Downtown Hartford Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Connecticut Science Center
You can browse the exhibits at Connecticut Science Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Bushnell Park
After visiting Bushnell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
The Capitol Hotel
The staff was very helpful. The rooms were clean but in need of updating. The view of the Capitol was incredible, even in the snow storm.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Goodwin Hotel
Very nice staff and very clean
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
Nice hotel, clean room, helpful staff, easy parking
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
Booked at the last minute while traveling in a snow storm. The desk person was friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. We were pleased with our stay.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Marriott Hartford Downtown
Room was clean and ready; staff were all courteous and helpful. Coffee bar, pub-bar, and breakfast restaurant all under one roof.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
Size of room was perfect. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hartford
Clay-Arsenal
Clay-Arsenal might not have many top sights, but Dunkin' Donuts Park and Xfinity Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
South Green
While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
Sigourney Square Historic District
Though Sigourney Square Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum.
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.
Frog Hollow
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
