Downtown Providence
Providence
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Waterplace Park
After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Biltmore Park
After visiting Biltmore Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Brown University
Walk around the campus of Brown University, a top college in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
Beautiful hotel, very clean, amazing views and the staff were unbelievably great. Highly recommend staying here if your spending time in Providence.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Small, comfy, well appointed room. Friendly staff, cool speakeasy was open. Didn't get to breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Hotel Providence
Beautiful room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Staffwas extremely polite and helpful, lobby was very nice and clean, and our room was beautifull and very clean!
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Aloft Providence Downtown
Outside traffic & pedestrian noise over busy times. Room not very soundproofed from outside activity
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Residence Inn Providence Downtown
Nice breakfast, big clean rooms. Shower had the best hot water!
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
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.
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 Brown University Bookstore.
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 DePasquale Plaza or Columbus Theater.
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 River and Providence Performing Arts Center.
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.
Valley
While visiting Valley, you might make a stop by sights like WaterFire Arts Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Library.
