West End Travel Guide
Providence
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
WaterFire Arts Center
You can study the exhibits at WaterFire Arts Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Providence Performing Arts Center
See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.
Thayer Street
During your visit to Providence, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Thayer Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and art scene.
Top hotels in West End
Michie Hostel
The good: the room was very comfortable and the common room/kitchen area was great. It's affordable compared to the other options in Providence. The inconvenient: the hostel is not staffed, so it wasn't possible to store my luggage before my 4 PM reservation. The app to access the property didn't ...
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Omni Providence Hotel
Clean room and bathroom. Easy check in and pleasant staff. Attached convention center parking is convenient
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Warwick-Airport
The manager at the front was so nice and welcoming
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Great location and clean rooms
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Colonial Inn Seekonk
Staff were very friendly upon arrival. Happy to stay here .
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The hotel was nice. Staff was friendly. The room was clean. It was in a good location to get to the city within a quick drive. I didn’t love that parking was across the street and you had to pay $10 a day for it.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, The Sentinel Dog and Betsey Williams Cottage are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence River and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.
Olneyville
Though Olneyville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like WaterFire Arts Center and DePasquale Plaza.
Lower South Providence
While visiting Lower South Providence, you might make a stop by sights like Big Blue Bug and South Providence Library.
Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
