Downtown Hartford Travel Guide

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A garden path with lavender and other plants, surrounded by modern buildings.
A pavilion with a red roof and a triangular peak, surrounded by green grass and trees.
An ornate theater interior with intricate ceiling designs and a stage.
A historic building with a curved entrance canopy, steps leading up to the doors, and American flags.
A large, ornate government building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

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A large, ornate government building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

Bushnell Park

8.8/10 (207 reviews)
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
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Things to do

Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

£8
per adult
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Hartford

The Capitol Hotel

The Capitol Hotel

3 out of 5
440 Asylum St Hartford CT
The price is £95 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£95
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,454 reviews)
"Great view, but the sheets , pillow cases and towels were all dirty a d stained, mold in the bathroom, and every dirty"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

The Capitol Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

4 out of 5
315 Trumbull St Hartford CT
The price is £132 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£132
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
The Goodwin Hotel

The Goodwin Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Haynes St Hartford CT
The price is £178 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£178
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We like the overall location to some of the downtown area eating, etc. We feel like the online pics way oversell the property. The actual property is very old, not clean, and very dark in the rooms. The elevators had an unbelievable amount of dirt on the sill and we could see the dirt all the way ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

The Goodwin Hotel
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
370 Market Street Hartford CT
The price is £120 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£120
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was excellent. I made a mistake making my reservation and everything was fixed to my satisfaction."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
Marriott Hartford Downtown

Marriott Hartford Downtown

4 out of 5
200 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT
The price is £247 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£247
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions PeoplesBank Arena and Xfinity Theatre are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (782 reviews)
"Wouldn’t stay here mold in the fridge no conditioner for days. Stains on bed. Disgusting place."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Marriott Hartford Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG

2.5 out of 5
120 Laning St Southington CT
The price is £92 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£92
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Hartford

Find the best Downtown Hartford areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Hartford
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A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding greenery.

North Meadows

Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theatres. Make a stop by Xfinity Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.

South Meadows

Coffee shops and seafood restaurants are just a few things travellers like about South Meadows. A stop by Connecticut River is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

A building with a blue dome and a golden weather vane.
Photo by Ann Sair
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Sheldon-Charter Oak

While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Cultural Center.

Frog Hollow

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

Barry Square

While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.

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