Downtown Hartford
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.
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
The Capitol Hotel
"Breakfast was great and so is the parking. Building could have done a bit cleaner and upgrade. Bathroom was old and need to upgrade. That was a main disappointment in bathroom. Staff was good and nice."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
"Location and hotel property were good but the staff at the reception was terrible. On check in I was informed that I have a 30 dollar credit being a Hilton Gold. Now I know that if you book thru a third party like Expedia this credit is subject to the property. In this case on check in I was informed. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Goodwin Hotel
"The reason for my poor review is that my daughter left her iPods in the room, and we soon discovered through FindMy that they were taken to a nearby address in Hartford. They were never removed from the room by us, so they were certainly removed by someone at the hotel. I reported this via phone ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
"Room was very clean but had closet door sticking when opening and refrigerator was humming during the night."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
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
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.
