, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, States and territories established in 1983, Member states of the United Nations

Basseterre

Basseterre, estimated population 15,500 in 2000, is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:17|18|N|62|44|W||| |primary |name= }}, on the south western coast of Saint Kitts Island, and it is one of the chief commercial depots of the Leeward Islands.

Located at 17.3, -62.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Capitals in the Caribbean, Capitals in North America, Populated coastal places in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Populated places in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Populated places established in 1627, Basseterre

Warner Park Sporting Complex

Warner Park Sporting Complex is an athletic facility in Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis. It includes the Warner Park Stadium, which was one of the hosts for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. It is named after Sir Thomas Warner, the explorer who established the first English colony on St. Kitts. The eastern segment contains the cricket pitch, pavilion, media centre and seating for 4,000 which can be increased with temporary stands to 10,000 for major events.

Located at 17.2986, -62.7219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Test cricket grounds in the West Indies, Sports venues in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Athletics (track and field) venues in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Football venues in Saint Kitts and Nevis, National stadiums, Basseterre

Independence Square (Basseterre)

Independence Square was named on the occasion of St. Kitts and Nevis achieving political independence on September 19, 1983. Originally called Pall Mall Square, The Government first acquired it in 1750 and it rapidly became the administrative, commercial and social centre of Basseterre. The Square was the site of the slave market. Slaves arriving from Africa were temporarily quartered in the basement of a building on the south side of the Square.

Located at 17.2961, -62.7223 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre

Berkeley Memorial

The Berkeley Memorial stands in the centre of the Circus in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. The memorial features a drinking fountain as well as a clock. There are four clock faces, each one facing one of the four streets leading to the Circus. It was built in honour of Thomas B.H. Berkeley, a former president of the General Legislative Council in the 1880s.

Located at 17.2953, -62.7237 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre

St. George's Anglican Church (Basseterre)

St. George's Anglican Church is an Anglican church in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Located at 17.2962, -62.7191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church buildings in the Caribbean, Anglican churches in the Caribbean, Buildings and structures in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Religion in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Religious buildings completed in 1859, 19th-century Anglican church buildings, Basseterre

Olivees Mountain

Olivees Mountain is the third highest peak on the island of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean. At 886 metres, it is some 250 metres shorter than Mount Liamuiga, which lies six kilometres to the northwest, and is shorter than Verchild's Mountain, 4.3 kilometers to the northwest.

Located at 17.3167, -62.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the ministry responsible for handling the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis' external relations and its diplomatic missions abroad. The ministry's current director is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Education, Sam Condor, who also acts as the country's Deputy Prime Minister and as a member of the Kittitian Parliament.

Located at 17.2954, -62.7251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Foreign affairs ministries


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Basse Terre Town, ባስቴር, باستير, Baster, Горад Бастэр, Бастер, པ་སི་ཐེར།, Basseterre, Μπαστέρ, Bastero, باسه‌تر, באסטר, Bastè, SKB, バセテール, ბასტერი, 바스테르, Basteras, Bastera, बासेतेर, பாசெட்டெரே, บาสแตร์, باسیتیر, 巴斯特尔