Historic Hill Travel Guide

Newport

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
A two-story gray house with a red door, a brick chimney, and a small porch with a potted plant.
A stone wall with a window and a tree in the foreground.
A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.
A stone tower, a church with a tall spire, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Historic Hill attractions

A courtyard with a tennis court, a statue, and a building with a clock tower.
Photo by tom owens
Open Photo by tom owens

International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum

9.0/10 (252 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Newport. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
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Things to do

The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

฿1,632
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30 . Marble House 8/31 - 11/2

Historic Scenic Tour With Marble House Admission

฿1,476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Scenic Tour With Marble House Admission
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

฿820
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
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Top hotels in Historic Hill

Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is ฿11,296 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿11,296
฿14,626 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (55 reviews)
"Rooftop bar was closed because of a private event. $50 to park your car a day is ridiculous. Urban Destination fees should be included for the price of the room."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Hotel Viking
Mill Street Inn

Mill Street Inn

3 out of 5
75 Mill St Newport RI
The price is ฿8,323 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿8,323
฿9,538 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Mill Street Inn’s location is perfect if you’re in Newport without a car. It’s centrally located, an easy walk to transport, and just a few blocks from downtown. We enjoyed an afternoon drink on the rooftop deck after a long day seeing Newport. Shout out to Alex at the front desk. He was a great ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Mill Street Inn
Serenity Inn Newport

Serenity Inn Newport

3.5 out of 5
93 Pelham St Newport RI
The price is ฿11,116 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿11,116
฿12,672 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (695 reviews)
"Very central location, you could walk to all of the restaurants and shops. The breakfasts were great and the staff were very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Serenity Inn Newport
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
425 E Main Rd Middletown RI
The price is ฿4,446 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,446
฿5,068 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,243 reviews)
"Dated a bit but the staff was great and location was good."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is ฿6,506 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿6,506
฿9,005 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,553 reviews)
"It’s sad when the only positive thing you can say about a really expensive hotel is the hot water was plentiful. The rooms are dilapidated and in desperate need of renovation, WiFi was non existent. Yes, it is in a great location with a beautiful view, but there are plenty of other hotels in the ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

3.5 out of 5
28 Aquidneck Ave Middletown RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,173 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,173
฿5,135 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Middletown. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,555 reviews)
"The room was larger than expected. The only negative was thar we couldn't get the TV to work properly, and after letting the staff know, noone came to fix it."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
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Where to stay in Historic Hill

Find the best Historic Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A gated entrance with ornate ironwork and a sign reading "CHAMP SOLEIL".

Downtown Newport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

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 sign for Fort Adams, a National Historic Landmark, with crossed cannons and a clear blue sky in the background.

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park 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.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.
Photo by Tuyen Truong
Open Photo by Tuyen Truong

Top of the Hill

If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Ocean Drive Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

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