Downtown New Haven Travel Guide
New Haven
Visit Downtown New Haven
Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Woolsey Hall
Get tickets for a show at Woolsey Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown New Haven
New Haven Hotel
Person at desk was very friendly, room was spotless and bed was very comfortable!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Excellent
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Blake Hotel
Staff is always so friendly. Especially with the snow, they made sure our car was dusted off and the sidewalks were all clear and salted. Everyone went above and beyond, as always.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton New Haven
Great staff, convenient central location, and tasteful retro-collegiate decor in a renovated historic building.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Study at Yale
Great museums within walking distance. Manager Peggy runs the place really well - staff were super friendly - particularly Raeesa, Katie and Kwan. Coffee service in the morning, newspapers (WSJ, FT, NYT), valer service, gym were all great!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Clean room and front desk staff were very responsive to every need!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown New Haven
Wooster Square
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
