I wasn't sure if this would be worth visiting, given it's proximity to the Over The Hill neighbourhood but it was fine. It's beside a major hospital and an easy 10min walk from Bay Street (the main drag). It's a popular attraction with people everywhere. It's a set of stairs leading to Fort Fincastle but the history is interesting - do what I did and just find a big tour group (easy when the cruise ships are docked - pretty well every day), blend in and listen to the narrative.

Well worth the visit. There was a guy at the top that stopped my group of 11 people (including children). I was at the front and noticed the crowd below was thinning out by the time he let us go. (If traveling in a smaller group, you can walk past him for your safety to not get separated from a crowd.) He told us history of the stairs (nothing you can’t look up online) and said red flowers bloom during the spring. He talked about the waterfall, but there was no waterfall. I’m not sure if they can control it, but it was not active. He asked for a donation after his speech. The view was awesome and I enjoyed it. At the end of the tunnel-like structure (from the trees) there is a bathroom. The women attendants were very friendly and happy to recommend a local eatery. They helped me with directions as well, which was a straight shot out of the staircase to get back to the shops. The way back was less sketch than the way there! The water pressure in the bathroom is less than desirable, but they had soap. It doesn’t hurt to bring supplemental supplies to clean hands if needed when you visit. I think because our group was so large, we had no issues and got to take everything in on our own time. (I did notice the guy at the top of the stairs hold people back from going down the staircase once we were at the bottom.) I heard back on the cruise ship that some smaller groups were less fortunate getting out with all their belongings. Overall, I liked it and appreciated it, but would not go back.

This is only like a five minute thing, especially if you taxi to the top and walk down. Avoid the shops at the top. You get nice photos and the whole walk is in the shade. There are also public restrooms here.

Fountain was under maintenance so not as neat to see as expected. Lots of trash laying around and a bit out of the way to get to. Nice to see from a historical perspective but wouldn't feel the need to see again in the future.

We had several hours to check out Nassau, and among the tops on our list was Queen's Staircase. It was a beautiful place near downtown Nassau, and the temperatures are a bit cooler due to the trees, shrubbery, and the natural walls surrounding the steps to the bottom. It is quite beautiful, and we enjoyed stopping by and relaxing there for a while. Anyone stopping in the capital city of the Bahamas, owes it to themselves to stop by Queen's Staircase.

Been about 10 years since I last visited the staircase,,, still a wonderful site. still, the water falls, fountain not working... nice climb. A free must sight stop if walking around Nassau

I booked an excursion through my cruise company and got a great tour of Nassau. The Queen's Staircase was one of the stops. We left the bus at the top near the military fort, which was also interesting to see. There were vendors selling souvenirs. The staircase itself is really tropical and beautiful with waterfalls and jungle-like vegetation all alongside the steps. At the bottom there were street musicians, which I always enjoy. Wonderful area for photos.

Lots of limestone everywhere. Enjoyed hearing the history of the staircase and climbing the stairs up. Walked around the market area and went inside Fincastle Fort to check it out. Lots of views from the top of the Queens staircase at Fincastle. Walked back down the stairs and did see a rat or two hanging out then.

We have been to Nassau a couple of times and done the shopping and excursion stuff but never walked to the Queen's Staircase. It was worth the walk, just get directions before leaving the port and don't walk to Queen's Ave like we did. It's a short walk from Bay St and a really great photo opp. Listen to the guide explain the history, it's worth a tip. Then check out the Fort while you're up there.

This was an interesting spot to visit during our recent Bahamas vacation. We stopped here as part of a bus tour. Local tour guides standing at the top and bottom of the stairs give a brief history and kindly ask for tips. There's not much to do other than walk the stairs and take a few pics, so you only need about 15 minutes to enjoy this place.