Downtown New Haven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown New Haven
Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Shubert Theater
Get tickets for a show at Shubert Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Activities
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown New Haven Hotel Deals
New Haven Hotel
Nice staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Blake Hotel
The hotel itself is beautiful, and everything was beyond clean. Staff was so welcoming and lovely.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton New Haven
Loved everything about the hotel - great location, quaint and cozy rooms, clean, friendly staff and lots of character!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Study at Yale
I would definitely stay here again. The only con is the overwhelming scent in the bar / restaurant that left us not being able to eat or drink there.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Very modern new clean facilities
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown New Haven
Wooster Square
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Grove Street Cemetery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
