Downtown South Bend Travel Guide
South Bend
Visit Downtown South Bend
Popular places to visit
Studebaker National Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Studebaker National Museum in South Bend. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
University of Notre Dame
Explore the campus of University of Notre Dame, a top university in South Bend. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Potawatomi Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Potawatomi Zoo home during your holiday in South Bend? Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Learn about the local history of Notre Dame with a stop at Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
You can find out about the history of Notre Dame when you stop by Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Century Center Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Century Center Convention Center during your trip to South Bend. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown South Bend
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
Under construction was annoying. The sound when taking a nap, debris in hallways.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown
Spotless.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Aloft South Bend
Great hotel
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Four Winds Casino South Bend
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
Price was right!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
Older facility currently under construction, remodeling. Trouble with faucet in bathroom. Expected much nicer accommodations for the price.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown South Bend
East Bank Village
While East Bank Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like South Bend Regional Museum of Art and Morris Performing Arts Center.
West Washington
West Washington might not have many top sights, but Four Winds Field and South Bend Civic Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Near Northwest
Near Northwest might not have many top sights, but South Bend Civic Theater and The History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northeast South Bend
Though Northeast South Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center.
Northshore Triangle
Northshore Triangle might not have many top sights, but South Bend Civic Theater and Morris Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Harters Heights
Harters Heights might not have many top sights, but Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
