Downtown Hartford Travel Guide

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A garden path with lavender and other plants, surrounded by modern buildings.
A pavilion with a red roof and a triangular peak, surrounded by green grass and trees.
An ornate theater interior with intricate ceiling designs and a stage.
A historic building with a curved entrance canopy, steps leading up to the doors, and American flags.
A large, ornate government building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

Stay near popular Downtown Hartford attractions

A multi-level atrium with a colorful carpet, glass railings, and a staircase.

Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

8.6/10 (61 reviews)
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
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Activities

Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

NZ$17
per adult
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hartford Hotel Deals

The Capitol Hotel

The Capitol Hotel

3 out of 5
440 Asylum St Hartford CT
The price is NZ$218 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$218
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,555 reviews)
"Great location for concerts"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Capitol Hotel
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
370 Market Street Hartford CT
The price is NZ$267 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$267
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice to have a kitchenette. Room wasn’t ready even though we checked in at 5:30 pm. Forgot a disposable razor so asked for one at the front desk but they referred me to a neighboring gas station. Room had a strange smell. It was otherwise clean."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
The Goodwin Hotel

The Goodwin Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Haynes St Hartford CT
The price is NZ$447 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$447
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very fashionable hotel in a good location. The mattresses and the pillows were not great. The refrigerator didn’t work. We asked for hangers and did not receive them. The Bell staff and valet staff were excellent. Breakfast buffet was OK. There is a bar on site with minimal food options. No true ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

The Goodwin Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

4 out of 5
315 Trumbull St Hartford CT
The price is NZ$355 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$355
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room but it feels old even after the renovation"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
Marriott Hartford Downtown

Marriott Hartford Downtown

4 out of 5
200 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$835 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$835
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions PeoplesBank Arena and Connecticut Science Center ...
Marriott Hartford Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown

3.5 out of 5
942 Main St Hartford CT
The price is NZ$424 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$424
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Hartford

Find the best Downtown Hartford areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Hartford
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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a historic tower, and a unique triangular structure.

Frog Hollow

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

South Meadows

Coffee shops and seafood restaurants are just a few things travellers like about South Meadows. A stop by Connecticut River is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Barry Square

While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.

A large, ornate wooden house with a distinctive roof and a covered porch.

Asylum Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.

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