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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 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 entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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
"Hotel is in good location. Room was clean."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"Excellent staff, easy parking and check in process. Clean bed and shower, quaint room had a unique old fashioned feel. Great location. We parked once for the weekend, walked to dinner, a show and back for the evening, then checked out and hopped on the bike path. Convenient, good price."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
"The hotel was a classic! Beautiful decor and classic detail! Staff was friendly and the room was quiet and comfortable."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
"Clean and central location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Residence Inn Providence Downtown
"Nice location and lots of choices for breakfast. Front desk was also pleasant."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Providence
"I appreciated the light breakfast provided."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
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.
