West End Travel Guide
Providence
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to 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.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in West End
Michie Hostel
I wouldn't reccomend staying here as a female solo traveler or couple. Although most things are fairly similar to the pictures, it is true that you need to read reviews carefully and know what to look for. There were strange sounds coming from some of the rooms that were somewhat concerning. The ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Omni Providence Hotel
The hotel is old and the rooms need renovation
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Concierge staff was great. Fitness and pool were not even average condition.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
No breakfast. They charged me 5 dl. for a small cup of coffee. To old for the price.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
For an overnight stay after a late arrival, it was a great hotel. Room was well appointed and clean, staff was helpful, and breakfast was good. Also, I used the fitness center for about an hour, and found it well equipped, clean, and very useful. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
Friendly staff, convenient location.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center and Providence Bruins are some notable places to visit nearby.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Columbus Theater and DePasquale Plaza while you're in town.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence Children's Museum and Providence River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Providence
You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.
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.
