West End Travel Guide
Providence
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.
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.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in West End
Michie Hostel
Nice arrangement, very affordable, nice people!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Omni Providence Hotel
Having to pay for WiFi in this day and age is a bit of a Netscape /pets.com era policy and Omni could be a little more better about that. And the 187 times I signed up for the “free for members” WiFi was useless since it never worked
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
As advertised, comfortable bed, kind staff, would stay again!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Easy parking
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
Comfy beds, later than normal check out which is great, however they slap you with a parking fee they don’t tell you about. Prices of the snack and waters are outrageous. Older ac units in room pretty noisy.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield
The staff were very accommodating with me after I got injured prior to my stay, giving me an accessible room at no additional expense.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center and Providence Bruins are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence River and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Valley
If you're spending some time in Valley, WaterFire Arts Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Library are top sights worth seeing.
