Downtown Newport

Newport

A harbor with numerous sailboats and a large bridge in the background.
A riverside bar with a docked boat and a clear blue sky.
A large suspension bridge spanning a body of water, with a rocky shoreline and greenery in the foreground.
A large suspension bridge over a body of water with sailboats.
A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a white building with a balcony.

Stay near popular Downtown Newport attractions

A busy street lined with colorful buildings, including a jewelry store and a bike rental shop.

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

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

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

€14
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

€15
per traveller
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport: Narrated Trolley Tour

90-Minute Scenic Narrated Trolley Tour (Ages 8+)

€29
per adult
90-Minute Scenic Narrated Trolley Tour (Ages 8+)
Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

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

€48
per adult
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Rose Island Lighthouse is a crowd favorite.

Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

€38
per adult
Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

€16
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
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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 €163 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
€163
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,604 reviews)
"Definitely in a great location in a very Cool town"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is €240 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
€240
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 €255 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
€255
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very expensive for what I thought would be off season in Newport. Rooms were average. Very clean."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Hammetts Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4 Commercial Wharf Newport RI
The price is €175 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
€175
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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 ...
Hammetts Hotel
Mill Street Inn

Mill Street Inn

3 out of 5
75 Mill St Newport RI
The price is €164 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
€164
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Mill Street Inn
Newport Bay Club and Hotel

Newport Bay Club and Hotel

2.5 out of 5
337 Thames St Newport RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €211 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
€211
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We stay here often, the location is perfect it is walking distance to the heart of Newport. The rooms are always clean and the staff is friendly, we like that it has a kitchenette area, sitting area separate from the bedroom. The Building is old so the only complaint I ever have is having inconsiderate ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Newport Bay Club and Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rocky shoreline with a bridge in the background.

The Point

You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in The Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Ferry Terminal or Newport Harbour.

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 lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset sky.

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park 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.

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.

Downtown Newport

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