Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.
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

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Bar had a good selection
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Governors Inn Hotel
The property sits in the middle of the homeless encampments in Sacramento, which unfortunately provides a less than suitable environment for families and many travelers. I personally was given a room with a window directly overlooking the McDonald's Drive-Thru. Between cars honking at other cars ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable. Parking was very convenient in the parking structure next door. I prepaid $35 for overnight parking which saved me considerably over the garage public rate.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
The tv never worked, there was construction at the crack of dawn with zero notice in advance
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
We stayed during March Madness. Despite how busy it was the staff was great, very helpful and so convenient to Arena.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
Excellent the room was clean and nice
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento

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.

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.

Central Sacramento
If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Memorial Auditorium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

Land Park
If you're spending time in Land Park, check out sights like Fairytale Town or Sacramento Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 4th Ave-Wayne Hultgren Station or Broadway Station.

Curtis Park
While Curtis Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like California Highway Patrol Headquarters and Fairytale Town.

East Sacramento
When in East Sacramento and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Cal Expo Race Track and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 48th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
