Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide

Sacramento

Greater Sacremento
Greater Sacremento
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park showing a park, a house and a city
California State Capitol featuring an administrative building, a city and heritage architecture
Crocker Art Museum showing modern architecture and art

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Sacramento

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St Sacramento CA
The price is ฿4,023 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
฿4,023
฿4,692 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
Nice, clean, perfect distance from golden one center.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
210 Richards Blvd Sacramento CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,095 reviews)
Yes, shops nearby. Did not use the gym

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Governors Inn Hotel
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town

2.5 out of 5
909 3rd St Sacramento CA
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Golden 1 Center and Discovery Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,027 reviews)
dirty sheets with black hairs in the bed, only 2 lights worked, tv did not work and the staff said none of them worked, he lied to me, black feet or socks when you walk around form dirty floor, shower and sink did NOT drain - disgusting for the shower. shower had gunk and hairs in it. towels smelt ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
500 J Street Sacramento CA
The price is ฿6,018 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿6,018
฿7,943 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,461 reviews)
I booked this property specifically so the kids could play in the pool but the pool was (unknowingly) out of service for our stay. Location is 10/10 and ambiance is 8/10.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

4 out of 5
1122 7th Street Sacramento CA
The price is ฿5,290 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
฿5,290
฿6,160 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Breakfast is delicious. Valet is incredible. Walking distance to everything. Will be staying again.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
926 J Street Sacramento CA
The price is ฿5,388 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
฿5,388
฿6,285 total
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
Immaculate property

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento

Old Sacramento which includes heritage architecture and signage

Old Sacramento

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Old Sacramento Waterfront or Sacramento History Museum might round out your trip.

Old Sacramento
State Indian Museum showing interior views and heritage elements

Midtown Sacramento

4/5(1 area review)

Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.

Midtown Sacramento
Tower bridge is located in downtown Sacramento next to old town Sacramento. #golden

Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Memorial Auditorium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

Central Sacramento
Small zoo but most of the animals are pretty close. And there's Giraffe feeding!
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Land Park

If you're spending time in Land Park, check out sights like Fairytale Town or Sacramento Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 4th Ave-Wayne Hultgren Station or Broadway Station.

Land Park
Soy milk ramen bowl pictured.
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Curtis Park

While Curtis Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like California Highway Patrol Headquarters and Fairytale Town.

Curtis Park
Glowing in the sun arched truss car and pedestrian golden bridge in old Sacramento

East Sacramento

When in East Sacramento and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Cal Expo Race Track and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 48th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

East Sacramento


Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide