Places to stay near Brown University

“New England Scholar” style retreat in Providence!

Magnificent condo, with its own private entrance located right off Providence's historic Benefit St! Steps from Brown, RISD, downtown and some of the finest dining in the Northeast. Charming, richly appointed interiors and eclectic objets d'art, but with all modern amenities including premium linen. ~10 minutes walking distance from bus and train stations; downtown bars and restaurants are only a jump across the river. Sleeps 3 in quintessential New England charm! FREE and ample street parking!

University Hill - East Side | 2/1 | w/Parking

Steps from Brown & RISD, your own private entry greets you into a beautiful two bedroom space in Providence's most exclusive area. Enjoy the cobblestone sidewalk of historic Benefit Street! Minutes from Miriam, Roger Williams & the Veteran's hospitals. Waterfire & Pedestrian bridge is steps away! Remodeled kitchen, two dining areas, double parlor. High ceilings, built in shelving, & lots of windows allowing gorgeous light. *Multi Unit Building - potential for noise from tenants above*

“Simeon’s House” walk to restaurants, Brown & RISD

BEST LOCATION! Walk to Brown/RISD, restaurants, bars, cafés, museums; located at intersection of College Hill, Fox Point, Downtown. You’ll love the ▫️Central, walkable location ▫️Comfy bed w/soft sheets ▫️Abundant hot water shower, great pressure ▫️Generously equipped kitchen, coffee, washer/dryer, ironing board, TV ▫️Off street driveway parking ▫️Beautiful, historic neighborhood ▫️Charming, cozy space ▫️Brown/RISD proximity for family, alumni, taking classes ▫️Help w/ local recommendations

Landmark Historic 1804 Home - Providence’s Finest

The Issac Bowen Jr. House on the National Register of Historic Places. This unique, 1804 home is ideally situated in Providence's iconic College Hill neighborhood. The home features 3 spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, a cozy den, a living room, and a dining. Located within easy walking distance of Brown, RISD, and downtown Providence, this gorgeous property is the perfect place to spend the weekend with your entire family in charming Providence. A true New England experience. Revered locale.

Well-Appointed Townhouse Near Brown w/ Parking

800 Sq. Ft. 2-level, renovated luxury 1 bed, 1 bath apt. in historic East Side brick home. Close to Brown, Wayland Square& Downtown. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, movie theater. Updated kitchen: stainless appliances, stone counters, microwave, toaster, keurig. Marble bathroom w/ shower & heated floor tiles. 2nd level hosts queen bed & sitting area w/ TV. Gorgeous pine floors. Central Heat/AC. Secure and separate entry. Off street parking. W/D access possible upon request.

A Cozy Loft In Downtown Providence

The cozy loft locates in the center of the downtown Providence, surrounded by the historic art theaters, restaurants, bars and shopping mall. 3 min walking to the convention center, 10 minutes to east College hill (RISD, Brown), west Federal hill, north Train station and State capitol. Parking not included, refer to my guidebook on the parking info. **** Attention ****, the pub directly under the unit plays very loud music til 1-2am on weekend nights, please read more info in the note.

The Pacheco Suite by PVDBNBs (2 bed 1 bath)

Welcome to The Pacheco Suite! Located at historical Athenæum row on the top floor, The Pacheco Suite is inspired by a Mediterranean theme while at the same time, encapsulating Providence's historical architecture. The Suite offers views from the top of college hill, overlooking the whole of downtown. Located on Brown University and RISD's campus, Athenæum Row offers private zenful courtyard space behind the property. From heated bathroom floors to high end furniture, this suite has it all.

Historic Downtown Arcade Condo

Historic condo in the Arcade Providence, a registered National Landmark built in 1828 as the first indoor mall in the US. This exact unit was featured on the Rachel Ray show and described as “the coolest, smallest apartment [they’ve] ever been in.” Enjoy a living area with large TV, small kitchen, full bathroom, and bedroom that sleeps two. A murphy bed in the living room folds down to a twin bed. The Arcade is in the center of downtown Providence, a 5-10 min walk to Brown and RISD.

Cozy, private studio in historic East Side home

You'll love this beautiful, private studio on the 3rd floor of a historic home on Providence's East Side! Bright, comfortable, spacious and cozy, it has all the amenities you need for your stay--private, keyless entry; fast WiFi; street parking and more. Located in walking distance to Brown, RISD, the Amtrak train, and Prospect Park. Day trip (<1 hr. drive/train) to beaches, Boston, and so much more. See our guide (updated post-COVID) for further details.

College Hill Modern Gem

Look no further than this beautifully renovated, centrally located space, less than a 10 minute walk to Brown, RISD, JWU, Thayer St, Hope St, Wickenden St, Ives St, the Newport Ferry, Wayland Square and Downtown. This historic neighborhood boasts rich colonial architecture of yesteryear, and critically acclaimed restaurants and eclectic shops of today. This particular spot has arguably the best walkability in the city. Don’t stay anywhere else.

Bright and cozy East Side suite

Sunny, inviting, 3rd floor walkup on East side of Providence. One block from Oak Bake Shop, Providence Bagel, Whole Foods; much more within one mile. Comfy queen bed + sofa bed, private bath, Apple TV. Great for long-term guests and weekend visitors. Backyard, grill, laundry available but shared with house. Potential basement storage for long-term stays. Ceilings are low in places, may not be comfortable for taller than 6'.

Downtown PVD Loft FREE garage parking

It's rare to find a place that's both historic and one-of-a-kind! This micro loft has everything that you need for your stay in the most beautiful city ever! Built in the 1800’s and known for being the oldest mall in America! Walking distance to Waterfire, romantic gondola rides, Providence Flea, the best restaurants, bars, and cafes. Come stay in the heartbeat of Providence and see what all the hype is about! LGBT friendly