Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Providence
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence
Providence: Benefit Street History Guided Walking Tour
City Sights by Sea: Historic Narrated Boat Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
"Great hotel. Buffet breakfast in Fleur was meh."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"We booked this hotel because our previous stay had been great. This time, however, we were assigned a room that simply should not be a hotel room. It should be storage. It was/is stationed directly above the Boombox Bar (actual name). It was impossible to sleep in the room until the bar closed at ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
"Loved the room. The beds were comfortable and everyone slept great! The bathroom was clean and everything worked great. The bathroom is very dated and not visually appealing. I’ve stayed in a couple other graduate hotels and the bathrooms were much better. These need updating. But everything else ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
"Clean and central location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Residence Inn Providence Downtown
"Everything from check-in and staff, to the large, clean, newly updated room was amazing! Even the valet was great, pricing is a little high at $42, but I guess for a downtown location that’s pretty standard. The only thing I would change is that they only serve breakfast until 9:30 AM, which I thought ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Hotel Providence
"I appreciated the light breakfast provided."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in 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 Brown University Bookstore.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater 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.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
