Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda and is located to the north of the Hamilton Harbor. Named after Sir Henry Hamilton, the city is home to Bermuda's main port and is part of the Parish of Pembroke. It is the only incorporated city in Bermuda and has an estimated permanent population of less than 1000 people. It officially became a city in 1897 together with the construction of the Hamilton Cathedral (Church of England). Later, a catholic cathedral was established.

The city and Bermuda itself has a well developed financial economy and hosts local and international businesses that mainly deal with insurance, reinsurance, special purpose vehicles, and investment funds. A number of leading international insurance companies have their headquarters in Hamilton making it one of the one of the top global reinsurance centers in the world.

Hamilton is home to many parks that attract local and international tourists; some of these parks include Par La Ville Park, Barr's Park, the Hidden Cedar Park, and Bouy's Park. Hamilton's landscape has evolved over the years. In the past, the city has a strict building code stipulating that no building is to be tall enough to obscure the cathedral. There are, however, several building planned to stand more than 10 stories high.