Hyannis

Travel Guide

Hyannis which includes a marina and a bay or harbour
Hyannis
Hyannis
Hyannis which includes a city
Hyannis showing street scenes

Explore beaches, shop for Cape Cod souvenirs or sail the waters around this coastal village, which was the preferred holiday spot of former president John. F. Kennedy. 

Spend a leisurely morning enjoying a coffee on Hyannis’s Main Street before heading to one of the city’s many beaches for an afternoon stroll. Rent a boat and explore the coastal scenery or explore Cape Cod by rail on the Cape Cod Central Railway. You won’t miss the fact that John. F. Kennedy used to spend holidays here, with a museum and memorial sites that pay respects to the former president.  

Hyannis residents are proud of the town’s association with John F. Kennedy. Find out more in the J.F.K Hyannis Museum that explores his family’s time in the town and remembers his life. Pay your own respects by taking a walk to the memorial in his honour near the water on Ocean Street. Stop to enjoy great views across the harbour.  

The large natural harbour means that almost all who visit here will take to the water in one way or another. Use the ferry service to explore the nearby Nantucket Island or Martha’s Vineyard. Rent a kayak or a boat and cruise around the calm waters.  

Main Street Waterfront District and the parallel South Street are where you’ll find the majority of the town’s businesses. Browse the galleries, drink in the cafés and pick up souvenirs in the gift shops. Car enthusiasts won’t want to miss Toad Hall Classic Sports Car museum, which features old Porches, Ferraris, Jaguars and more.  

Visit in summer and spend a day on one of the nearby beaches. Kalmus, Loop Beach and Veteran’s Park Beach are all local favourites. In the chilly winters the pretty waterfront spots are popular for long walks, making Hyannis a great holiday destination year-round.

Hyannis is the largest of the seven villages that make up Barnstable town in Massachusetts and it is also the busiest. It is the transport hub for the region, so if you are visiting anywhere on Cape Cod you will almost certainly pass through. The town is 71 miles (114 kilometres) south of Boston and 254 miles (409 kilometres) northeast of New York City.

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
4 out of 5
1225 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Hyannis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (200 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Hyannis Plaza Hotel
Hyannis Plaza Hotel
2.5 out of 5
662 Main Street, Hyannis, MA
The price is S$134 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$134
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hyannis. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cape Cod Melody Tent and Hyannis ...
6.8/10 (762 reviews)
"I have stayed there couple of time already. I love it, great location awesome staff. Just perfect."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Hyannis Plaza Hotel
Hyannis Inn
Hyannis Inn
2 out of 5
473 MAIN ST, Hyannis, MA
Stay at this motel in Hyannis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Very hospitable front desk staff. Great location. Perfect for a budget friendly, no frills place to stay."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Hyannis Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Club at New Seabury
The Club at New Seabury
3.5 out of 5
95 Shore Drive West, Mashpee, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Mashpee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions South Cape Beach State Park and Popponesset ...
9/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
"Great stay! Didn't notice it being dated or dirty at all like some reviews said. We loved it!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2025

The Club at New Seabury
Holly Tree Resort
Holly Tree Resort
3 out of 5
412 Main St, Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in West Yarmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Hyannis ...
9/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"The staff is incredibly kind. One of our a/c wasn’t working and they replaced it with a new one with minutes of reporting it The property is clean but there is no housekeeping so you have to take towels etc to the front desk and receive new ones. I felt very safe there. Something I didn’t know was ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Holly Tree Resort
Sea Mist Resort
Sea Mist Resort
3 out of 5
141 Great Neck Rd South, Mashpee, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Mashpee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mashpee Commons and Old ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (124 reviews)
"Great place just had another family staying above our room that was very noisy the last night we were there"

Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2025

Sea Mist Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Reviews of Hyannis

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
6
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
6
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
0
3 - Okay 0%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Interesting plenty to do.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Black Cat restaurant is excellent