Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Providence
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Providence Performing Arts Center
See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.
Johnson and Wales University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Johnson and Wales University during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
The place was great and we loved it
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Aloft Providence Downtown
The location is excellent - easy walking in downtown Providence. The staff are great and the rooms are clean and maintained. My only quibble is the "city view" room on the second floor provided not much of a view. Also, there is a small table in the room, but no chair (an uncomfortable bench too ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Convenient location for walking around, elegant and beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Providence Mall and numerous restaurants within 5 min walk. Hotel also has restaurant but we didn't utilize. Hotel clean, all staff encountered were friendly and helpful. Was our first stay but will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Providence
The hotel was dingy looking, the room had paint peeling and the shower/tub was hard to use due to poor maintenance. Multiple lights were broken.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
College Hill
You'll enjoy the churches and architecture in College Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Thayer Street or Brown University Bookstore.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence Children's Museum and Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Fox Point
Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Providence Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.
South Providence
You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.
