Downtown Newport Travel Guide

Newport

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.
A large stone building with a prominent red-tiled roof and a conical tower.

Stay near popular Downtown Newport attractions

A large bronze sculpture of a wave in an outdoor public space.

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

The Breakers Newport

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

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

Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

£60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

£19
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

£13
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

£47
per adult
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission
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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
Fully refundable
The price is £249 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£249
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,536 reviews)
"The staff was nice and the hotel was clean. It was in an excellent location! Definitely wasn’t a “luxury” experience, but was great and I would go back."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is £278 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£278
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,017 reviews)
"I could not say enough about the Viking hotel in Newport, Rhode Island! My stay was exceptional, the food was off the charts, the accommodations were wonderful, there was just such a wonderful BUZZ going around in the hotel. People were coming for weddings and parties and everybody was so gracious. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hotel Viking
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is £286 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£286
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Hammetts Hotel
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
25 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is £335 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£335
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and the amenities were first rate. The hotel was also located in the center of everything. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Americas Cup Inn

Americas Cup Inn

2.5 out of 5
6 Mary St Newport RI
The price is £256 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£256
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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. ...
Americas Cup Inn
Cleveland House

Cleveland House

3 out of 5
27 Clarke Street Newport RI
The price is £174 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£174
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Cleveland House
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Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Jared Kent
Open Photo by Jared Kent

Fifth Ward

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

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 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.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.
Photo by Tuyen Truong
Open Photo by Tuyen Truong

Top of the Hill

If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Newport Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Newport Travel Guide

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