Downtown Providence Travel Guide

Providence

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Stay near popular Downtown Providence attractions

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Rhode Island Convention Center

8.6/10 (368 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Rhode Island Convention Center during your trip to Providence. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
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Things to do

Providence: Ghosts, Phantoms and Poltergeists Walking Tour

Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence

฿801
per adult
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Providence East Side Sights and Stories Guided Tour

Providence East Side Sights and Stories Guided Tour

฿1,335
per adult
Providence East Side Sights and Stories Guided Tour
Becoming Providence: Mural and Gallery Tour

Becoming Providence: Mural and Gallery Tour

฿1,002
per adult
Becoming Providence: Mural and Gallery Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

฿1,002
per adult
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence

Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence

฿868
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence

Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence

฿1,002
per adult
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence
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Top hotels in Downtown Providence

Omni Providence Hotel

Omni Providence Hotel

4 out of 5
1 W Exchange St Providence RI
The price is ฿4,996 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,996
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Omni Providence Hotel
Hotel Providence

Hotel Providence

4 out of 5
139 Mathewson Street Providence RI
The price is ฿4,429 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿4,429
per night
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great experience, we'll return"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Hotel Providence
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Avenue of the Arts Providence RI
The price is ฿4,852 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,852
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Providence

Graduate by Hilton Providence

4 out of 5
11 Dorrance St Providence RI
The price is ฿5,138 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,138
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Downtown Convention Center

Hilton Garden Inn Providence Downtown Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
21 Atwells Ave Providence RI
The price is ฿4,404 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
฿4,404
per night
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Providence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Downtown Convention Center
Aloft by Marriott Providence Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
191 DORRANCE STREET Providence RI
The price is ฿5,442 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,442
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Providence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Aloft by Marriott Providence Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Providence

Find the best Downtown Providence areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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Photo by Ed St Germain
Open Photo by Ed St Germain

Fox Point

Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Benefit Street while you're exploring the area.

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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Long Live Beer Works and Knight Memorial Library.

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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.

Downtown Providence Travel Guide