West End, RI
Providence
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Walk around the campus of Brown University, a top college 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 theater scene.
WaterFire Arts Center
You can study the exhibits at WaterFire Arts Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Thayer Street. Experience the area's entertainment venues and art scene.
Things to do
Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
West End Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
Easy check-in process. Big, clean room, handicap accessible. Lobby, coffee shop/restaurant area and conference area very dirty. Great location for easy walk to major sightseeing sites. Cafe Nero nearby is excellent. Reasonable self-parking pricing; parking easily accessible to hotel.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Warwick-Airport
Clean and easy check in
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Loved the property, it had a historic, cozy feel. Only things would suggest for the room is a reading light next to the chair and a full length mirror behind the door.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The attendant Kris was very helpful and pleasant
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Providence - Airport
Some stains on couch and curtains with a few rips…Property needs updating for sure but very clean and nice staff. A great size for families and pets. Overall great experience.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Seekonk Providence Area
Safe
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Other neighborhoods around West End
Elmwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Elmwood and surrounding area, you can visit The Sentinel Dog and Betsey Williams Cottage.
Upper South Providence
Discover the city's vibrant arts scene with WaterFire, an environmental art installation, and explore diverse ethnic neighborhoods. Enjoy the highest number of restaurants per capita in the US and easily navigate with the "Great Streets" initiative.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to DePasquale Plaza or Columbus Theater.
Olneyville
When in Olneyville, you can plan a visit to WaterFire Arts Center and DePasquale Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
Dive into the cultural heart of the city, with historic 19th-century architecture, Burnside Park, and the Westminster Arcade for shopping. Catch a performance at the Providence Performing Arts Center or explore AS220's community arts center.