Downtown New Haven Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Woolsey Hall
Get tickets for a show at Woolsey Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Top hotels in Downtown New Haven
New Haven Hotel
Spotless and spacious room. Exceptional front desk staff. Great location a short walk from Yale University. Welcoming lobby with mini-shop for snacks, drinks, necessities. Beer, wine, other beverages in lobby. We loved our stay here!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Hotel is in need of renovation. Very old property. Required a 2 night stay at unreasonable prices because it was a Yale football weekend. Charged $57.50 for parking even though I did not have a car. Ultimately was able to get that reversed after sending emails.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Blake Hotel
great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton New Haven
I always wanted to stay at this hotel and I was not disappointed. The rooms are beautifully refurbished and comfortable. The staff was super helpful. And the feeling in the lobby can't be beat. Loved it.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Study at Yale
Clean room great restaurant. Very comfortable great atmosphere
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
They didn't give us the room type we booked on Expedia for our first night. After much back and forth, they made us shift into the right room type on our second day at the property. Guests had to sleep on sofa beds for the first night, hotel blamed this on Expedia not communicating properly with ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown New Haven
Wooster Square
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Long Wharf
Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
Downtown New Haven Travel Guide
- Shubert Theater
- New Haven Green
- New Haven City Hall
- Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Knights of Columbus Museum
- Schubert Performing Arts Center
- John Slade Ely House
- Grove Street Cemetery
- Connecticut Children's Museum
- White Space Gallery
- Mead Visitor Center
- Harkness Tower
- Center Church on the Green
- Creative Arts Workshop
- Louis' Lunch
- Marsh Botanical Garden
