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.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
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
Omni is the only hotel that consistently provides me with exceptional customer service — from the valet parking and bag services to the front desk staff. I have absolutely no complaints and have stayed here every time I visit Providence, Rhode Island. Thank you, Omni, for always making my stay comfortable ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Warwick Providence Airport
I want to share my experience at the hotel: the room was very comfortable, large, and clean. The mattress was very comfortable, and the bed was superb. The photos are accurate. The breakfast was good, and the juice was always delicious. The dining room was clean and regularly cleaned. I was very ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Warwick-Airport
Clean
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Loved the property, it had a historic, cozy feel. Only things would suggest for the room is a reading light next to the chair and a full length mirror behind the door.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The attendant Kris was very helpful and pleasant
Reviewed on 26 Oct 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.
