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.
Sacramento Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Sacramento Convention Center during your trip to Sacramento. 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.
Downtown Commons
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Commons during your stay in Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Sacramento
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Sacramento Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Sacramento
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
"Great location for downtown shopping and entertainment, and just a block from Golden1 Center if you’re attending a concert or game. Very easy entry to the parking garage after checking in"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
"Concierge was a nightmare. Multiple car accidents in the brief time we where there caused by there staff."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
"Clean"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
"Very nice and safe place"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
"Most of the reviews here are before the place was gut renovated. Post renovation this is a good place to stay. I stayed for an amtrack layover and was more than satisfied!"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Governors Inn Hotel
"We had trouble with the WiFi signal in the first room we were given but the hotel gave us another room were the WiFi was good. The hotel is great but is in an area with quite a few homeless people but I did not feel unsafe at any time. The pool is quite small. We would stay there again as although ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Sacramento
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.
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.
North Natomas
If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Park Place Shopping Center and North Natomas Library are top sights worth seeing.
Old Sacramento
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Wells Fargo History Museum or Old Sacramento Waterfront might round out your trip.
Arden-Arcade
Arden-Arcade is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to American River Parkway or American River.
