College Hill Travel Guide
Providence
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Popular places to visit

Brown University
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Thayer Street
During your visit to Providence, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Thayer Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and art scene.

Benefit Street
Learn about the local history of Providence when you spend time at Benefit Street. Make time to visit the churches and shops while you're in the area.

Prospect Terrace Park
After visiting Prospect Terrace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this family-friendly area.

Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.

Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do

Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour

Downcity Providence Food Tour
Top hotels in College Hill

The Underwood-Hale House
We really enjoyed our stay. We were visiting Providence to tour Brown and RISD and we were able to easily walk to both. The property itself was beautiful as was our room/apartment we stayed in. We appreciated having a dining space as well as a kitchen to enjoy some meals in. It was very easy to find ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Omni Providence Hotel
Clean room and bathroom. Easy check in and pleasant staff. Attached convention center parking is convenient
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Colonial Inn Seekonk
Staff were very friendly upon arrival. Happy to stay here .
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Warwick Providence Airport
Nice place
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Warwick-Airport
The manager at the front was so nice and welcoming
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The hotel was nice. Staff was friendly. The room was clean. It was in a good location to get to the city within a quick drive. I didn’t love that parking was across the street and you had to pay $10 a day for it.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around College Hill

Fox Point
Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Providence Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.

Wayland
While visiting Wayland, you might make a stop by sights like Wayland Square and William G Braude Library.

Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.

Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.

Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Brown Stadium and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association are top sights worth seeing.