South Elmwood Travel Guide
Providence
Visit South Elmwood
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence
Providence East Side Sights and Stories Guided Tour
Providence: Benefit Street History Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in South Elmwood
Omni Providence Hotel
"Staff was very accommodating when I needed a late checkout."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
"Very clean, good location for Newport. Easy check-in and checkout. Restaurant convenient and good for breakfast."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
"This place was over $300/night but it was like staying in a $60/night motel. The carpet throughout the hotel was filthy and also unvacuumed. The wallpaper was old and peeling. The room smelled awful, like dirty feet, likely because the carpet in the room was old and filthy. Also, the smoke detector ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Sonesta Select Newport Middletown
"Except for breakfast everything else was good"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
"Friendly staff, but has gotten a bit worn around the edges"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
"Courteous and helpful staff. Our room was on the small side in my opinion."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Elmwood
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.
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 Brown University Bookstore.
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.
