Downtown Providence Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rhode Island featuring a house
Rhode Island showing a house and a sunset
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard
Photo provided by Providence Warwick Convention & Bureau/Nicholas Millard

Popular places to visit

Amica Mutual Pavilion

Amica Mutual Pavilion

Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Amica Mutual Pavilion
Providence Performing Arts Center which includes street scenes

Providence Performing Arts Center

See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.

Providence Performing Arts Center
Rhode Island State Capitol Building

Rhode Island State Capitol Building

After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Rhode Island State Capitol Building
Waterplace Park

Waterplace Park

After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Waterplace Park
Biltmore Park

Biltmore Park

After visiting Biltmore Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Biltmore Park
Brown University

Brown University

Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Brown University

Activities

Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence

Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence

AU$46
per adult
Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

AU$46
per adult
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Power and Politics: The Struggle for the Soul of Providence Tour

Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour

AU$46
per adult
Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Providence Hotel Deals

Omni Providence Hotel

Omni Providence Hotel

4 out of 5
1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI
The price is AU$279 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$279
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,819 reviews)
"Probably the best place we have stayed so far in Providence and we have been in many of the hotels there. The stay was great (hotel, bar and restaurant) except for the area around the hotel- a little sketchy. Lots of police sirens and loud cars late into night and early am. Was nervous walking to ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Omni Providence Hotel
Neptune, an Ash Hotel

Neptune, an Ash Hotel

3.5 out of 5
122 Fountain Street, Providence, RI
The price is AU$205 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$205
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"There is only public paid parking & it’s very expensive. The describe says limited onsite parking but there isn’t any! There’s no coffee maker in the room."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Hotel Providence

Hotel Providence

4 out of 5
139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI
The price is AU$272 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$272
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Providence
Aloft Providence Downtown

Aloft Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
191 DORRANCE STREET, Providence, RI
The price is AU$300 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$300
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (685 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Aloft Providence Downtown
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI
The price is AU$314 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$314
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"This elegant transformation of a former Masonic temple was a real surprise since the photos on Expedia looked as if taken at a Holiday Inn. While the rooms are understated, they are just the right size, and everything seemed new and of good quality. (The bathroom hardware is especially beautiful.) ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Residence Inn Providence Downtown

Residence Inn Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
100 Sabin Street, Providence, RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$307 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$307
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (737 reviews)
"It was comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Residence Inn Providence Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence

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Fox Point

Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Providence Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

Fox Point
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College Hill

You'll enjoy the churches and architecture in College Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Thayer Street or Brown University Bookstore.

College Hill
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Federal Hill

Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.

Federal Hill
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Upper South Providence

When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence River and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper South Providence
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Smith Hill

Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.

Smith Hill
WaterFire Providence which includes a city and a river or creek

Valley

If you're spending some time in Valley, WaterFire Arts Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Library are top sights worth seeing.

Valley

Downtown Providence Travel Guide

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