South Providence Travel Guide
Providence
Visit South Providence
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Rhode Island School of Design
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Rhode Island
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Providence
Top hotels in South Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean room, great location.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A below average property. Busted things in my room, such as the safe and the shower surround. It is disappointing when you spend hard earned money and expect nice surroundings with the Hilton brand. A cheap property owner.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Hot water ran out more than once, floor tiles in bathroom shifted underfoot because grout was old and cracked, “fitness center” is a joke, ants in the pool area, TVs are small. Beds are comfy and staff is nice, but we left a day early.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
Comfy beds, later than normal check out which is great, however they slap you with a parking fee they don’t tell you about. Prices of the snack and waters are outrageous. Older ac units in room pretty noisy.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield
Parking was ok
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Colonial Inn Seekonk
Very clean, staff were fun to talk to. This is a modest motel style stay. Parking right at door and it was 15 min to downtown Providence.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Providence
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence River and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center and Providence Bruins are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Long Live Beer Works and Knight Memorial Library.
Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.
Washington Park
If you're spending some time in Washington Park, Providence Bruins and Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum are top sights worth seeing.
