Downtown Hartford
Hartford
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Popular places to visit
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 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 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 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Trinity College
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.
Things to do
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
The Capitol Hotel
"Got a room for the night for a concert. Only sleeping there so didn’t think much of it. I always do enough research and this seemed fine. Wrong. I checked in and quickly went to my room to drop my stuff off before the show. Immediately all I could smell was cat urine. Then I walked the room and found ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
The Goodwin Hotel
"The Goodwin is a shell of its former self. Bar is not open on Sundays or Mondays, breakfast was worse than a Comfort Inn. Zero amenities. The Valet staff was wonderful. The rest of the staff was next to useless. Asked for 1 hour late check out and was just summarily told no."
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2026
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
"Convenient location to attend a concert at Pratt & Whitney Stadium with easy on /off access to interstate 84 Helpful staff. Nice times with mini kitchen area for extended stay guests Good value"
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2026
Marriott Hartford Downtown
"Nice room"
Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"Nothing fancy, but clean. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Hartford
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society 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.
Northeast
While visiting Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Circus Fire Memorial and Keney Park.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
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.
