Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide
Sacramento
Visit Downtown Sacramento
Popular places to visit
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
California State Capitol
The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.
Sacramento Capitol Park
As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.
K Street Mall
During your trip to Sacramento, you can do some window-shopping at K Street Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Wonderful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and religious artworks feature in this towering Roman Catholic house of worship in the heart of Sacramento.
Crocker Art Museum
Once the mansion of a wealthy state judge, Crocker Art Museum is now one of the most important collections of art in California.
Things to do
City Cruises Sacramento: Historic River Cruise
City Cruises Sacramento: Rock the Yacht River Cruise
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Sacramento
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley
Top hotels in Downtown Sacramento
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Early check-in. Spacious room. Good view of State Capitol. Friendly helpful staff. Beautiful ball room. Great lobby bar.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
The room was spotless, I Arrived in Sacramento on 1/17/2026 around 1 am and we checked in at Quality Inn and it was the worse experience ever, we immediately checked out and went to vagabond Inn and the guy that worked in the front was AWESOME, I mean he took AWESOME to a whole new level because ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
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Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Very clean throughout and Shelley the server in the Cypress Grill was fabulous. She was kind, courteous and efficient.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
The staff was amazing, the room was clean and surprisingly quiet for being in downtown.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Governors Inn Hotel
Jennifer at the front desk was extremely courteous and helpful. She made it fast and easy during check in. Room was clean. Staff was accommodating and helpful. We enjoyed the amenities from the hot tub to refreshments and breakfast was delicious. Definitely will return if in the area
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento
Old Sacramento
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Old Sacramento Waterfront or California State Railroad Museum might round out your trip.
Midtown Sacramento
Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.
Central Sacramento
If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
Land Park
If you're spending time in Land Park, check out sights like Fairytale Town or Sacramento Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 4th Ave-Wayne Hultgren Station or Broadway Station.
Curtis Park
While Curtis Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like California Highway Patrol Headquarters and Fairytale Town.
East Sacramento
When in East Sacramento and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Cal Expo Race Track and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 48th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
