Downtown New Haven Travel Guide
New Haven
Visit Downtown New Haven
Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Woolsey Hall
Get tickets for a show at Woolsey Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown New Haven
New Haven Hotel
Room was clean, hotel staff were friendly, gym was excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
No Breakfast provided
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Blake Hotel
We’ve stayed at the Blake at least three times, and the facility is always nicely kept up. It’s convenient to be able to walk to Yale as well as all the shops and restaurants that New Haven has to offer. Parking is hit or miss and the rooms can be noisy on the weekend.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton New Haven
Beautiful hotel, well-decorated
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Study at Yale
Everything perfect. Meal in restaurant perfect. I like the work areas in the room and lobby
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Wyndham Southbury
Clean room - great front desk staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Check Downtown New Haven hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown New Haven
Wooster Square
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Long Wharf
Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
