College Hill Travel Guide
Providence
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Popular places to visit
Brown University
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Thayer Street
During your visit to Providence, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Thayer Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and art scene.
Benefit Street
Learn about the local history of Providence when you spend time at Benefit Street. Make time to visit the churches and shops while you're in the area.
Prospect Terrace Park
After visiting Prospect Terrace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this family-friendly area.
Brown University Bookstore
During your visit to Providence, you can do some window-shopping at Brown University Bookstore. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Providence. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
The Creative Capital: An Art and Architecture Tour of Providence
Top hotels in College Hill
The Underwood-Hale House
We really enjoyed our stay. We were visiting Providence to tour Brown and RISD and we were able to easily walk to both. The property itself was beautiful as was our room/apartment we stayed in. We appreciated having a dining space as well as a kitchen to enjoy some meals in. It was very easy to find ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Omni Providence Hotel
I cannot stop thinking about what a great location and hotel experience I had at the Omni. Everything was walking distance. I literally parked my car and never used it once in the two days in which we stay there. The staff was amazing; the food on property and nightlife were great. I would definitely ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Providence - Airport
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and clean. Both the pool and complimentary breakfast were great. We will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Warwick-Airport
Did not stay for breakfast The front desk person watched my bags while I returned my rental car then offered a Lyft ride from there. Great customer service. Property is average
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Didn't do breakfast we did get coffee with that was good. The 2 bars was great we had a nice time
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Seekonk Providence Area
Clean room,
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around College Hill
Fox Point
Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Providence Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
Wayland
While visiting Wayland, you might make a stop by sights like Wayland Square and William G Braude Library.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.
Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Brown Stadium and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association are top sights worth seeing.
