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.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown New Haven
New Haven Hotel
Front desk very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
The hotel is old and everything makes noise. I was woken up multiple times each of the 2 nights I slept there. You can hear right through the walls: baby crying, elevator, doors closing, plumbing (toilets flushing, sinks/showers), and the noise ousting is insane (music, cars, etc.) I will never stay ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Blake Hotel
clean and beautiful room and bed was one of the nicest. But the bar was closed (it was 7pm) so no glass of wine before bed and the 24 hour complimentary coffee that I was told when I checked in was non-existent at 6am.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton New Haven
Groovy, fun, comfortable hotel in a great location.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Study at Yale
Clean room, good service, very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Rooms were dated, but seemed very clean. Bed was SO comfortable! Staff were initially very friendly but the walls were PAPER THIN. I could hear everything going on in all of the adjacent rooms and the room above me. When I went to staff to ask about a solution to this, the response was underwhelming ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 Grove Street Cemetery, 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 Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
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.
