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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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
We did t have breakfast at the hotel. The room was clean, however it desperately needs to be renovated. The wallpaper and bedspread look like they’re from the 50’s. And they could use quilts on the beds instead of very thin blankets and bedspreads.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Stamford Hotel
Old hotel. For example carpet in the corridor has bumps. The first day the shower was tepid but the problem was fixed on the second day. The toilet paper is the super thin kind that you need to fold 20 times and still falls apart. There is no espresso machine in lobby and I consider that a minimum ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
Toilet and shower wasn’t working.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Parking isn't the best and pricey but great hotel nonetheless.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Stamford Suites
Residence Inn Stamford Downtown
We found are room to be large and comfortable. The only chbage I would make is that the breakfast time be extended by 30 minutes to 9:30 weekdays, 10 weekends.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 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 E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course.
Ridgeway-Bullshead
While visiting Ridgeway-Bullshead, you might make a stop by sights like Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa and E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course.
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.
