Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide
Sacramento
Visit Downtown Sacramento
Popular places to visit
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sacramento Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Sacramento Convention Center during your trip to Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
California State Capitol
The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.
Sacramento Capitol Park
As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.
Downtown Commons
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Commons during your stay in Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
K Street Mall
During your trip to Sacramento, you can do some window-shopping at K Street Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Things to do
Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Sacramento
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Sacramento
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
"Walking distance to Sutter Health Park. Room was clean, mostly quiet. Staff was very friendly, helpful! Breakfast was overpriced and not great…"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
"Concierge was a nightmare. Multiple car accidents in the brief time we where there caused by there staff."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
"Room was very cute. Nice and clean with a comfy bed."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
"Great Hotel to stay at if you attending a concert."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
"much of property is under remodel. Worst part - I visited Sacramento to see my brother, dying in hospital. The first night I slept at hospital so when I went back to hotel to check out early - brother was being moved into hospice at home the property did not allow me to check out early. They billed ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
"A comfortable, beautifully designed and well-run hotel with an excellent restaurant. Only thing that keeps it from being 5 stars is the immediate area around the hotel; if only the city could clean the area up and get some shops and restaurants to stick."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Sacramento
Central Sacramento
If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
Midtown Sacramento
Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.
North Natomas
If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Park Place Shopping Center and North Natomas Library are top sights worth seeing.
Old Sacramento
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Old Sacramento Waterfront or California State Railroad Museum might round out your trip.
Arden-Arcade
Arden-Arcade 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 American River Parkway or American River.
