Top of the Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.
A street lined with colorful historic buildings, parked cars, and a yellow fire escape.

Stay near popular Top of the Hill attractions

Newport Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Newport Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Newport. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
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Activities

Trolley Tour

Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

NZ$84
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)

NZ$87
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

NZ$73
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

NZ$44
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

NZ$108
per adult
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission
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Our pick of the best Top of the Hill Hotel Deals

The Attwater

The Attwater

3.5 out of 5
22 Liberty St Newport RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$519 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$519
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Attwater
Gilded

Gilded

3 out of 5
23 Brinley St. Newport RI
The price is NZ$428 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$428
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Gilded
Bellevue Manor

Bellevue Manor

3 out of 5
10 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is NZ$302 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$302
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews)
"Tho the building was built in 1835 the renovations made it modern while retaining the old world charm. We luckily got a first floor room as the stairs to the above floors were quite steep and no elevators available"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Bellevue Manor
Bellevue House

Bellevue House

3 out of 5
14 Catherine Street Newport RI
The price is NZ$341 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$341
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
"It has charm. Good breakfast. Sweet staff. Good coffee and homemade scones."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Bellevue House
Hydrangea House

Hydrangea House

3.5 out of 5
16 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is NZ$493 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$493
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Newport. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Thames Street and Cliff Walk are located ...
Hydrangea House
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
425 E Main Rd Middletown RI
The price is NZ$247 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$247
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,247 reviews)
"Great spot just outside of downtown Newport. Good restaurant on site. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
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Our guide on where to stay in Top of the Hill

Find the best Top of the Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A gated entrance with ornate ironwork and a sign reading "CHAMP SOLEIL".

Downtown Newport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A sign for Fort Adams, a National Historic Landmark, with crossed cannons and a clear blue sky in the background.

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

A grand classical building with ornate sculptures, large windows, and a prominent staircase leading to the entrance.
Photo by Michael Kercsmar
Open Photo by Michael Kercsmar

Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.

Top of the Hill Travel Guide

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