Downtown Providence Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rhode Island featuring a house
Rhode Island showing a house and a sunset
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard

Popular places to visit

Amica Mutual Pavilion

Amica Mutual Pavilion

Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Amica Mutual Pavilion
Providence Performing Arts Center which includes street scenes

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.

Providence Performing Arts Center
Rhode Island State Capitol Building

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 great live music and entertainment choices.

Rhode Island State Capitol Building
Waterplace Park

Waterplace Park

After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Waterplace Park
Biltmore Park

Biltmore Park

After visiting Biltmore Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Biltmore Park
Brown University

Brown University

Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Brown University

Activities

Power and Politics: The Struggle for the Soul of Providence Tour

Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour

NZ$51
per adult
Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence

Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence

NZ$51
per adult
Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

NZ$51
per adult
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Providence Hotel Deals

Omni Providence Hotel

Omni Providence Hotel

4 out of 5
1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$313 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$313
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,773 reviews)
"Everything was star quality. Definitely recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Omni Providence Hotel
Hotel Providence

Hotel Providence

4 out of 5
139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$331 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$331
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I stayed here alone when I came to visit my son who lives in Providence. This place is beautiful! It is a renovated historical Boston hotel. The room I had felt like a comfortable, cozy, well appointed bedroom not a hotel room. Staff was always at the front desk no matter the hour and was accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Providence
Neptune, an Ash Hotel

Neptune, an Ash Hotel

3.5 out of 5
122 Fountain Street, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$230 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$230
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great spot!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$351 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$351
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a brief stay and arrived fairly late at night after an exhausting day of driving. The valet parking was a bit chaotic as several of the people standing around didn’t offer any direction of where to pull up and such. Outside of the valet component, our stay was good. The room was as a good ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Aloft Providence Downtown

Aloft Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
191 DORRANCE STREET, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$354 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$354
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (682 reviews)
"Amazing and very clean room with city views. Friendly staff. The only drawback was having to use valet parking at $40 plus tax for one night (although the valets themselves were great). Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Aloft Providence Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Providence

Graduate by Hilton Providence

4 out of 5
11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$379 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$379
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Providence. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,288 reviews)
"As a family of four I can only sum our stay as AMAZING!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Graduate by Hilton Providence
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence

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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.

Fox Point
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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.

College Hill
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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.

Federal Hill
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Upper South Providence

When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence River and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper South Providence
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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.

Smith Hill
WaterFire Providence which includes a city and a river or creek

Valley

If you're spending some time in Valley, WaterFire Arts Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Library are top sights worth seeing.

Valley

Downtown Providence Travel Guide

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