What's Downtown Hartford Like?
Downtown Hartford is notable for its theater scene. Enjoy the neighborhood's entertainment venues, live music, and opera. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Travelers Tower and Hartford State Armory. There's plenty more to see, including Hartford Stage and Dunkin' Donuts Park.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Hartford?
We have 28 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top places to stay in Downtown Hartford:
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
City-center hotel with 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
The Goodwin Hotel
Hotel with bar, 24-hour fitness center- Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Attentive staff
Marriott Hartford Downtown
Hotel with 2 restaurants, spa- Free WiFi • Spa tub • Health club • Bar • Cafe
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown, an IHG Hotel
City-center hotel- Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
Hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Sauna • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Walkable location
How to Get to Downtown Hartford
Flying to:
- Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL), 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Downtown Hartford
- Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal), 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Downtown Hartford
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Hartford
What to See in Downtown Hartford
- Dunkin' Donuts Park
- XL Center
- Connecticut River
- Travelers Tower
- Connecticut Convention Center
Things to Do in Downtown Hartford
- Hartford Stage
- Hartford Symphony Orchestra
- Hartford Downtown Farmers Market
- Connecticut Science Center
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Other Popular Downtown Hartford Attractions
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
- Bushnell Park
- Riverside Park
- Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
- Constitution Plaza