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Gustavia

The capital and harbor of Saint-Barthélemy. Around the horseshoe-shaped port you’ll find the island’s duty-free luxury boutiques, galleries, restaurants and nightlife — with Shell Beach a short walk from the center.

Gustavia

Beaches in this area

  • Shell Beach: A unique shell beach in Gustavia, steps from the shops and restaurants. The harbor's only beach: little sand but thousands of seashells, per

Restaurants

  • Bagatelle St-Barth: Gustavia, A chic, festive French bistro on Gustavia harbour. Southern-French cooking, magnums of rosé and an atmosphere that builds through dinner.
  • Beefbar St. Barth: Gustavia, The Beefbar steakhouse at Fouquet's Saint-Barth. Exceptional cuts and a view over Gustavia harbour.
  • Bonito: Gustavia, Latin-Asian fusion perched in the hills with panoramic views over Gustavia and the sea.
  • Eddy's Ghetto: Gustavia, A laid-back Gustavia institution set in a lush tropical garden. Generous Creole and Asian cooking, no reservations.
  • L'Isola: Gustavia, Refined Italian dining in the heart of Gustavia: house-made fresh pasta, Piedmont truffle in season and a fine cellar in an elegant Creole h
  • Shellona: Gustavia, A Greek-Mediterranean beach club and restaurant on Shell Beach, Gustavia. Sun-soaked lunches, loungers and sunset.

Hotels

  • Fouquet's Saint-Barth: Gustavia, The former Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, now Fouquet's. Perched above Gustavia, with views over the harbour and the yachts.

Villas

  • Le Collectionist: Gustavia, A house of hand-picked exceptional villas, with bespoke trips and high-end concierge.
  • Marla Villas: Gustavia, Locally owned family agency since 1998: over 180 villas plus attentive concierge service, with an office in Gustavia.
  • My Villa in St-Barth: Gustavia, Over 450 villas for rent and properties for sale, with bespoke concierge service.
  • SBH Villas: Gustavia, Agency specialised in luxury villa rentals and concierge, in the heart of Gustavia.
  • Sibarth Villa Rentals: Gustavia, The reference in St. Barth villa rentals since 1974, based in the historic Maison Suédoise in Gustavia.

Shopping

  • Cartier Gustavia: Gustavia, Cartier jewellery and watches on Gustavia's main shopping street, in the duty-free zone.
  • Diamond Genesis: Gustavia, Fine jewellery and luxury watches in the heart of Gustavia. Rolex, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels.
  • Hermès Saint-Barthélemy: Gustavia, The Hermès maison in the heart of Gustavia, set in a tropical garden. Leather goods, silk and pieces sometimes exclusive to the island.
  • Louis Vuitton Gustavia: Gustavia, Louis Vuitton boutique on Quai de la République. Each summer, a 'Saint Barth' capsule collection sold only on the island.
  • Marché aux Poissons de Gustavia: Gustavia, Small fish market at the harbour entrance. Every morning, local fishermen drop off the day's catch: tuna, mahi-mahi, red snapper.

Groceries

Bars & Nightlife

  • BAZ Bar: Gustavia, Bête à Z'Ailes — a sushi bar and live-jazz spot on Gustavia harbour. One of the island's best-loved music venues.
  • Le Select: Gustavia, Legendary bar since 1949, the inspiration for Jimmy Buffett's hit 'Cheeseburger in Paradise'. The soul of Gustavia.
  • Saint Barth Yacht Club: Gustavia, Gustavia's social yacht club. A bar with direct views over the harbour and the yachts.

Services

  • Barthloc Rental: Gustavia, Gustavia rental: cars, scooters and quad bikes, a short walk from the harbour and five minutes from the airport.
  • Port de Gustavia: Gustavia, Gustavia's marina, one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. Host to mega-yachts from around the world.

Art & Culture

  • Eden Fine Art / Almosnino: Gustavia, Fine-art gallery on Rue du Roi Oscar II, showing paintings and sculptures by established artists.
  • Les Artisans: Gustavia, Shop-gallery on Rue du Général de Gaulle bringing together paintings, sculptures and artisan creations inspired by St. Barth.
  • Musée Territorial Wall House: Gustavia, The island's museum, set in one of Gustavia's oldest stone buildings. The story of St. Barth, from the Swedish era to today.
  • Space Gallery St Barth: Gustavia, Contemporary art gallery in Gustavia's Carré d'Or, showing international artists and the art partner of Eden Rock.

Frequently asked questions

What can you find in Gustavia?
The guide lists 35 places and 1 beach in Gustavia. By category: restaurants and bars (6); hotels and resorts (1); villa rental agencies (5); shops and boutiques (5); grocery stores, wine shops and bakeries (9); bars and nightlife venues (3); practical services (2); galleries and cultural venues (4).
Which beaches are in Gustavia?
Gustavia has 1 beach in the guide: Shell Beach (easy access).
Where to eat in Gustavia?
Gustavia has 6 places in the Restaurants category: Bagatelle St-Barth, Beefbar St. Barth, Bonito, Eddy's Ghetto, L'Isola and Shellona.
Where to stay in Gustavia?
Gustavia has 1 place in the Hotels category: Fouquet's Saint-Barth.
Where to go out in Gustavia?
Gustavia has 3 places in the Bars & Nightlife category: BAZ Bar, Le Select and Saint Barth Yacht Club.
Where to shop in Gustavia?
Gustavia has 5 places in the Shopping category: Cartier Gustavia, Diamond Genesis, Hermès Saint-Barthélemy, Louis Vuitton Gustavia and Marché aux Poissons de Gustavia.

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