Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Downtown Sacramento

Popular places to visit

Golden 1 Center

Golden 1 Center

Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Golden 1 Center
California State Capitol

California State Capitol

The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.

California State Capitol
Sacramento Capitol Park which includes a garden

Sacramento Capitol Park

As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.

Sacramento Capitol Park
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

K Street Mall

During your trip to Sacramento, you can do some window-shopping at K Street Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

K Street Mall
Crocker Art Museum showing art and modern architecture

Crocker Art Museum

Once the mansion of a wealthy state judge, Crocker Art Museum is now one of the most important collections of art in California.

Crocker Art Museum
Greater Sacremento featuring a church or cathedral

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Wonderful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and religious artworks feature in this towering Roman Catholic house of worship in the heart of Sacramento.

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Activities

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Sacramento River Historic River Cruise

AU$49
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Sacramento River Historic River Cruise
Group taking a selfie on the Rock the Yacht tour in Sacramento

Sacramento River Rock the Yacht Cruise

AU$75
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sacramento River Rock the Yacht Cruise
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

AU$37
per adult
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

AU$27
per adult
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
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Sacramento River Alive After 5 Cruise

AU$83
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Sacramento River Alive After 5 Cruise
Dive into Sacramento's Supernatural Side on Our Ghost Tour.

Sacramento Ghosts: Gunslingers and Ghouls Tour

AU$40
per adult
Sacramento Ghosts: Gunslingers and Ghouls Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Sacramento Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St, Sacramento, CA
The price is AU$276 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$276
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,961 reviews)
"I liked the screen saver on th tv. Video of a river that looked just like the Sacramento R."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
500 J Street, Sacramento, CA
The price is AU$350 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$350
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, WiFi (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,120 reviews)
"I was there for the WSB Convention at Golden 1 and I Loved my stay. The staff was absolutely the most welcoming and helpful group of people from check in to check-out and beyond. The location was literally steps from where I needed to be during the event. I I loved receiving text msgs informing me ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$238 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$238
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,391 reviews)
"Really nice room in a very good location."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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 WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Golden 1 Center and Discovery Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
Convenient place, but can be noisy
"Good location, near Old Town, Train Station, Arena, and Stadium, all within reasonable walking distance. Can be loud as you are close to train station and will hear rumblings and train horns during many hours, including the night. Also may have noise from vehicles as location is next to freeway on ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
210 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,828 reviews)
"Breakfast hours need to be extended longer"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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Governors Inn Hotel
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

4 out of 5
1122 7th Street, Sacramento, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$304 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$304
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The parking is Vallet, the rest of the amenities and the beds are in excellent condition. I would definitely recommend this hotel to stay."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento

Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

Central 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 Sacramento History Museum might round out your trip.

Old Sacramento
Fort Sutter State Historical Park showing interior views

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
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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
Sacramento Zoo which includes zoo animals

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
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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 Raging Waters 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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