Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Greater Sacremento
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a house
California State Capitol which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture
Crocker Art Museum showing art and modern architecture
Downtown Sacramento

Popular places to visit

Golden 1 Center

Golden 1 Center

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Golden 1 Center
California State Capitol

California State Capitol

3.5/5(4 reviews)

The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.

California State Capitol
Sacramento Capitol Park which includes a garden

Sacramento Capitol Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.

Sacramento Capitol Park
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

K Street Mall

3/5(1 review)

During your trip to Sacramento, you can do some window-shopping at K Street Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

K Street Mall
Crocker Art Museum showing art and modern architecture

Crocker Art Museum

Once the mansion of a wealthy state judge, Crocker Art Museum is now one of the most important collections of art in California.

Crocker Art Museum
Greater Sacremento featuring a church or cathedral

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Wonderful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and religious artworks feature in this towering Roman Catholic house of worship in the heart of Sacramento.

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Activities

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Sacramento River Historic River Cruise

AU$47
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Sacramento River Historic River Cruise
Sacramento: Pedal Bar Tour with 2 Stops

Sacramento: Pedal Bar Tour with 2 Stops

AU$87
per adult
Sacramento: Pedal Bar Tour with 2 Stops
Sacramento: Gunslingers Ghosts and Ghouls Walking Tour

Sacramento: Gunslingers Ghosts and Ghouls Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Sacramento: Gunslingers Ghosts and Ghouls Walking Tour
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

AU$28
per adult
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Sacramento Puzzling Adventure

AU$55
per traveller
Sacramento Puzzling Adventure
Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour

Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour

AU$182
per adult
Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Sacramento Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
4 out of 5
1209 L St, Sacramento, CA
The price is AU$351 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$351
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,005 reviews)
"It was clean, and the people were friendly"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Governors Inn Hotel
Governors Inn Hotel
3 out of 5
210 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$208 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,664 reviews)
"Excellent customer service wonderful hotel staff beautiful facility clean room great breakfast breakfast attendant. Bessie was superb. Will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Governors Inn Hotel
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
3 out of 5
300 J St, Sacramento, CA
The price is AU$297 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
"Location was amazing and the area walkable. The food and drink on property were super overpriced and mediocre at best. Fees and added surcharges were a bit over the top and the parking very expensive. Would probably look somewhere else first next time, but the location really is amazing."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
4 out of 5
500 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$444 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$444
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, WiFi (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"From the valet parking to the extended checkout, this was a perfect stay. Would be nice to have a breakfast cafe, but we found one close by."

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
4 out of 5
1122 7th Street, Sacramento, CA
The price is AU$365 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$365
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (969 reviews)
"Excellent location for attending concert at Golden 1. Clean and spacious room. Missed slippers and robes not offered. Breakfast not cheap but delicious."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
926 J Street, Sacramento, CA
The price is AU$306 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$306
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (975 reviews)
"i would have liked a few more amentites like toothpaste,brush a comb and there were no glassess or cup in the room."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento

Sacramento featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

Central Sacramento
Old Sacramento which includes heritage architecture and signage

Old Sacramento

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Old Sacramento Waterfront or Sacramento History Museum might round out your trip.

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Boulevard Park

When in Boulevard Park, you can plan a visit to Golden 1 Center and Memorial Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Boulevard Park
Fort Sutter State Historical Park which includes interior views

Midtown Sacramento

Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.

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Curtis Park

While Curtis Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like California Highway Patrol Headquarters and Fairytale Town.

Curtis Park
Sacramento Zoo featuring zoo animals

Land Park

If you're spending time in Land Park, check out sights like Fairytale Town or Sacramento Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 4th Ave-Wayne Hultgren Station or Broadway Station.

Land Park

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