Downtown Newport Travel Guide

Newport

A large suspension bridge over a body of water with sailboats.
A marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings in the background.
A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a white building with a balcony.
A beach with a marina filled with sailboats.
A boat with a covered deck at a marina with other boats and buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Newport attractions

A busy street lined with colorful buildings, including a jewelry store and a bike rental shop.

Thames Street

9.4/10 (1,918 reviews)
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
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Things to do

The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)

฿1,661
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
Rose Island Lighthouse is a crowd favorite.

Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

฿1,402
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

฿835
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30 . Marble House 8/31 - 11/2

Historic Scenic Tour With Marble House Admission

฿1,502
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Scenic Tour With Marble House Admission
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

฿1,502
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

฿567
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Newport

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is ฿5,139 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿5,139
฿7,411 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,590 reviews)
"A wonderful staff that went out of their way and changed our room after I booked the wrong room!"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is ฿7,666 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,666
฿10,522 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (86 reviews)
"Room was comfy, gigantic tv, had safe inside closet nice to lock stuff up, very updated and clean bathroom. Excellent bar and breakfast. Sat out by the high fire pit at night in rocking chairs. Very close to water front and stores not even 10 min walk. Had valet parking versus trying to park on the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Hotel Viking
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
25 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,057 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿7,057
฿9,632 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is ฿6,047 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿6,047
฿6,945 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,136 reviews)
"Parking was not included but I loved the property!"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Hammetts Hotel
Mill Street Inn

Mill Street Inn

3 out of 5
75 Mill St Newport RI
The price is ฿5,368 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,368
฿6,171 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"The location, room, amenities and staff were incredible. I was very impressed with the quality of the breakfast!"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Mill Street Inn
Newport Bay Club and Hotel

Newport Bay Club and Hotel

2.5 out of 5
337 Thames St Newport RI
The price is ฿6,112 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿6,112
฿7,019 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Newport Bay Club and Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rocky shoreline with a bridge in the background.

The Point

You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in The Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Ferry Terminal or Newport Harbour.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset sky.

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

A grand classical building with ornate sculptures, large windows, and a prominent staircase leading to the entrance.
Photo by Michael Kercsmar
Open Photo by Michael Kercsmar

Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.

Downtown Newport Travel Guide