Is it safe to walk in Barbados at night?

As of September 2022, Barbados is listed at a Level 1 Advisory, with the U.S. State Department indicating to exercise normal precautions and avoid high-risk areas like Crab Hill at all times, Nelson and Wellington Streets at night, and to use added vigilance if boarding a non-reputable nighttime party cruise.



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avoid isolated areas, including beaches, particularly after dark. only use licensed taxis. take particular care at late night street parties, especially during the festival season. do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery.

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Spend the night dancing away to Caribbean music Barbados nightclubs are popular after-dinner places to head to on the Caribbean island. You will find a lively club scene, especially in St Lawrence Gap, on 1st Street in Holetown, and Bay Street in Bridgetown.

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Mosquitoes are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever.

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Safety: Barbados vs. Jamaica. Barbados is largely considered to be one of the safest islands in the Caribbean, but it is still important to be aware of your surroundings there as you would at home, especially at night.

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Unfortunately, Barbados isn't primarily known as a budget travel destination. The endless array of high-end hotels and luxury resorts combined with high import costs means that expenses can add up quickly. Most travelers to the island prefer to stick to all-inclusive resorts and expensive excursion packages.

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Most shops and restaurants in Barbados are happy to accept US dollars as well as BBD, but you'll always get more for your money when paying in Barbadian dollars. You'll also receive any change in BBD, not USD.

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Our lovely tropical island enjoys perfect weather. On average each year, the daily high temperature is 30oC / 86oF with some 3,000 hours of sunshine, and it gets cooler (but never really cold) at night.

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This Directive may be cited as the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) Directive, 2022. Subject to subparagraph (2), a curfew is hereby imposed throughout Barbados from midnight to 5:00 am every day for the duration of this Directive.

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There are some things you should be careful about. For example, you should avoid walking alone on beaches and dark streets. The capital city of Barbados, Bridgetown, has some areas that you should be careful of or just avoid walking around, such as Baxter's Road, Nelson Street etc.

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Many establishments will accept payments in US Dollars with change being given in local currency. However please note that smaller establishments, especially in country areas, may only accept BD Dollars. We suggest you take US$ or £GB and exchange them for local currency. ATM machines are widely available.

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Tipping. Tipping in Barbados is discretionary and should reflect the service you have received, however, a service charge of between 10 to 15% is typically added to your bill in hotels and restaurants.

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Nightlife: Barbados has a lot more bars and nightspots, plus it hosts world-famous festivals. Natural beauty: Besides the beaches, St Lucia has more spectacular scenery. Golf: Barbados has numerous golf courses including world-class options. St Lucia only has one 18-hole course.

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The national dish of Barbados is cou-cou and fried flying fish with spicy gravy. Another traditional meal is pudding and souse, a dish of pickled pork with spiced sweet potatoes. A wide variety of seafood and meats are also available.

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Like in most places, crime and drugs are present in Barbados. Travelers, though, are not usually victims of violent crime and generally enjoy better security than local residents. Most hotels, resorts, and other businesses catering to tourists operate in walled compounds monitored by private security staff.

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