Downtown Providence
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Popular places to visit

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 Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit 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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Rhode Island School of Design, during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Things to do

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in Downtown Providence

Omni Providence Hotel
Great hotel and service
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Neptune, an Ash Hotel
The hotel is fine, but I wouldn't stay there again. The room was dark, and the shower curtain was very clingy. The shower was either cold or scor.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Hotel Providence
The hotel is beautiful inside and out. The bed was glorious! Gorgeous bathroom! But I felt unsafe when I went to get ice, which I needed because my knee was injured. It is in an out of the way area in the hotel with no cameras, no windows. It was Creepy. Also, the street where the hotel is located ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Graduate by Hilton Providence
The room was over 80 degrees and it smelled like cigarettes so bad it was difficult to breathe. The windows are very old and it took two people to even open them to get some air in the room. I understand it is an old building but its also listed as a luxury hotel
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Great hotel! Great location! Lots of history! B’fast was delicious!
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Aloft Providence Downtown
The rooms are big and airy but the hotel can feel a bit isolated at night.
Reviewed on May 14, 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 Avon Cinema.

Upper South Providence
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Upper South Providence and surrounding area, you can visit Providence Children's Museum and Providence River.

Federal Hill
Federal Hill is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Columbus Theater or DePasquale Plaza.

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
Smith Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to 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.
