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.

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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$173 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$173
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
The Capitol Hotel
The Goodwin Hotel

The Goodwin Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Haynes St Hartford CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$408 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$408
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 ...
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$302 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$302
22 Aug - 23 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, attentive staff, easy parking"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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$263 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$263
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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)
"The stay was excellent and the room was super nice"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 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$446 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$446
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 The Meadows Music Theatre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (785 reviews)
"The room was amazing as well as the staff that were warm and inviting"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Marriott Hartford Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG

2.5 out of 5
120 Laning St Southington CT
The price is NZ$186 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$186
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
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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 cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding greenery.

North Meadows

Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theatres. Make a stop by The Meadows Music Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.

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.

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.

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.

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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