Downtown Providence Travel Guide

Providence

Providence downtown skyline and buildings at sunset over Providence River Walk, Rhode Island
Providence downtown skyline and buildings at sunset over Providence River Walk, Rhode Island
Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, USA
View from the new pedestrian bridge.
Tiles decorated by the community to remember 9/11. How cool.

Popular places to visit

Parking garage, Providence RI

Amica Mutual Pavilion

Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Amica Mutual Pavilion
It's a Friday night, leaving the office on way to my car, I came across this view of downtown Providence. I really like the drama in the sky, dark ominous, foreboding. And it stands in such stark contrast to the bright, well lit buildings.

Providence Place Mall

During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Providence Place Mall
Xavier Hall, at Johnson and Wales University, in Providence, Rho

Johnson and Wales University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Johnson and Wales University during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Johnson and Wales University
Providence Performing Arts Center which includes street scenes

Providence Performing Arts Center

See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.

Providence Performing Arts Center
This shot was taken in front of RISD, the Rhode Island School of Design. In the foreground, two rivers meet, the Moshassuck and the Woonasquatucket. In the background one can see the 'new' Providence. Most of these buildings have gone up within the past 25 years, after these two rivers were moved. In the warmer weather, Waterfire can be seen illuminating these rivers. #snow #BVSBlue

Rhode Island School of Design

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island buildings at Waterplace Park.

Waterplace Park

After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Waterplace Park

Things to do

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

£22
per adult
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience

Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience

£73
per adult
Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience
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Top hotels in Downtown Providence

Omni Providence Hotel

Omni Providence Hotel

4 out of 5
1 W Exchange St Providence RI
The price is £137 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£137
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,928 reviews)
Clean and ready great staff, some elevator challenges, but otherwise wonderful

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Omni Providence Hotel
Hotel Providence

Hotel Providence

4 out of 5
139 Mathewson Street Providence RI
The price is £115 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
£115
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel is a rule is fantastic. The surprise $23 fee that neither the hotel nor orbits told me about was unpleasant...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hotel Providence
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Avenue of the Arts Providence RI
The price is £144 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£144
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The was nice and clean. We had a nice stay.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Providence

Graduate by Hilton Providence

4 out of 5
11 Dorrance St Providence RI
The price is £152 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£152
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,171 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, clean room & close to the Providence Art Theater!

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Graduate by Hilton Providence
Aloft Providence Downtown

Aloft Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
191 DORRANCE STREET Providence RI
The price is £129 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£129
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Providence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (734 reviews)
Friendly staff, nice bar and amenities, loved the noise-cancelling sounds machine in the room.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Aloft Providence Downtown
Neptune, an Ash Hotel

Neptune, an Ash Hotel

3.5 out of 5
122 Fountain Street Providence RI
The price is £105 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
£105
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Providence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
stay was great! very convenient location & parking close by. I do wish they would have parking options on their website because it was super confusing when arriving. Rooms are so much fun! So cozy and stayed warm. So much character. Only two things were: clean but stained towels and the shower head ...

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Neptune, an Ash Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence

Great city views

College Hill

You'll enjoy the churches and architecture in College Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Thayer Street or Brown University Bookstore.

College Hill
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Upper South Providence

When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence Children's Museum and Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper South Providence
Providence

Federal Hill

Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.

Federal Hill
Fox point at night

Fox Point

Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Benefit Street while you're exploring the area.

Fox Point
The Rhode Island State House is the capitol of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is located on the border of the Downtown and Smith Hill sections of the state capital city of Providence.; Shutterstoc

Smith Hill

Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.

Smith Hill
Roger Williams Park which includes heritage elements, a lake or waterhole and a garden

South Providence

You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.

South Providence

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