Mill River Travel Guide

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A frozen river with a bridge, surrounded by bare trees and snow.
A spiral staircase with a dark interior and white handrails.
A two-story brick house with a balcony, white trim, and a decorative roof.

Stay near popular Mill River attractions

Wooster Square

8.8/10 (201 reviews)
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
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Activities

New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course

New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour

Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour

NZ$13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
New Haven's Ghost Walk

New Haven's Ghost Walk

NZ$44
per adult
New Haven's Ghost Walk
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Our pick of the best Mill River Hotel Deals

New Haven Hotel

New Haven Hotel

3.5 out of 5
229 George Street New Haven CT
The price is NZ$239 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$239
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,195 reviews)
"Easy check-in and helpful staff. Only there over night as family member in Yale Hospital. Paring easy as was check out. Needs more charging ports."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

New Haven Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Milford

Hilton Garden Inn Milford

3 out of 5
291 Old Gate Lane Milford CT
The price is NZ$249 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$249
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Room was clean. Staff was excellent. Breakfast was average, waiter was excellent. Parking was good. Bathroom needed to replace exhaust fan light and fix the swollen bathroom door."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Milford
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

2.5 out of 5
490 Saw Mill Rd West Haven CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$208 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$208
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,694 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpful staff"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
Motel 6 Milford, CT

Motel 6 Milford, CT

2 out of 5
111 Schoolhouse Road Milford CT
The price is NZ$131 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$131
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Milford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater ...
6.6/10 (1,011 reviews)
"The water pressure is good in the shower."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Motel 6 Milford, CT
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

4 out of 5
155 Temple St New Haven CT
The price is NZ$305 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$305
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,040 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay. The people were so friendly. The rooms were spotless. The on-site restaurant was absolutely phenomenal."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven

3 out of 5
400 Sargent Dr New Haven CT
The price is NZ$251 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$251
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
6/10 (1,287 reviews)
"Not very clean, barley swept and the bathroom has hair everywhere"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
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Our guide on where to stay in Mill River

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An ornate theater interior with a large organ, arched ceilings, and rows of seating.
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Downtown New Haven

If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, New Haven City Hall and Shubert Theater are top sights worth seeing.

A riverside walkway with a gazebo, a dock, and a boat.

Long Wharf

Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.

A large brick building with arched windows and domed towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway.

The Hill

When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Long Wharf Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A cityscape at sunset with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a river in the background.

East Rock

Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A green field, a hill with trees, and a blue sky with clouds.

West New Haven

While visiting West New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Yale Bowl and West Rock Ridge State Park.

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