Downtown Hartford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A garden path with lavender and other plants, surrounded by modern buildings.
A pavilion with a red roof and a triangular peak, surrounded by green grass and trees.
An ornate theater interior with intricate ceiling designs and a stage.
A historic building with a curved entrance canopy, steps leading up to the doors, and American flags.
A large, ornate government building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

Stay near popular Downtown Hartford attractions

A multi-level atrium with a colorful carpet, glass railings, and a staircase.

Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

8.6/10 (61 reviews)
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
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Activities

Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

AU$14
per adult
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hartford Hotel Deals

The Capitol Hotel

The Capitol Hotel

3 out of 5
440 Asylum St Hartford CT
The price is AU$137 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$137
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
The Capitol Hotel
The Goodwin Hotel

The Goodwin Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Haynes St Hartford CT
The price is AU$336 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$336
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Goodwin Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

4 out of 5
315 Trumbull St Hartford CT
The price is AU$249 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$249
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Room had exposed pipes, door falling apart. Very basic room for high $$ on a Sunday night."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
370 Market Street Hartford CT
The price is AU$204 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$204
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"I LIKE MY ROOM"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
Marriott Hartford Downtown

Marriott Hartford Downtown

4 out of 5
200 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$433 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$433
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions PeoplesBank Arena and The Meadows Music Theatre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
"Missing hot tub and swimming pool was cold."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Marriott Hartford Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown

3.5 out of 5
942 Main St Hartford CT
The price is AU$271 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$271
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Hartford

Find the best Downtown Hartford areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding greenery.

North Meadows

Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theatres. Make a stop by The Meadows Music Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.

South Meadows

Coffee shops and seafood restaurants are just a few things travellers like about South Meadows. A stop by Connecticut River is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a historic tower, and a unique triangular structure.

Frog Hollow

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

A large, ornate wooden house with a distinctive roof and a covered porch.

Asylum Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.

Downtown Hartford Travel Guide

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