Downtown Hartford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Bushnell Park featuring a garden

Popular places to visit

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Bushnell Park

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.

Bushnell Park
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Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

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.

Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
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Connecticut Science Center

Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.

Connecticut Science Center
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Connecticut State Capital

After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Connecticut State Capital
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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
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Mark Twain House & Museum

Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.

Mark Twain House & Museum

Our pick of the best Downtown Hartford Hotel Deals

The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT
The price is NZ$229 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$229
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (759 reviews)
"The hotel itself is nice and clean and a great deal for the money. Unfortunately, they outsourced the parking to a third party that charges - over a website - an exorbitant price for very poor, garbage littered and unsupervised parking spots. I checked in at 10pm and left at 8am the next morning ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Goodwin Hotel
The Goodwin Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1 Haynes St, Hartford, CT
The price is NZ$367 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$367
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place for a trip to Connecticut."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

The Goodwin Hotel
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
370 Market Street, Hartford, CT
The price is NZ$246 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
NZ$246
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (587 reviews)
"We stayed at this hotel on two separate occasions in the past week. The room was excellent both times. Everything we needed, and very clean. Check in/out was a bit longer than I would have liked both times, but OK. The location is very convenient for those passing through Hartford. A very short distance ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown, an IHG Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
4 out of 5
315 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT
The price is NZ$299 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
NZ$299
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (983 reviews)
"Hotel was very nice and well kept when I was staying there. Staff was very nice and attentive when multiple people were lined up. They offered us cookies and my son a little rubber ducky. Room was immaculate when we arrived. Pool and fitness area was a very big plus!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
Marriott Hartford Downtown
Marriott Hartford Downtown
4 out of 5
200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
The price is NZ$501 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
NZ$501
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (660 reviews)
"The staff was really amazing. Bravo front desk and valet. and the bed & pillows were super comfy"

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2024

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$340 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$340
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the spacious rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (388 reviews)
"A bit run down hotel but nice staff and good area"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hartford

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Clay-Arsenal

Clay-Arsenal might not have many top sights, but Dunkin' Donuts Park and Xfinity Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Clay-Arsenal
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Sheldon-Charter Oak

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

Sheldon-Charter Oak
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South Green

While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.

South Green
Mark Twain House showing signage

Asylum Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Mark Twain House & Museum or Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Asylum Hill
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Frog Hollow

While visiting Frog Hollow, you might make a stop by sights like Pope Park and Connecticut State Library.

Frog Hollow
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Upper Albany

Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Cathedral of St. Joseph are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Upper Albany

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