Downtown Newport Travel Guide

Newport

Newport bridge at sunset in Rhode Island
A marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings in the background.
A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a white building with a balcony.
A beach with a marina filled with sailboats.
A boat with a covered deck at a marina with other boats and buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Newport attractions

A busy street lined with colorful buildings, including a jewelry store and a bike rental shop.

Thames Street

9.4/10 (1,918 reviews)
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
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Things to do

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

£31
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise
The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)

£37
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

£51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack
Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)

£40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

£19
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down

Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down

£34
per adult
Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down
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Top hotels in Downtown Newport

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is £174 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£174
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £242 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£242
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (66 reviews)
"Decent place!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hotel Viking
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
25 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is £336 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£336
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The pool and sauna are great.The pool should be heated not just the room.Not fun to swim in a cold pool.Furniture around the hotel is worn.Hallway carpets should be cleaned more often if you are going to charge the money u do.The room was nice it’s just a little worn.The hotel rooms and furniture ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is £194 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£194
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,129 reviews)
"Our room was not huge, but adequate. We had views of the harbor. It was close to and walking distance to most everything. Loved it!"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hammetts Hotel
Americas Cup Inn

Americas Cup Inn

2.5 out of 5
6 Mary St Newport RI
The price is £136 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£136
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"I have no idea how the room was because they wouldn’t let us in it even though we paid for it until check out. I understand that we paid through a booking site rather than directly with them but if I notified them that I would arrive after staff left for the the night and not sure how late, I’m not ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Americas Cup Inn
Newport Bay Club and Hotel

Newport Bay Club and Hotel

2.5 out of 5
337 Thames St Newport RI
The price is £159 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£159
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Newport Bay Club and Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rocky shoreline with a bridge in the background.

The Point

You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in The Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Ferry Terminal or Newport Harbour.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset sky.

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

A grand classical building with ornate sculptures, large windows, and a prominent staircase leading to the entrance.
Photo by Michael Kercsmar
Open Photo by Michael Kercsmar

Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.

Downtown Newport Travel Guide

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