What are the best things to do in Hillsborough?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Hillsborough, Grenada. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Why visit Hillsborough
Travel guide for Hillsborough, Grenada — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Hillsborough is a stop in Grenada, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 90–220 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Budget
Hillsborough trip cost
Budget
USD 40–70
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 90–220
per person / day
Luxury
USD 255–420+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Hillsborough, Grenada. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Hillsborough
Estimated total (USD)
$2,880
≈ $1,440 per person · $411 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $160/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Hillsborough mid-range ground costs (budget 40–70 · mid 90–220 · luxury 255–420+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
The Original Slipway
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Laurena
Mermaid Hotel
Green Roof Inn
Carriacou Grand View Hotel
Seaclusion Suites
Nightlife
- Off The Hook Bar & Grill
Museums & culture
- Carriacou Museum
In pictures
Hillsborough gallery
Photos: Caltrop at English Wikipedia, Deeferdiving — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Hillsborough travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Hillsborough?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Hillsborough?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Hillsborough, depending on how many day trips you want in Grenada.
Where should I stay in Hillsborough?
Popular stays in Hillsborough include Hotel Laurena, Mermaid Hotel, Green Roof Inn. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Hillsborough cost?
On the ground in Hillsborough (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 40–70 per person per day, mid-range about 90–220, and luxury about 255–420+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Hillsborough, Grenada. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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