Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large, white neoclassical building with a central dome, surrounded by trees and well-maintained gardens.
A historic building with ornate architecture, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by trees.
A modern building with a curved facade and large windows, labeled "Crocker."
A sign for the Crocker Art Museum with an entrance at the Teel Family Pavilion.

Stay near popular Downtown Sacramento attractions

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Golden 1 Center

8.4/10 (2,456 reviews)
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Activities

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

NZ$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

NZ$40
per adult
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

NZ$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

NZ$54
per adult
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours
Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour

Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour

NZ$77
per adult
Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour
Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour

Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour

NZ$194
per adult
Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Sacramento Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$312 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$312
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,144 reviews)
"It’s clean, nice rooms and super comfy beds"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
210 Richards Blvd Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$217 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$217
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,164 reviews)
"Located in one of worst areas in Sacramento. Homeless tent camps less than a block away. I felt very uncomfortable leaving a hotel property."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Governors Inn Hotel
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$274 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$274
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,735 reviews)
"Great stay and staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

4 out of 5
1122 7th Street Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$365 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$365
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,125 reviews)
"Check in was very easy and staff was wonderful. The room we had was very old school fashion/Hollywood. It was really beautiful. We even went to the bar upstairs my sister and I had gotten several appetizers to share everything we had gotten was yummy. I would go back again."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
500 J Street Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$408 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$408
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,547 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice and well maintained. Staff were all very helpful & courteous. Beds were comfortable and room was quiet. The only thing that could have been better is to have a heated pool."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
926 J Street Sacramento CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$330 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$330
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
"The room was clean the staff friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a great start to my day, thank you. My nightcap in the bar was the perfect end to my day."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Sacramento

Find the best Downtown Sacramento areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Sacramento
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Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

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Midtown Sacramento

Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.

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North Natomas

If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Park Place Shopping Center and North Natomas Library are top sights worth seeing.

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Old Sacramento

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Old Sacramento Waterfront or California State Railroad Museum might round out your trip.

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Arden-Arcade

Arden-Arcade is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to American River Parkway or American River.

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