Downtown Newport Travel Guide

Newport

A marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings in the background.
A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a white building with a balcony.
A beach with a marina filled with sailboats.
A boat with a covered deck at a marina with other boats and buildings in the background.
A large stone building with a prominent red-tiled roof and a conical tower.

Stay near popular Downtown Newport attractions

A large bronze sculpture of a wave in an outdoor public space.

Thames Street

9.4/10 (1,918 reviews)
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
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Things to do

Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Rp758.730
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

Rp898.734
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Rp270.794
per traveller
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2

Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2

Rp812.925
per adult
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2
Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)

Rp971.716
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Newport: Schooner Sailing Tour

Newport: Schooner Sailing Tour

Rp1.110.636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport: Schooner Sailing Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Newport

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is Rp6.340.661 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp6.340.661
Rp8.190.113 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,468 reviews)
"Amazing location and friendly staff. Parking price is a bit steep for guests and the elevator kind of an issue when it’s crowded. We used stairs a lot but it was obvious they don’t spend much time cleaning the stair wells. A big bonus is coffee and water in the lobby"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is Rp7.950.729 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp7.950.729
Rp10.020.092 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel Viking is a beautiful historic hotel in a fantastic location, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. Our room had multiple maintenance issues, including several non-working electrical sockets, very slow draining shower with a pool of water collecting taking over 10 hours to ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hotel Viking
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is Rp6.992.657 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp6.992.657
Rp7.998.796 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,127 reviews)
"The staff, valet and everyone we made contact with were super helpful and friendly. Comfortable beds and pillows. Great views and location"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hammetts Hotel
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
25 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is Rp9.090.719 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp9.090.719
Rp11.212.851 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Cleveland House

Cleveland House

3 out of 5
27 Clarke Street Newport RI
The price is Rp4.058.675 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp4.058.675
Rp4.673.158 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Cleveland House
Americas Cup Inn

Americas Cup Inn

2.5 out of 5
6 Mary St Newport RI
The price is Rp5.041.767 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp5.041.767
Rp5.747.621 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Americas Cup Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Jared Kent
Open Photo by Jared Kent

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

A grand classical building with ornate sculptures, large windows, and a prominent staircase leading to the entrance.
Photo by Michael Kercsmar
Open Photo by Michael Kercsmar

Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.
Photo by Tuyen Truong
Open Photo by Tuyen Truong

Top of the Hill

If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Ocean Drive Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Newport Travel Guide