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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

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 great live music 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$50
per adult
Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
Rhode Island in a Day

Rhode Island in a Day

NZ$208
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rhode Island in a Day
Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence

Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence

NZ$50
per adult
Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence
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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
The price is NZ$303 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$303
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (2,622 reviews)
"This is our new stay to place while in Providence - easy access from and to all the major Hwys, connected to a shopping mall, and staff are very friendly, and walking distance to a lot of great restaurants downtown - this year we upgraded to a studio suite and we enjoyed it so much - spacious, clean, ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Omni Providence Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Providence

Graduate by Hilton Providence

4 out of 5
11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$368 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$368
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,341 reviews)
"Cute decor and architecture. Very poor lighting in room and bathroom, as well as low water pressure. The gym was decently equipped."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Graduate by Hilton Providence
Aloft Providence Downtown

Aloft Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
191 DORRANCE STREET, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$291 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$291
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (630 reviews)
"Close to RISD"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Aloft Providence Downtown
Neptune, an Ash Hotel

Neptune, an Ash Hotel

3.5 out of 5
122 Fountain Street, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$240 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$240
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The staff was lovely, however we noticed the room was dusty, below the bed did not get cleaned, corners were full of dust. It was obvious because they had so much painted in dark grey and black where the white dust was noticable. Also, the toilet did not flush correctly so we felt like the room smelled ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Hotel Providence

Hotel Providence

4 out of 5
139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$328 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$328
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Wonderful boutique hotel. Many originals antique furnishings and paintings throughout hotel. Room was nice size with modern bathrooms and deco style room furnishings. Decent fitness room in basement enough for full workout. Nice breakfast bar included and coffee/tea setup in lobby throughout day. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Hotel Providence
Hilton Providence

Hilton Providence

3.5 out of 5
21 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI
The price is NZ$259 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$259
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Providence. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Property is in a convenient area of downtown Providence. Walkable to area resturants and close to nearby expressways"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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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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