What is Downtown New Haven like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in New Haven's Downtown New Haven neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown New Haven travel tips? Make sure that you visit Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven City Hall while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown New Haven?

Based on our traveller data, New Haven Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown New Haven. This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Yale University, and it offers a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale and The Blake Hotel .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown New Haven area?

If you're searching for places to stay in New Haven, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 49 Downtown New Haven hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown New Haven, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Downtown New Haven.

What can I see and do in this New Haven neighbourhood?

For cultural attractions in Downtown New Haven, head to Woolsey Hall, John Slade Ely House and Young Men's Institute Library. Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven City Hall are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Mead Visitor Center, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library and Grove Street Cemetery are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown New Haven. While you're out sightseeing in New Haven, make sure that you visit other sights such as Harkness Tower or Connecticut Children's Museum.

How can I get around Downtown New Haven and the greater New Haven area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at New Haven State Street Station.

Downtown New Haven hotels, New Haven, United States of America: New Haven Hotel Guide

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Our top choices for Downtown New Haven hotels

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace and a wall-mounted artwork.

1. New Haven Hotel

Downtown New Haven

Louis

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a cityscape.

2. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Downtown New Haven

Sharon

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dimly lit bar with wooden furniture, hanging pendant lights, and a bar counter with a neon sign.

3. Graduate by Hilton New Haven

Downtown New Haven

Lars

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern library with leather sofas, a checkered rug, and a large wooden bookshelf filled with books.

4. The Study at Yale

Downtown New Haven

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative wall.

5. The Blake Hotel

Downtown New Haven

John

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio area with outdoor seating, a round table, and a sofa.

6. Courtyard New Haven at Yale

Dwight, 0.8 km from Downtown New Haven

Vesselin

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building entrance with a covered walkway, a white car parked in front, and two people near the entrance.

7. Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Long Wharf, 1.6 km from Downtown New Haven

Amy

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

8. Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

West River, 1.2 km from Downtown New Haven

Tanya

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden dining tables, and chairs. There are four wall-mounted appliances and a large window providing natural light.

9. Quality Inn

3.5 km from Downtown New Haven

Zhaoyang

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a building with large windows and a stone facade.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven

4.9 km from Downtown New Haven

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a television, and a microwave.

11. Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

6.2 km from Downtown New Haven

Michael

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton North Haven

7.1 km from Downtown New Haven

TRINA

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and various food items displayed.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites New Haven - South - West Haven

6.2 km from Downtown New Haven

Krishna Arvind

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel corridor with a tiled floor, a central door, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven

Long Wharf, 1.8 km from Downtown New Haven

Natalia

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

8.9 km from Downtown New Haven

Erin

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the outside.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott New Haven Hamden

8.2 km from Downtown New Haven

DANIEL

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

17. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

12.4 km from Downtown New Haven

Janice

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and landscaped gardens.

18. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange-Milford

8.7 km from Downtown New Haven

Pearl

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.

19. Spark by Hilton Guilford

22.5 km from Downtown New Haven

LAURETTA

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

20. Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford - Guilford

13.7 km from Downtown New Haven

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown New Haven

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Blake Hotel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Study at Yale	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 735 reviews	View
New Haven Hotel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 2,388 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton New Haven	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,100 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown New Haven

Find the best Downtown New Haven areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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The Hill

When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Knights of Columbus Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Long Wharf

Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.

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East Rock

Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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West New Haven

While visiting West New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Yale Bowl and Yale Golf Course.

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Wooster Square

While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.

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