Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Greater Sacremento
Greater Sacremento
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a house
California State Capitol which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture
Crocker Art Museum showing art and modern architecture

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Sacramento Hotel Deals

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
500 J Street Sacramento CA
The price is AU$336 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$336
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,452 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St Sacramento CA
The price is AU$209 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$209
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,614 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town

2.5 out of 5
909 3rd St Sacramento CA
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Golden 1 Center and Discovery Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
No working tv (thats fine no complaints), toilet didnt flush towels had holes.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

4 out of 5
1122 7th Street Sacramento CA
The price is AU$237 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$237
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Staff was awesome, hotel was nicely appointed and smelled good. Breakfast was great as well. The only downside is that there’s no dining or room service past 9 pm during the week. A little surprising for a large hotel like this.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
926 J Street Sacramento CA
The price is AU$280 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$280
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Nice hotel, walkable area

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
210 Richards Blvd Sacramento CA
The price is AU$203 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$203
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,083 reviews)
there was a good restaurant within five minute walk of the hotel

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Governors Inn Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento

Old Sacramento featuring signage and heritage architecture

Old Sacramento

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Old Sacramento Waterfront or California State Railroad Museum might round out your trip.

Old Sacramento
State Indian Museum showing interior views and heritage elements

Midtown Sacramento

Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.

Midtown Sacramento
Tower bridge is located in downtown Sacramento next to old town Sacramento. #golden

Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Memorial Auditorium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

Central Sacramento
Small zoo but most of the animals are pretty close. And there's Giraffe feeding!
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Land Park

If you're spending time in Land Park, check out sights like Fairytale Town or Sacramento Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 4th Ave-Wayne Hultgren Station or Broadway Station.

Land Park
Soy milk ramen bowl pictured.
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Curtis Park

While Curtis Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like California Highway Patrol Headquarters and Fairytale Town.

Curtis Park
Glowing in the sun arched truss car and pedestrian golden bridge in old Sacramento

East Sacramento

4/5(1 area review)

When in East Sacramento and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Cal Expo Race Track and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 48th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

East Sacramento


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