West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Activities
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Michie Hostel
Great management from Stefano help me out from my last stay
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Omni Providence Hotel
Room smelled like damp carpet. Bathroom sink had no plug.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
The staff were friendly and absolutely wonderful specifically the front desk. They handled all of our needs quickly and efficiently. The hotel had a great hot tub and was really well kept. The breakfast buffet was a subpar but we enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
The rooms seriously need a fridge and a micro wave, I feel so uncomfortable giving my food items to the staff to put in their general fridge downstairs. Also the cleaners don't clean the rooms always and when they do, they will just take out only the trash and that's it. They wouldn't arrange the ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
The staff at the desk was so nice especially the blonde with glasses and short hair.. she was so friendly. Room smelled like dirty cheesy feet. Couldn’t find a blow dryer, and the bathroom door didn’t lock. It wasn’t worth the money imo but it was last minute booking. All n all it wasn’t bad.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Colonial Inn Seekonk
The hotel was fine. It was clean and check in was seamless. This is an affordable and convenient option to spending a lot of money to stay in Providence. It was worth the10 minute drive to save money. Beware, this facility is old school. There is no keycard to get in to the rooms. You get an old ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center and Betsey Williams Cottage are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence Children's Museum and Providence River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Lower South Providence
While visiting Lower South Providence, you might make a stop by sights like Big Blue Bug and South Providence Library.
Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
