Downtown Hartford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 large, ornate government building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

Bushnell Park

8.8/10 (207 reviews)
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
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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$253 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$253
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,403 reviews)
"Smelled. Thin walls."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

The Capitol Hotel
The Goodwin Hotel

The Goodwin Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Haynes St Hartford CT
The price is NZ$444 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$444
4 July - 5 July
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)
"Room was nice, only downside was the elevator was down. We had our wedding here and it was nice to be able to stay in the same location. Staff were great, very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 June 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$319 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$319
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
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$286 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$286
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Sometimes the air conditioning doesn't wanna work when I try to higher it up it goes back to the same number"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
Marriott Hartford Downtown

Marriott Hartford Downtown

4 out of 5
200 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT
The price is NZ$545 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$545
24 July - 25 July
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 Xfinity Theatre are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (772 reviews)
"The hallways could have been cleaner. Otherwise, it was good."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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$365 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$365
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (487 reviews)
"The room was clean, and mine in pa"

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

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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A building with a blue dome and a golden weather vane.
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Sheldon-Charter Oak

While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.

Northeast

While visiting Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Circus Fire Memorial and Keney Park.

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.

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