Downtown New Haven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown New Haven
Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Woolsey Hall
Get tickets for a show at Woolsey Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Our pick of the best Downtown New Haven Hotel Deals
New Haven Hotel
Convenient location for visiting Yale. The hotel lobby area is nice for spending time outside of room when travelling with a family oe friends.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Amazing staff! Darius’s at the front desk went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Blake Hotel
great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton New Haven
I always wanted to stay at this hotel and I was not disappointed. The rooms are beautifully refurbished and comfortable. The staff was super helpful. And the feeling in the lobby can't be beat. Loved it.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Study at Yale
Clean room, love bathroom, pleasant staff, coffee and NY Times in the morning: lovely.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Charming Studio| Near Yale| Downtown New Haven
Everything was great and just as charming as the photo indicated.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown New Haven
Wooster Square
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Long Wharf
Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
