Why go
- Capital of the Cayman Islands.
- Served by Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM).
History
George Town is the capital and largest city in the Cayman Islands, located on Grand Cayman. It was named after King George III. As of 2025, the city had a population of 47,009, making it the largest city of all the British Overseas Territories.
Where to stay
Grand Cayman, The Ritz-Carlton, 1066 W Bay Rd, KY1-1209, Cayman Islands · ritzcarlton.com
Seven Mile Beach, KY1-1209, Cayman Islands · ritzcarlton.com
559 N W Point Rd, West Bay KY1-1206, Cayman Islands · oceancabanascayman.com
809 W Bay Rd, Seven Mile Beach, KY1-1203, Cayman Islands · theislandsclub.com.ky
833 W Bay Rd, Cayman Islands · casacaribecayman.com
985 W Bay Rd, KY1-1201, Cayman Islands · coralstoneclub.com
871 W Bay Rd, Cayman Islands · caribclub.com
Seven Mile Beach, 32 Seafire Way, KY1-1301, Cayman Islands · grandcayman.hotelindigo.com
60 Tanager Way, Grand Cayman KY1-1303, Cayman Islands · seafireresortandspa.com
Seven Mile Beach Grand Cayman KY1, 747 W Bay Rd, 1110, Cayman Islands · palmheights.com
1083 W Bay Rd, KY1-1109, Cayman Islands · villasofthegalleon.com
319 West Bay Road SMB, George Town, Cayman Islands · crescentpoint.com
Seven Mile Beach, 455 W Bay Rd, Cayman Islands · staylocale.com
276 Crighton Drive Grand Cayman KY1 Grand Cayman KY1, 1206, Cayman Islands · grandcaymanian.com
10, 745 Market St, KY1-9006, Cayman Islands · luxurycaymanvillas.com
323 W Bay Rd, Cayman Islands · plantationvillage.com
Seven Mile Beach, 431 W Bay Rd, Cayman Islands · regalbeach.com
390 S Church St, George Town KY1-1106, Cayman Islands · sunsethouse.com
19 Piper Way, KY1, 1202, Cayman Islands · 7mile.ky
1465 Esterly Tibbetts Hwy, KY1-1201, Cayman Islands · sunshinesuites.com
52 Canal Point Drive Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands · onecanalpoint.com
18-A Sea Fan Drive Grand Cayman KY1, 1401, Cayman Islands · cobaltcoast.com
Seven Mile Beach, 389 W Bay Rd, KY1-1202, Cayman Islands · marriott.com
22 Piper Way, Grand Cayman KY1-1201, Cayman Islands · hilton.com
8JQ9+HHX, 30620 Seven Mile Beach Grand Cayman, West Bay KY1-1200, Cayman Islands · marriott.com
24 Marbel Dr, George Town, Cayman Islands
592 South Church Street, S Sound Rd, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
25 Dunlop Dr, West Bay KY1-1207, Cayman Islands
18 Pebbles Way, George Town, Cayman Islands
Andrew Dr, Cayman Islands
571 North West Point Road Grand Cayman KY1, 1301, Cayman Islands
8J48+4VR, N Church St, George Town, Cayman Islands · kailanigrandcayman.com
45 Wahoo Cl, George Town KY1-1504, Cayman Islands
Indoor
19 W Bay Rd, Cayman Islands · harbourviewapartments.ky
Restaurants & places to go
Kebab, Restaurant · Now serving you from two locations, the SMB original in the Marquee Plaza as well as the Georgetown location, complete with… · kebab.ky
Sandwich, Salad, Pastry, Cafe · Great coffee, WiFi Hotspot. Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Harbour Drive
Asian, Restaurant · Asian bistro + bar Features: outdoor seating
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,We,Th,Sa,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-27:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 179 West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, George Town · pizzaboat.ky
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach · ritzcarlton.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-21:00 · West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach · ritzcarlton.com
International, Italian, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30, Mo-Su 17:30-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 871 West Bay… · luca.ky
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-11:00, 18:00-22:00; Su 07:00-11:00, 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00 · West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach · ritzcarlton.com
Salad, Soup, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa-Su 08:30-16:00 · West Bay Road · sevenmilegreens.ky
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-22:00 · West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach · ritzcarlton.com
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 · grandcaymanian.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:00,Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · timhortons.ky
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-24:00, Fr 09:00-02:00 · 518 Shedden Road, George Town
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 6 Plaza Venezia North Sound Road · kazoku.ky
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant · 537 West Bay Road, West Bay, Seven Mile Beach, KY1-1202 · reefgrill.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · South Church Street, George Town
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · 638 West Bay Road, West Bay
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Sa, Su 17:00-22:00 · 245 North Church Street, George Town · lobsterpot.ky
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · sevenmileburger.ky
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00 · West Bay Road, West Bay
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · 32 Harbour Drive, George Town · margaritavillecaribbean.com
Indoor
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 1465 Esterley Tibbetts Highway, West Bay, Seven Mile Beach
Indian, Restaurant · Features: delivery
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating
Fish, Caribbean, Restaurant · Fish/Caribbean restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · Lawrence Boulevard
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Breakfast/Coffee Shop cafe · Esterley Tibbetts Highway
Jamaican, Restaurant · Jamaican restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00, Sa 07:00-17:00, Su 07:00-15:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · dominos.ky
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 17:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 65 North Church Street, George Town · casanova.ky
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-22:30 · West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · West Bay Road, KY1-1204 · yoshi.ky
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Lawrence Blvd, Whitehall Estate, West Bay
Chicken, Sandwich, Caribbean, Barbecue, Restaurant · Chicken/Sandwich restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 150 Elgin Avenue
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Crewe Road, George Town
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
American, Seafood, Restaurant · American/Seafood restaurant
75 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) 2.4 km to the centre
George Town, GC, KY — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (Cayman Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Miami, Charlotte, La Ceiba, New York, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Cayman Airways KX (737-300, DHT) · 9 routes: Cayman Brac, Chicago, Havana, Kingston, La Ceiba, Little Cayman, Miami, New York, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, A321, 737-800) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Miami, Philadelphia
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 3 routes: Houston, Newark, Washington
- US Airways US (A319, A320, A321, 737-800) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Miami, Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit
- Air Canada AC (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Toronto
- British Airways BA (767) · 1 route: Nassau
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
- Patriot Airways P4 (L4T) · 1 route: La Ceiba
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Royal Watler Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
Camana Bay - Kaibo Yacht Club
Ferry route · Cayman Ferries
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GCM has direct flights to 18 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Miami, Charlotte, La Ceiba, New York, Philadelphia…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Royal Watler Cruise Terminal, 0.4 km); routes include Camana Bay - Kaibo Yacht Club.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for George Town, Cayman Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.