Downtown Newport Travel Guide

Newport

A marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings in the background.
A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a white building with a balcony.
A beach with a marina filled with sailboats.
A boat with a covered deck at a marina with other boats and buildings in the background.
A large stone building with a prominent red-tiled roof and a conical tower.

Stay near popular Downtown Newport attractions

A large bronze sculpture of a wave in an outdoor public space.

Thames Street

9.4/10 (1,918 reviews)
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
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Things to do

The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

฿1,632
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30 . Marble House 8/31 - 11/2

Historic Scenic Tour With Marble House Admission

฿1,476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Scenic Tour With Marble House Admission
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

฿820
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

฿1,476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

฿557
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

฿2,033
per adult
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission
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Top hotels in Downtown Newport

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is ฿8,363 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,363
฿11,167 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,542 reviews)
"The hotel was okay . Needed some updating . Kind of old . Located in a great place but not worth the money to stay there . I would not recommend this place to friends or family"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is ฿12,472 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿12,472
฿15,956 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hotel Viking
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
25 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is ฿16,413 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿16,413
฿20,257 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The location was superb. It was walking distance to shops and many restaurants. All this while being right next to the water."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is ฿13,297 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿13,297
฿15,208 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hammetts Hotel
Americas Cup Inn

Americas Cup Inn

2.5 out of 5
6 Mary St Newport RI
The price is ฿7,379 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿7,379
฿8,412 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Americas Cup Inn
Cleveland House

Cleveland House

3 out of 5
27 Clarke Street Newport RI
The price is ฿6,187 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿6,187
฿7,124 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Cleveland House
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Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Jared Kent
Open Photo by Jared Kent

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A grand classical building with ornate sculptures, large windows, and a prominent staircase leading to the entrance.
Photo by Michael Kercsmar
Open Photo by Michael Kercsmar

Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.

A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.
Photo by Tuyen Truong
Open Photo by Tuyen Truong

Top of the Hill

If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Ocean Drive Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Newport Travel Guide