Downtown Las Vegas Travel Guide

Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas which includes signage as well as a small group of people
Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas

Step off the Strip and into the original and authentic heart of Las Vegas, where smoky bars, quirky museums and family-friendly attractions exist side by side. 

Downtown Las Vegas is one of this lively city’s hippest places to visit. Stroll the streets and soak up the buzz of outdoor concerts, eat in one of the inexpensive but stylish restaurants or enjoy some real Vegas entertainment in the Fremont East District. Discover unusual museums, lounge in intimate cocktail bars or go in search of the largest golden nugget in existence.

The Mob MuseumOpens in a new window is one of the biggest draws of Downtown Las Vegas. Delve into the murky world of organised crime in the U.S. at this fascinating museum. Housed in a historic federal courthouse where mobsters were tried and condemned in the 1950s, it is filled with multimedia exhibits and interactive displays.

To experience the true, gritty Downtown Las Vegas, head to Fremont East District in the heart of the neighbourhood. Here find comedy clubs and jazz nightclubs, with music and entertainment venues to suit all tastes. The Fremont Street ExperienceOpens in a new window is a must-do. Be amazed at the free nightly shows which see 12.5 million lights and 550,000 watts of sound come together to create the Viva Vision extravaganza.

Head to the family-friendly Downtown Container Park for boutique shopping, dining and a children’s play area, all housed within stacks of shipping containers. Alternatively, peruse the works at the Arts Factory, where artists, architects, photographers and graphic designers display their creations.

For a true slice of Las Vegas eccentricity, visit the Golden Nugget, a luxury hotel and casino. Dare to enter the vast shark aquarium, indulge in the spa or simply view the biggest golden nugget in existence. It was found with a metal detector and weighs a whopping 61 pounds (28 kilograms).

Take advantage of the good public transportation connections to Downtown Las Vegas. If you’re driving, use the on-street or valet parking options. Enjoy the raucous bars and entertainment by leaving the car behind and heading off on foot.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Las Vegas

Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

4 out of 5
129 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV
The price is £68 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£68
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Las Vegas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (11,795 reviews)
"The shark tank slide and pool was soo cool! Check in was easy with self serve kiosks, the room had a great view of the pool. We needed to request an extra bed sheet and the room service lets you text what you need, they delivered the extra sheet right away. Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
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the D Las Vegas

3.5 out of 5
301 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV
The price is £56 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£56
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a casino and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,415 reviews)
"It's great"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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Circa Resort & Casino – Adults Only

Circa Resort & Casino – Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
8 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV
The price is £133 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£133
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,018 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic all the staff members were very friendly. I enjoyed my entire stay. I recommend this hotel. If you really want some fun stay downtown walking down FREMONT Street has changed quite a bit. This is my 47th trip to Las Vegas in my life. I will be going back I will stay at this hotel ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Circa Resort & Casino – Adults Only
Plaza Hotel & Casino

Plaza Hotel & Casino

4 out of 5
1 Main Street, Las Vegas, NV
The price is £57 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£57
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,902 reviews)
"I will definitely be back"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Plaza Hotel & Casino
El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over

El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over

3 out of 5
600 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV
The price is £51 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£51
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,618 reviews)
"Average place good location only thing I didn’t like was in the bldg I was in all the hallways leading to the rooms has a strong odor of cigarettes and marajuana."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over
Fremont Hotel & Casino

Fremont Hotel & Casino

3 out of 5
200 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV
The price is £57 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£57
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,319 reviews)
"Its convenient"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Fremont Hotel & Casino
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Las Vegas

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Arts District

If you're spending some time in Arts District, Studio West Photography and Arts Factory are top sights worth seeing.

Arts District
Stratosphere Tower which includes a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city

Gateway District

If you're spending some time in Gateway District, Stratosphere Tower and Casino at the Stratosphere are top sights worth seeing.

Gateway District
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Beverly Green

While Beverly Green isn't home to many top sights, Stratosphere Tower and Sahara Las Vegas Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beverly Green
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Rancho Oakey

4/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas Springs Preserve and Clark County Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Rancho Oakey
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Winchester

3/5(6 area reviews)

Visitors to Winchester enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Boulder Strip is worth a stop.

Winchester
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Las Vegas Strip

4.5/5(1,098 area reviews)

Visitors to Las Vegas Strip rave about its fantastic nightlife, great live music and first-class casinos. You might also want to make some time to see Colosseum at Caesars Palace or The Linq while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Las Vegas Strip


Downtown Las Vegas Travel Guide

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