Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
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.
Johnson and Wales University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Johnson and Wales University during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Rhode Island School of Design
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Waterplace Park
After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Activities
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
City Sights by Sea: Historic Narrated Boat Tours
Our pick of the best Downtown Providence Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
"Room was not cleaned until third day o stay. When I went down at 9 am and told person at front desk they picked up the phone and said they would send someone up right away. When I came back at 3 pm room still had not been cleaned. I asked cleaning person in the hall who said no one called to tell ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"Front desk staff was so lovely, she was always there! Most"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
"I was thrilled that they were able to take dogs.. which was fantastic but it was a $75 a night charge. They put us on the third floor facing the parking garage where parties happen at night and the street below was so incredibly noisy and echoed up into our room all night until about three or 4 AM ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
"Clean and central location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Providence
"For two days the elevator did not operate. I am 84 yoa and that meant climbing four floors. My room was on the fourth floor. I was simply told "the stairs are to the right of the elevator." The Breakfast was good, when available. It was not always available. Thank you for requesting my evaluation. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Aloft by Marriott Providence Downtown
"Fun place to stay when you have college aged kids."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Providence
You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.
