Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide
Sacramento





Visit Downtown Sacramento
Popular places to visit

Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Sacramento Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Sacramento Convention Center during your trip to Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

California State Capitol
The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.

Sacramento Capitol Park
As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.

K Street Mall
During your trip to Sacramento, you can do some window-shopping at K Street Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Downtown Commons
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Commons during your stay in Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

City Cruises Sacramento: Historic River Cruise

Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Sacramento

City Cruises Sacramento: Rock the Yacht River Cruise

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

City Cruises Sacramento: Alive After 5 River Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Sacramento

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
The staff were all very friendly and do a great job at servicing their guests. I love the location its so convenient and walking distance to both the DOCO and Downtown Sacramento areas.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Room was ok. A bit dated. Huge gap under front door let cold air in. Great location. Loud with freeway noise and night trains. Good for the price.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Everything was good
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
Yes
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Governors Inn Hotel
Having Sacramento airport service. Breakfast was available. Room was quiet and cleam
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Rooms were comfortable, bad lighting.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento

Old Sacramento
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 California State Railroad Museum might round out your trip.

Boulevard Park
When in Boulevard Park, you can plan a visit to Golden 1 Center and Memorial Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Midtown Sacramento
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.

Central Sacramento
If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

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.

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 Raging Waters and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 48th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
