South End Travel Guide
Hartford
Visit South End
Popular places to visit
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Cedar Hill Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Hartford. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Top hotels in South End
The Capitol Hotel
"Nothing"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"Room was not as advertised. Pictures dont match at all. Was supposed to be a king size bed, was a full size bed. Floor was sticky in multiple spots & the inside of fridge was dirty. Ended up driving 2 hours home after a concert & didnt stay the night the room was so gross."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
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Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"The good—the hotel shuttle picked us up from the airport at 2:30 AM!! The person at the front desk was nice, even at that hour, which when your flight has been delayed over and over is worth a lot. The morning staff when we had to leave 4 hours later was also nice. The bad—it’s an old, 2-star type ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
"Cons: Sketchy neighborhood. Sketchy people drinking in the parking lot at 3pm on a Tuesday. Poor breakfast. Dimly lit hallways. Pros: Room was reasonable, but nothing special. Good water pressure."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Enfield, CT - Hartford
"it was fine for a one night stay"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South End
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Dunkin' Donuts Park or Hartford Downtown Farmers Market while you're exploring the area.
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.
Frog Hollow
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.
