Downtown Stamford Travel Guide
Stamford

Visit Downtown Stamford
Popular places to visit

Stamford Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Stamford Town Center during your stay in Stamford. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Cove Island Park
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cove Island Park might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Stamford. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Stamford Center for the Arts
Enjoy a show at Stamford Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Stamford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
University of Connecticut Stamford Campus
Explore the campus of University of Connecticut Stamford Campus during your stay in Stamford.
Stamford Public Library - Ferguson Library
Stamford Public Library - Ferguson Library is just one of the places to see in Stamford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
You can study the exhibits at Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Stamford. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Introductory Helicopter Flight Lesson from Westchester
Top hotels in Downtown Stamford

Amsterdam Hotel
Perfectly acceptable with a great staff.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Stamford Hotel
Customer service man staff very rude customer service was not helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Really liked this hotel in comparison to the other hotel my friends stayed at. It was spacious. There are no black out curtains so bring a mask and the bed was on the firmer side. The staff was friendly, professional and prompt with requests and when there was a noise complaint. Would stay here ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
Th room was fine, staff was great. Really enjoyed the spa there.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Stamford Suites

Residence Inn Stamford Downtown
Everything was great about this hotel, but the staff were so HORRIBLE! I go to check in and the girl at the front desk is looking at my ID as if it were fake. It was real by the way. Then she asks her coworker something on the side, and I ask what the problem is. At this point she is comparing it ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Stamford

South End
Though South End may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stamford Town Center and Stamford Center for the Arts.

West Side
Though West Side may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stamford Center for the Arts and Museum of Black World War II History.

Ridgeway-Bullshead
While visiting Ridgeway-Bullshead, you might make a stop by sights like Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa and Ridgeway Shopping Center.

Glenbrook-Belltown
Though Glenbrook-Belltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa and Stamford Center for the Arts.

Cove - East Side - Shippan
While visiting Cove - East Side - Shippan, you might make a stop by sights like West Beach and Chelsea Piers.

Waterside
While there might not be top attractions in Waterside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stamford Town Center and Stamford Center for the Arts.
