Downtown Hartford Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a stop at Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Bushnell Park
After visiting Bushnell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Mark Twain House & Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Mark Twain House & Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
The Capitol Hotel
No me gustó que había que pagar parqueo aparte del hotel , además si se llena el parqueo siguen cobrándote a un que no estés parqueada hay , las toallas del cuarto estaban sucias y el servicio al cliente nocturno sentí que tenía preferencia porque si llegaba personas americanas dejaban de atenderme ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Goodwin Hotel
Always our go to for Hartford Ct. All class
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
Was it able to stay at the hotel because didn’t know I was getting charged an extra hundred dollars to stay there?
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
Beautiful property, rooms and extremely convenient to People’s Bank Arena. Indoor walkway to the area will definitely bring us back!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Marriott Hartford Downtown
So outdated. The shower pressure, the popcorn ceiling, the yellow walls! 400 a night is a disgrace.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
My daughter and I stayed at Residence Inn while attending the Cardi B concert (4/3/2026) The room (a loft) was more like a small, cute apartment! We loved it! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The best part, the breakfast! They had an awesome selection of breakfast foods, fresh fruit and ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
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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.
