Downtown Tulsa Travel Guide

Tulsa

Centennial Park which includes a fountain, a lake or waterhole and a city
Downtown Tulsa
Centennial Park which includes a high-rise building, a pond and a fountain
Centennial Park featuring a river or creek, a fountain and a park
Centennial Park featuring a river or creek and a garden

Enjoy opera and ballet, visit the Jazz Hall of Fame and admire well-preserved art deco buildings in this vibrant downtown district in Oklahoma’s second-largest city.

Downtown Tulsa in Oklahoma is a high-density, urban district packed with concert venues, cocktail bars and historic art deco architecture. Once the heart of an affluent oil town, today this precinct offers visitors historic architecture, sophisticated jazz and opera venues and fascinating museums.

In the early 1900s, a major oil well was discovered near Tulsa. This created a boom in the area and Tulsa became home to many of the country’s wealthiest oil barons. At the same time, the art deco movement was growing and much of the area’s historic architecture was built during this prosperous time.Take one of the many walking tours to learn more about the architecture of the area.

Tulsa is also a musical hub. Visit the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, which showcases musicians from the past century and holds a free twilight concert every Sunday in summer. Cain’s Ballroom is another historic landmark in Tulsa. It hosts musicians from all over the world. Head to the BOK Centre to see performances from renowned artists in a state-of-the-art setting. The venue is also home to Tulsa Shock, Oklahoma’s WNBA team.

The Gilcrease Museum has one of the world’s largest collections of American Indian art. Learn more about regional culture at Philbrook Museum of Art, which celebrates four centuries of American artists. Afterwards, stroll through the botanic gardens that surround the facility.

Immerse yourself in culture at Tulsa Opera or enjoy a show at Tulsa Ballet. The Tulsa Performing Arts Centre hosts travelling Broadway plays, comedy shows and musicals. Younger crowds generally gather in the Blue Dome Entertainment District to take advantage of the area’s bars and nightclubs.

Tulsa International Airport is located 10 miles (16 kilometres) east of the downtown area. The city is also easily accessible by car. Tulsa is famous for its 100-mile (160-kilometre) regional bike trail system, which many people use to get around the city.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Tulsa

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK
The price is Rp1.785.979 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.785.979
Rp2.080.969 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,844 reviews)
"The staff was top notch and went over and beyond !"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown

4 out of 5
616 W 7th St, Tulsa, OK
The price is Rp1.592.152 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.592.152
Rp1.855.127 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (391 reviews)
"really nice hotel and room for the price"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown
Hyatt Place Tulsa Downtown

Hyatt Place Tulsa Downtown

3 out of 5
400 S BOSTON AVE, Tulsa, OK
The price is Rp1.677.664 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.677.664
Rp1.954.763 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Tulsa Downtown
The Mayo Hotel

The Mayo Hotel

4 out of 5
115 W 5th St, Tulsa, OK
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The Mayo Hotel is top class! Attended my niece’s wedding in the gorgeous event center room. Everything was perfection!!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Mayo Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown

2.5 out of 5
211 West 3rd Street, Tulsa, OK
The price is Rp1.647.531 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.647.531
Rp1.919.654 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"This location was convenient for our purposes and the staff were most accommodating. The facility was clean and the rooms comfortable. The breakfast was good. The only down side was the uncomfortably warm temperature in the lobby and dining area. The room temperatures were very comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown
Aloft Tulsa Downtown

Aloft Tulsa Downtown

3 out of 5
200 Civic Ctr, Tulsa, OK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.417.056 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.417.056
Rp1.651.111 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel. On the outside it’s not as fancy as other Alofts but inside it’s still the nice Aloft touch. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean, and the room was incredibly nice and had a great massive window view of downtown Tulsa"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Aloft Tulsa Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tulsa

Tulsa featuring food

Deco District

While visiting Deco District, you might make a stop by sights like Tulsa Performing Arts Center and Tulsa Art Deco Museum.

Deco District
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Tulsa Arts District

If you're spending some time in Tulsa Arts District, Tulsa Theater and Woody Guthrie Center are top sights worth seeing.

Tulsa Arts District
Centennial Park featuring a skyscraper, a city and a park

Pearl District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pearl District and surrounding area, you can visit The Church Studio and ONEOK Field.

Pearl District
Centennial Park featuring a skyscraper, a city and a park

Central Park

Though Central Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Church Studio and ONEOK Field.

Central Park
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West Tulsa

While there might not be top attractions in West Tulsa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza and Gathering Place.

West Tulsa
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Maple Ridge

If you're spending some time in Maple Ridge, Woodward Park and Gathering Place are top sights worth seeing.

Maple Ridge

Downtown Tulsa Travel Guide