Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Providence
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Providence Performing Arts Center
See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.
Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Waterplace Park
After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Biltmore Park
After visiting Biltmore Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Brown University
Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
very friendly staff very helpful
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Room clean and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, good logo, nice vibe.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Aloft Providence Downtown
Fabulous clean room, great views of the city. Amazing bar in the lobby area / refuel station. Enjoyed the restaurants attached to the hotel. Valet was smooth, staff are kind and helpful. Would stay here time and time again. All around good vibes.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Providence
The staff was great. Especially liked Sebastian who helped check us in. Good secure feeling inside. Area outside the hotel on the street could be improved with added security.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Residence Inn Providence Downtown
Great staff, location and restaurant
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
It was pleasant.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
College Hill
You'll enjoy the churches and architecture in College Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Thayer Street or Avon Cinema.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence River and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.
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.
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.
Valley
If you're spending some time in Valley, WaterFire Arts Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Library are top sights worth seeing.
