Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Providence
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Popular places to visit
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Providence Performing Arts Center
See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.
Rhode Island School of Design
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Johnson and Wales University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Johnson and Wales University during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Providence Adventure
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence
Top hotels in Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
The west wing room was clean, huge with windows on 2 walls. The bathroom was enormous. The staff were very nice and helpful as well and the location couldn’t be more convenient.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
The hotel is an old building (probably early 1900's?) that has been re-tooled to work with today's more modern needs. Having said that, I don't think it hit its intended goal. Expedia notes this as a 3.5 stars - I believe that represents the hotel amenity level. In reality, it is a 2 star hotel at ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Providence
Everything well maintained. Historical feel.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
The room was over 80 degrees and it smelled like cigarettes so bad it was difficult to breathe. The windows are very old and it took two people to even open them to get some air in the room. I understand it is an old building but its also listed as a luxury hotel
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Great hotel! Great location! Lots of history! B’fast was delicious!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Aloft Providence Downtown
The most helpful and friendly staff! I stayed for the Providence marathon and they helped in so many ways. Every staff member was kind and accommodating despite the popular travel times making it even more busy than usual
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
College Hill
You'll enjoy the churches and architecture in College Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Thayer Street or Avon Cinema.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence Children's Museum and Providence River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Columbus Theater and DePasquale Plaza while you're in town.
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.
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.
South Providence
You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.
