Downtown New Haven Travel Guide
New Haven
Visit Downtown New Haven
Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Shubert Theater
Get tickets for a show at Shubert Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown New Haven
New Haven Hotel
Good option in New Haven
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Front desk personnel was awesome
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton New Haven
Lovely hotel w Yale-themed decorations, spacious room, comfortable bed, spacious bathroom. Downstairs there’s ample spaces to work, read, meet friends. Great location on campus. My favorite hotel at Yale.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Blake Hotel
Clean and convenient to hospital
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Study at Yale
The location was convenient. We liked the accommodations. Although the room did not come with a fridge, hot water kettle or a microwave, the staff helped us out to address the situation. The only other thing was the wifi did not work with our laptops and there were not enough plugs to accommodate ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Shelton
I will be back....conveinent to my moms in Straford and location is great!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown New Haven
Wooster Square
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Woolsey Hall.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
