What's Downtown Providence Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Providence, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and island views, as well as its shops. Nature lovers can visit Kennedy Plaza and Waterplace Park. There's plenty more to see, including Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Providence?
We have 26 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Downtown Providence:
Residence Inn Providence Downtown
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Health club • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Fitness center • Central location
Aloft Providence Downtown
Waterfront hotel with 2 bars, restaurant- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hotel Providence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hotel with 24-hour fitness center, conference center- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
How to Get to Downtown Providence
Flying to:
- T.F. Green Airport (PVD), 6.8 mi (11 km) from Downtown Providence
- Pawtucket, RI (SFZ-North Central State), 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Downtown Providence
- North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State), 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Downtown Providence
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Providence
What to See in Downtown Providence
- Providence City Hall
- Kennedy Plaza
- Bank of America Tower
- Rhode Island Convention Center
- Providence Public Library
Things to Do in Downtown Providence
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Westminster Arcade
- Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
- The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
- Trinity Repertory Company
Other Popular Downtown Providence Attractions
- RISD Auditorium
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Waterplace Park
- Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium
- Providence Place Mall