Downtown Newport

Newport

A marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings in the background.
A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a white building with a balcony.
A beach with a marina filled with sailboats.
A boat with a covered deck at a marina with other boats and buildings in the background.
A large stone building with a prominent red-tiled roof and a conical tower.

Stay near popular Downtown Newport attractions

A large bronze sculpture of a wave in an outdoor public space.

Thames Street

9.4/10 (1,918 reviews)
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
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Things to do

The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

RM204
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down

Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down

RM192
per adult
Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down
At its inception, the entire campus of Salve Regina University fit into the donated Oche Court mansion.

Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

RM49
per adult
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

RM102
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

RM82
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

RM70
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Newport

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is RM1,023 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
RM1,023
RM1,366 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,536 reviews)
"Parking was too expensive"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is RM1,297 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
RM1,297
RM1,692 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hotel Viking
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
25 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is RM1,446 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
RM1,446
RM1,837 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is RM1,554 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
RM1,554
RM1,778 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,128 reviews)
"Tremendously delightful stay during jazzfest weekend! Location was second to none and the complimentary bags of ice on each floor were a major plus. Pricy, but absolutely worth it. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hammetts Hotel
Americas Cup Inn

Americas Cup Inn

2.5 out of 5
6 Mary St Newport RI
The price is RM940 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
RM940
RM1,071 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Quaint but dated. Concerned about security. basic key locks on doors. NO elevators. Roof top terrace nonexistsnt. Close to everything. Breakfast was great"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Americas Cup Inn
Cleveland House

Cleveland House

3 out of 5
27 Clarke Street Newport RI
The price is RM757 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
RM757
RM872 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
"Its a cozy old building with narrow hallways, uneven carpeted floors, and vintage pictures. The bed was very comfortable. Unfortunately the water in shower only came out extremely hot. The mechanism to control temperature wasn’t working. Management was told, but was not fixed by our second day, nor ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Cleveland House
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Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Jared Kent
Open Photo by Jared Kent

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A grand classical building with ornate sculptures, large windows, and a prominent staircase leading to the entrance.
Photo by Michael Kercsmar
Open Photo by Michael Kercsmar

Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.
Photo by Tuyen Truong
Open Photo by Tuyen Truong

Top of the Hill

If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Ocean Drive Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Newport