Downtown Hartford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
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.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
Learn about the local history of Hartford when you spend time at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hartford Hotel Deals
The Capitol Hotel
"Perfect spot to stay in Hartford right in front of the capital"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
"Between the toilet making horrific noises, the old woman that worked the bar Sunday should not be working there at all. Nice woman but she needs to not be working, waited over 20 mins for a drink. Which never received. . Woke up at 7am to the stench of cigarette smoke in my room which in itself absolutely ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Goodwin Hotel
"Hotel was way overpriced. We paid $300 for a $100 room. The bar and restaurant were closed. The complimentary breakfast was in parity to what you paid for."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
"Very straightforward place. Clean and fairly quiet hotel. However walls thin so could easily hear neighbors in their room. The front desk person did not seem interested in putting us in the best room possible. We were put in a room that did not match what we had purchased, but we were in too much ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
Marriott Hartford Downtown
"If you want to pay a lot of money and get very little in return, this is the hotel for you. This was the worst Marriott experience we’ve ever had. When we checked in, we had to get our own luggage cart and bring our bags to the room ourselves. The room was missing basic amenities — no water, no ice ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hartford
Clay-Arsenal
Clay-Arsenal might not have many top sights, but Dunkin' Donuts Park and Xfinity Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
South Green
While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
Sigourney Square Historic District
Though Sigourney Square Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum.
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.
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.
