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

Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

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

Rp960.743
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
The Breakers Newport

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

Rp883.311
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Newport: Schooner Sailing Tour

Newport: Schooner Sailing Tour

Rp1.098.094
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport: Schooner Sailing Tour
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Rp266.147
per traveller
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

Rp354.922
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2

Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

Rp803.745
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission
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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 Rp4.509.638 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp4.509.638
Rp6.021.967 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is Rp5.716.939 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp5.716.939
Rp7.454.194 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,004 reviews)
"This hotel was very comfortable with great amenities. We loved the rooftop bar! Also it is centrally located with lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Viking
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
25 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is Rp6.370.096 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp6.370.096
Rp8.095.878 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is Rp6.850.958 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp6.850.958
Rp7.836.708 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
Hammetts Hotel
Americas Cup Inn

Americas Cup Inn

2.5 out of 5
6 Mary St Newport RI
The price is Rp4.832.210 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp4.832.210
Rp5.508.728 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Very unique, quiet, clean and comfortable! Love the breakfast and afternoon tea. Wonderful location with shopping and great restaurants right outside your door! We love coming here in the early spring!"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Americas Cup Inn
Cleveland House

Cleveland House

3 out of 5
27 Clarke Street Newport RI
The price is Rp3.864.643 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp3.864.643
Rp4.449.749 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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
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Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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 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 Newport Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Newport Travel Guide