Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Providence Performing Arts Center
See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.
Johnson and Wales University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Johnson and Wales University during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Rhode Island School of Design
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Activities
Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Providence Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
For an Omni hotel, I was surprised how outdated my room was. The bathroom really needed to be renovated. It was nothing special, but very convenient for meetings at the RI Convention Center. The Convention Center was nice. Also, Fleming’s at the Omni and the coffee shop on the 2nd floor were ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Nice atmosphere.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Providence
Beautiful hotel right in the heart of Downtown Providence. We had no vehicle and can't speak to valet services, but a valet was always present in the lobby, ready to assist, and it was very easy to arrange Ubers. Lots of wonderful venues within easy walking distance, too. Staff were professional, ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
The room was over 80 degrees and it smelled like cigarettes so bad it was difficult to breathe. The windows are very old and it took two people to even open them to get some air in the room. I understand it is an old building but its also listed as a luxury hotel
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Nice bar venue, good staff.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Aloft Providence Downtown
Everything was spotless. Everyone was excellent!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
College Hill
You'll enjoy the churches and architecture in College Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Thayer Street or Brown University Bookstore.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to The Wilbury Theatre Group and Providence River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.
Fox Point
Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Providence Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.
South Providence
You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.
