Downtown Hartford
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Popular places to visit
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
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.
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.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
Learn about the local history of Hartford when you spend time at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
The Capitol Hotel
"After I paid for a none refundable reservation for a room. My wife checked out reviews, she does this when we travel. When she showed me the negative reviews she found, I became concerned since I could not get my money back. Well as it turns out my worries we not necessary. We travel often and have ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
"just a perfect stay and will stay again"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Goodwin Hotel
"Nj"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
Marriott Hartford Downtown
"If you want to pay a lot of money and get very little in return, this is the hotel for you. This was the worst Marriott experience we’ve ever had. When we checked in, we had to get our own luggage cart and bring our bags to the room ourselves. The room was missing basic amenities — no water, no ice ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
"The front desk agent that assisted me was fantastic, that level of kindness was very refreshing. Unfortunately I didn’t catch her name, but she made my day!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Hartford
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.
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.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.
South West
While South West isn't home to many top sights, Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
