Asylum Hill Travel Guide
Hartford
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Popular places to visit
Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
Top hotels in Asylum Hill
The Capitol Hotel
"Everything is VERY dated. When we asked for extra towels, as we were a party of 4 and only 2 towels were in the room, we were told they were at capacity and none were available. The bed linens were VERY worn, flat pillows, pilly blankets and stains. Parking was extra as well. Would not stay here ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"This hotel was one of the worst hotels I’ve been to. I loved the location as it was very close to the airport. The hotel was very dirty especially the bathrooms and the pillows were cushions. I had to go out and purchase my owns pillows. I will not stay here again."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"You get what you paid for has never been a more accurate statement. Next time I'll pay the extra to stay somewhere else. The place was dirty, smelled of mildew, had curious stains on the walls, had pubic hair in the sink and finger/toe nails everywhere. Oh, and the security latch that we were told ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
"Clean but a little noisy"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Enfield, CT - Hartford
"The only thing this place had was a comfortable bed. Customer service was non existent. Waited 5 minutes for someone to show up to the desk. No bell to ring. When asked where I could park he pointed to the front area. When I got to my room I found out the was parking in the back closer to my room ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Economy Inn
"Very poor unkeep hot tub not working properly shower head broken bathroom sink stopper broken"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Asylum Hill
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Hartford Stage or Dunkin' Donuts Park while you're exploring the area.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.
Frog Hollow
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
Northeast
While visiting Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Circus Fire Memorial and Keney Park.
