Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Providence
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterplace Park
After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Providence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Providence
Top hotels in Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
Central to everything. Clean room. Excellent Staff.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Aloft Providence Downtown
Our room was clean, valet and staff were nice.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Hotel is a lovely old hotel centrally located to lots of restaurants etc., Rooms beautiful and beds large and comfortable. Also pet friendly which was a plus. But the room was TOO HOT & even though thermostat there to adjust no adjustment made any difference. We finally had to figure out how to open ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
only one elevator working...small room....just all around poor
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
The place is really good and really nice rooms are really small elevator probably besides that everything is great
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
Homewood Suites is one of my favorite places to stay in Providence. Close to the universities and restaurants. There are always issues with noise in downtown Providence and they are one of the best at keeping it at a minimum.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 Brown University Bookstore.
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 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.
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.
