Hartford Travel Guide
Providence
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.
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.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Rhode Island School of Design
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Providence Adventure
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence
Top hotels in Hartford
Omni Providence Hotel
Having to pay for WiFi in this day and age is a bit of a Netscape /pets.com era policy and Omni could be a little more better about that. And the 187 times I signed up for the “free for members” WiFi was useless since it never worked
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A below average property. Busted things in my room, such as the safe and the shower surround. It is disappointing when you spend hard earned money and expect nice surroundings with the Hilton brand. A cheap property owner.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Yes, breakfast was replenished frequently due to large population of sports participants. Our room on 4th floor was quiet.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
Comfy beds, later than normal check out which is great, however they slap you with a parking fee they don’t tell you about. Prices of the snack and waters are outrageous. Older ac units in room pretty noisy.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
This hotel was a cute idea but the property felt like it was way past its prime even for a boutique hotel. The room was bare bones: no closet, no full-length mirror, no amenities like a fridge or coffee maker or minibar, no safe, rug was threadbare. Bathroom was so tiny it was actively hard to shower ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Colonial Inn Seekonk
Very clean, staff were fun to talk to. This is a modest motel style stay. Parking right at door and it was 15 min to downtown Providence.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hartford
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.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Long Live Beer Works and Knight Memorial Library.
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.
Elmhurst
While visiting Elmhurst, you might make a stop by sights like Schneider Arena and Phillips Memorial 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.
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Providence Bruins and Roger Williams Park Carousel Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
