Downtown Cincinnati Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Fountain Square

Popular places to visit

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Paycor Stadium

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Paycor Stadium during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Paycor Stadium
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Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati

Catch an event at Great American Ball Park during your trip to Cincinnati. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a baseball game.

Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
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Fountain Square

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Attend a rally or art exhibit in this busy piazza marked by a gorgeous bronze fountain from the 19th century.

Fountain Square
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Smale Riverfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Smale Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Cincinnati. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Smale Riverfront Park
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Cincinnati Music Hall

This 19th-century music venue offers opera, ballet and orchestra performances as well as spooky ghost tours.

Cincinnati Music Hall
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Underground Railroad Freedom Center during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Activities

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Sunday Brunch at Findlay Market Tour

AU$119
Per adult
Sunday Brunch at Findlay Market Tour
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Cincinnati City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Wacky Walks

AU$15
Per adult
Cincinnati City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Wacky Walks
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Cincinnati by 3Quest Challenge

AU$15
Per adult
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Cincinnati by 3Quest Challenge
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Cincinnati Bar Hunt: Cin-sational Cincinnati Bar Crawl

AU$19
Per adult
Cincinnati Bar Hunt: Cin-sational Cincinnati Bar Crawl
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Ultimate Queen City is Haunted Tour

AU$44
Per adult
Ultimate Queen City is Haunted Tour
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Best of Cincinnati Tour with River Cruise

AU$361
Per adult
Best of Cincinnati Tour with River Cruise
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Our pick of the best Downtown Cincinnati Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown
2.5 out of 5
617 Vine Street, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$279 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$279
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cincinnati. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great experience! First time to Cincinnati!"

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
4 out of 5
151 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH
Fully refundable
The price is AU$324 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$324
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cincinnati. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,122 reviews)
"Pillows were flat. My neck killed me the entire next day. Other than that, it was a really awesome stay."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
4 out of 5
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$305 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$305
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Cincinnati. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful, needs refreshing
"The facility is pretty amazing if you like retro buildings. If (and that’s a big if) they invested a few dollars in the ac systems in the rooms, the plumbing and refreshed the deco look (maybe better lighting?) it would really be incredible. The gym, privately owned but free to guests, was the best ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
The Westin Cincinnati
The Westin Cincinnati
4 out of 5
21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$321 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$321
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cincinnati. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"We had a great time here!"

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

The Westin Cincinnati
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
4.5 out of 5
609 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH
Fully refundable
The price is AU$358 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$358
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cincinnati. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Not too shabby overall
"Museum and service was great! The fact there was not a small convenient section to buy snacks, water, meds was very inconvenient. Staying for the flying pig weekend. There were zero options for a quick grab and go. Bathrooms has a funky smell. Think it’s from the cleaning products. But service was ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks
AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks
3.5 out of 5
135 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$355 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$355
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cincinnati. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (969 reviews)
"We were here for a Reds game, we live about 40miles away but decided to make a weekend of it. Had a great time this is our first time staying here. The price is higher than the other hotels in the area. And you're not getting anything more than you can get from the surrounding hotels. It is a slight ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cincinnati

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Cincinnati Central Business District

If you're spending time in Cincinnati Central Business District, check out sights like Great American Ball Park or Paycor Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 247 Telemarketing Tram Stop or Fountain Square Tram Stop.

Cincinnati Central Business District
Washington Park

Over-the-Rhine

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati Music Hall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Liberty & Race Tram Stop or 12th & Vine Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Over-the-Rhine
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Licking Riverside

You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Licking Riverside. You might want to make time for a stop at Carneal House or Statue of James Brawley.

Licking Riverside
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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like TQL Stadium and West End.

West End
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal which includes interior views

Queensgate

If you're spending some time in Queensgate, Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Queensgate
Krohn Conservatory which includes a park and autumn leaves

Mount Adams

Mount Adams is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eden Park and Cincinnati Art Museum.

Mount Adams

Downtown Cincinnati Travel Guide

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