Title: Downtown Reno Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Reno, Reno Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Reno-Reno-Hotels.0-n6054237-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Reno Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Reno.d6054237.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Reno Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Reno.d6054237.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Reno Travel Guide ## Reno ![Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327175/8f0e550e-a826-435d-b407-a1f39276bb78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327175/8f0e550e-a826-435d-b407-a1f39276bb78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National Bowling Stadium which includes modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065157/f295b063-3907-4864-8e9b-35cd30e06219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National Bowling Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065157/379f06d4-fe34-49cc-831e-795c960196e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327175/243c6d7e-ae73-4445-aefd-f08c530a908f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Reno Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Reno travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno.dx602688) #### The casino-filled core of the city, Reno’s buzzing downtown is in the midst of regeneration and features an attractive Riverwalk area. Though often touted as “the poor man’s Vegas,” the city of Reno has a distinct identity all its own. Nowhere is that more evident than in the brightly lit and lively district of Downtown Reno. Test your luck at some of the town’s biggest casino complexes, discover the newly regenerated riverfront area and photograph the iconic illuminated arch that welcomes visitors to “the biggest little city in the world.” Originally a river crossing point for prospectors heading to California, Reno was officially founded in 1868, coinciding with the arrival of the transcontinental railway. The University of Nevada was founded in 1874 and helped give the city its youthful vibe. In 1931, the state of Nevada legalized gambling. Visit today’s Downtown Reno to find a hub of hotels and casinos. Stroll down the central Virginia Street, where many of Reno’s casinos are located. Play poker, blackjack or roulette in venues including the Eldorado, the Caesars-owned Harrah's Reno, Circus Circus and the Silver Legacy Resort and Casino. Head toward Commercial Row to photograph the famous Reno Arch, which spans Virginia Street and welcomes those who pass under it to “the biggest little city in the world.” Erected in 1926 to celebrate the 1927 Nevada Transcontinental Highway Exposition, the arch has been altered and replaced several times, with the current structure dating back to 1987. In recent years, Downtown Reno has been subject to regeneration efforts. The most notable revitalization project completed so far is the Riverwalk. Amble along this waterside promenade, pausing to explore galleries, coffee shops and brewpubs. This area also features a movie theatre and the Truckee River Whitewater Park, which offers rafting, kayaking and other water-based activities. To get here, ride the California Zephyr train or fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport, located about 4 miles (6 kilometres) southeast of Downtown Reno. The downtown area is walkable. If you plan on exploring further, rent a car or make use of the RTC RIDE bus network. --- ### Popular places to visit ![National Bowling Stadium featuring interior views and a sporting event](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065157/df0b8721-ea54-4c9f-829f-43d11659ef8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Bowling Stadium This one-of-a-kind landmark building is dedicated to Reno’s favorite pastime and a quintessential American sport. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Bowling-Stadium-Downtown-Reno.d6065157.Attraction) ![Reno, Nevada's skyline is seen from above, featuring the silver dome of the National Bowling Stadium and the Sierra Nevada mountains in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327167/9fa9a4bd-de63-4e01-8062-7715c7dfe412.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Events Center Reno Events Center is just one of the places to see in Reno, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Events-Center-Downtown-Reno.d6327167.Attraction) ![This picturesque River Walk features beautiful flowers that adorn the walking bridge. It is surrounded by a dense wooded area that's framed by the peaks of the Truckee River's mountain range. #LifeAtExpedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470569/14e677ae-1606-4853-aae7-aa74dc2f5508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riverwalk District During your trip to Reno, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Riverwalk District. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riverwalk-District-Downtown-Reno.d6324650.Attraction) ![141607345](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533114244/7dba7f7a-61fb-47c7-b3f3-8f8ea6208376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Arch You can find out about the history of Reno with a visit to Reno Arch. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Arch-Downtown-Reno.d553248621533114244.Attraction) ![National Automobile Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065155/7c8fc8e6-01e0-4b62-b964-e07d106d4d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Automobile Museum 4.5/5(4 reviews) An awesome peek into the world of automobiles — not just for speed demons, bikers and grease monkeys. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Automobile-Museum-Downtown-Reno.d6065155.Attraction) ![#Architecture The Nightingale rooftop of the Museum of Art. This modern structure situated along Liberty Street in Reno, Nevada was one of the first few buildings that immediately favoured my wandering eyes when I first visited Reno. It is designed by award winning architecture practitioner Will Bruder, based in Phoenix Arizona. His inspiration with this building in the form of sculptural art is referenced from the Black Rock Desert located in Northwestern Nevada and Northwestern Great Basin, where The National historic emigrant trails can be traced and the venue of the annual event called Burning man festival.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065161/f1525b8d-7114-4bc3-ba7e-336fcbaf8976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nevada Museum of Art 4/5(1 review) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Nevada Museum of Art during your trip to Reno. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nevada-Museum-Of-Art-Reno.d6065161.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hear voices from the beyond at the Underground Theater. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46055438/b7a75c3c-014b-4598-b767-9c17bce40c79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning £24 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-ghost-tour-ruin.a46055438.activity-details) ![Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48348337/878d7e51-57e7-4924-8b56-50d1496deb4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning £24 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-ghost-tour-ruin.a48348337.activity-details) ![Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46088430/3994a20d-f445-45e8-bd9b-39d8a8070dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clear Kayak Paddle Tour £112 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour.a46088430.activity-details) ![Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46127511/d851548f-78c3-460d-968a-46734250aad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-e-bike-tour-on-lake-tahoes-east-shore-bike-path.a46127511.activity-details) ![California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47432867/a44b3fb9-37d2-47a3-aa27-68d5511400c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours £30 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-adventure-bundle-8-self-guided-audio-tours.a47432867.activity-details) ![Snowshoeing in Lake Tahoe Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47476779/5e3d399d-a8f1-4831-b8b3-5d41da7c4549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains £95 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-in-the-lake-tahoe-mountains.a47476779.activity-details) [See all activities in Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Reno ![Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5000/4973/44dc1199_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination 407 N. Virginia Street Reno NV £74 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (5,958 reviews) It feels as if the rooms have gotten cleaner.. we were happy with the room. Negatives: escalators, elevators, and ice machines out of order.. I don’t know what Caesars is doing but the once “illustrious” casino properties are slowly degrading and becoming dystopian. Even more so that statement applies ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=4973&PinnedHotelID=4973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054237) ![Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28600/28594/1ec15008_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination 500 N Sierra St Reno NV £66 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly resort in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family amenities in their ... 7.4/10 Good! (7,206 reviews) Quiet, clean rooms. Nice beds and convenient to other areas of Circus Circus. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=28594&PinnedHotelID=28594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054237) ![J Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19000/18990/d47104da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### J Resort 345 N Arlington Ave Reno NV £60 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (6,622 reviews) Ms. Donna at check in was the nice and quick. She made sure that we had everything we needed and answered all our questions. Very knowledgeable and kind. Our room was very spacious and clean. Beds were very comfortable. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=18990&PinnedHotelID=18990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054237) ![Eldorado Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7900/7868/baee63aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eldorado Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination 345 N Virginia St Reno NV £74 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (3,113 reviews) Room was good for the price, only down fall wish it had a microwave in the room. I paid an upgrade to get this King size room. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=7868&PinnedHotelID=7868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054237) ![Plaza Resort Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8380000/8377500/8377468/134fb7ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Plaza Resort Club 121 West Street Reno NV £91 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Reno. Enjoy a fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Wonderful staff, clean, well appointed—lovely. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=8377468&PinnedHotelID=8377468&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054237) ![Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/874200/874164/a8fb1e01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 255 N Virginia St Reno NV £112 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Everything was fine. Staff was very nice Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=874164&PinnedHotelID=874164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054237) [See all 961 properties in Downtown Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6054237) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Always worth the wait. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470569/2e21f591-51c5-4aea-91cf-5d6f977c5a2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cal Ave District While there might not be top attractions in Cal Ave District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverwalk District and National Automobile Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Cal-Ave-District.dx944534909609979904) ![Reno Nevada on Beautiful Spring Day - Downtown / Midtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469799/78e8131a-9279-4d37-8711-22968ef49d14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Midtown might not have many top sights, but National Automobile Museum and Riverwalk District are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Midtown.dx553248635976469799) ![Rancho San Rafael Park which includes landscape views and golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/65d4b481-6235-40ce-8a6f-00ef73d8c7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West University If you're spending some time in West University, Lawlor Events Center and Great Basin Adventure are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-West-University.dx553248635976473393) ![This picturesque River Walk features beautiful flowers that adorn the walking bridge. It is surrounded by a dense wooded area that's framed by the peaks of the Truckee River's mountain range. #LifeAtExpedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470569/14e677ae-1606-4853-aae7-aa74dc2f5508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Southwest While visiting Old Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Truckee River and Nevada Museum of Art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Old-Southwest.dx553248635976470569) ![Rancho San Rafael Park which includes landscape views and golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/65d4b481-6235-40ce-8a6f-00ef73d8c7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### University District If you're spending some time in University District, Lawlor Events Center and Nevada Historical Society are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-University-District.dx870616205302517760) ![An aerial view of Reno's southern Galena neighborhood facing the mountains to the northeast.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473440/3d4e92e8-af95-4f45-be2f-43a8c1e7b718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Reno If you're spending some time in Northeast Reno, Reno Livestock Events Center and Greater Nevada Field are top sights worth seeing. 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