South West
Hartford
Visit South West
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Explore the campus of Trinity College, during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Top hotels in South West
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
"The staff was welcoming and friendly. The property was very clean, my only problem(s) was the room smelled like smoke for a non smoking room. The other problem was the mold on the ceiling in the bathroom it’s not healthy. It was a good stay for what it was needed for a weekend stay to spend time ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"The room was very cramped; the mirror was broken but still affixed to the wall; carpet was grungy; and it appeared as if some people were living there long-term as if a shelter. I have stayed in numerous Motel Six but Wethersfield has shaken my confidence in booking Motel Six and referring it to ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
The Farmington Inn & Suites
"Nice room, comfy bed , facilities clean. Building old and the room had a musty smell . Otherwise, we would return when back in the area."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"I think this is a good place knowing what you pay for, I definitely did enjoy it and would stay here."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
"Had poor reception on my phone inside the building. Wi-Fi was available for free, if I signed up and joined the rewards program. Wasn’t happy about that option."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Motel 6 Enfield, CT - Hartford
"Me gusta todo desde el área de espera hasta la habitación."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South West
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South End
While there might not be top attractions in South End, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Barry Square
If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Parkville
Though Parkville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mark Twain House & Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center.
Frog Hollow
While Frog Hollow might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
South Green
Though South Green might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
