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+)

฿1,646
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

฿827
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2

Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

฿1,489
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

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

฿562
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

฿2,085
per adult
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission
Trolley Tour

Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

฿1,588
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
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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 ฿9,542 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿9,542
฿12,563 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is ฿10,670 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿10,670
฿13,912 total
7 Sept - 8 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
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is ฿11,892 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿11,892
฿13,607 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,124 reviews)
"Really clean and neat spaces with great lounge areas. The location is awesome, as well."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hammetts Hotel
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
25 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is ฿11,889 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿11,889
฿15,109 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,004 reviews)
"No outdoor pool which was def missed."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Americas Cup Inn

Americas Cup Inn

2.5 out of 5
6 Mary St Newport RI
The price is ฿9,901 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿9,901
฿11,287 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Very convenient location"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Americas Cup Inn
Cleveland House

Cleveland House

3 out of 5
27 Clarke Street Newport RI
The price is ฿6,810 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,810
฿7,841 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (627 reviews)
"Motel 6 is a better option"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

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 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 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 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 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 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