What is Downtown Newport like?

Travellers to the Downtown Newport neighbourhood in Newport will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Downtown Newport travel tips? Make sure that you visit Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Newport?

Based on our traveller data, The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Newport. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Thames Street, and it offers a marina and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hotel Viking and Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Newport?

Expedia has 1035 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Newport to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Newport area.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Newport.

What can I see and do in this Newport neighbourhood?

Stopping by Newport Ferry Terminal, Newport Harbour or Newport Bristol Heritage Passage is a fun way to enjoy the activities Downtown Newport has to offer. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Newport include Ryan Family Amusements, Queen Anne Square and Old Stone Mill. While you're out sightseeing in Newport, make sure that you visit other sights such as Whitehorne House or Redwood Library and Athenauem.

How can I get around Downtown Newport and the greater Newport area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Newport Ferry Station.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Newport, Newport - 2026 Updated Prices

A marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings in the background.

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Our top choices for Downtown Newport hotels

A waterfront building with outdoor seating and string lights.

1. Hammetts Hotel

Downtown Newport

Donnie

₹36,485 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A balcony with a view of a marina, a bottle of wine, and glasses on a blue tray.

2. Newport Bay Club and Hotel

Downtown Newport

Keith

₹36,319 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the sea through large windows.

3. Harborside Inn

Downtown Newport

Thomas

₹27,869 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, including a table with a fruit bowl, surrounded by large umbrellas.

4. Mill Street Inn

Downtown Newport

Oonagh

₹22,099 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A marina with boats docked, a covered area with people, and a building with a sloped roof.

5. Francis Malbone House Inn

Downtown Newport

Donald

₹43,971 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Three people walking on a beach with waves in the background.

6. Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Downtown Newport

Torrain

₹50,361 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A two-story house with a porch, large windows, and a front door.

7. Serenity Inn Newport

Downtown Newport

Elaine

₹26,976 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a body of water, with chairs and a vase of flowers.

8. Wellington Resort

Downtown Newport

Sami

₹40,030 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A two-story building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a brick-paved front area.

9. Bouchard Inn

Downtown Newport

Christopher

₹22,554 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A marina with multiple boats docked at wooden piers, connected by walkways.

10. The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

Downtown Newport

Eileen

₹25,860 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and blue and white wicker chairs, overlooking a town with a church steeple.

11. The Outlook Inn

Downtown Newport

Warren

₹30,489 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A grand hallway with a wooden floor, flanked by two staircases with red and white steps, leading to a door at the end.

12. The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection

Downtown Newport

Cheryl

₹96,378 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central column, and a glass railing overlooking a lower level.

13. The Brenton Hotel

Downtown Newport

Andrea T

₹54,212 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

14. Hotel Viking

Downtown Newport

Kevin

₹42,388 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and blue bedding, a blue and white striped rug, a window with blinds, and a radiator.

15. Paws on Pelham

Downtown Newport

Siqi

₹24,097 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A multi-story building with a prominent clock on the facade, a red awning, and a sign for a restaurant or cafe.

16. Americas Cup Inn

Downtown Newport

Heather

₹23,725 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the sea, and a railing.

17. Admiral Fitzroy Inn

Downtown Newport

Joseph

₹25,004 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a wrap-around porch, a distinctive turret, and a sign for "The Almondy Breakfast Inn."

18. Almondy Inn

Downtown Newport

Jason

₹49,724 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs.

19. The Burbankrose

Downtown Newport

Susan

₹15,856 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A waterfront property with a large white building featuring multiple balconies and a dock area with boats.

20. Forty 1 North

Downtown Newport

FELIX

₹52,861 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Newport

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Serenity Inn Newport	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 697 reviews	View
The Newport Lofts - 595 Thames Street	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Hydrangea House	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 256 reviews	View
Mill Street Inn	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
The Brenton Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 617 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Newport

Find the best Downtown Newport areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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A sign for Fort Adams, a National Historic Landmark, with crossed cannons and a clear blue sky in the background.

Fifth Ward

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

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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.

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A grand classical building with ornate sculptures, large windows, and a prominent staircase leading to the entrance.

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.

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.

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.

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Top Downtown Newport Hotel Reviews

Jailhouse Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We found Jailhouse Inn to be delightful! The location is great and the lady who checked us in was helpful and friendly. Our rooms were comfortable and the breakfast options in the morning were wonderful. Would definitely stay there again!"