Hartford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Hartford

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Downtown Hartford

Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Hartford Stage or Dunkin' Donuts Park while you're exploring the area.

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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.

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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.

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North Meadows

Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theatres. Make a stop by Xfinity Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.

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Sheldon-Charter Oak

While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.

The Capitol Hotel

The Capitol Hotel

3 out of 5
440 Asylum St Hartford CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.579.049 ₫ per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
2.579.049 ₫
2.965.906 ₫ total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,398 reviews)
"Smelled. Thin walls."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

The Capitol Hotel
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
185 Brainard Rd Hartford CT
The price is 2.713.128 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
2.713.128 ₫
3.120.097 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,087 reviews)
"Place was a dump. Floors were vaccum. We wrote our shoes in the room to not stand on bare floor, the soap was opened and used in the shower. The hallways smelled and the rooms smelled. Not work more than $20 a night"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
The Goodwin Hotel

The Goodwin Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Haynes St Hartford CT
The price is 5.757.510 ₫ per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
5.757.510 ₫
6.621.137 ₫ total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was nice, only downside was the elevator was down. We had our wedding here and it was nice to be able to stay in the same location. Staff were great, very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

The Goodwin Hotel
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Landing in Downtown Hartford Near Dunkin' Park

Landing in Downtown Hartford Near Dunkin' Park

3.5 out of 5
50 Morgan Street, N. Hartford CT
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Hartford. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Popular attractions PeoplesBank Arena and Xfinity ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
"It says parking is included but I had to pay for parking every day. Front desk couldn’t fix it, the people she called didn’t fix it. Missed a work meeting because of the whole ordeal. Just the night is $24."

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Landing in Downtown Hartford Near Dunkin' Park
Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2.5 out of 5
298 E Haddam Moodus Rd East Haddam CT
Stay at this cabin in East Haddam. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions Machimoodus State Park and Amasa Day House are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"I stayed here, but there was no lantern or scissors provided, and the lantern in my friend’s unit was broken too. So I asked for a replacement, but I was told there wasn’t one available and to just deal with it. I asked them to help resolve the issue, but all they said was to talk to the manager ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus Downtown at Yale

Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus Downtown at Yale

3.5 out of 5
240 Congress Avenue New Haven CT
Stay at this aparthotel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Shubert Theater and Knights of Columbus Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"Amazing rental. It was perfect!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus Downtown at Yale
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Stay near popular Hartford attractions

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Trinity College

8.0/10 (317 reviews)
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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Cities near Hartford

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East Hartford

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Wethersfield

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West Hartford

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Newington

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