Places to stay near Brown University

Charming 2nd Floor Apartment in Historic Fox Point

Light-filled (4 skylights!) upstairs apartment in 169-year-old home. Cozy and playful decor with a lot of nostalgia. The house has beautiful wide pine plank floors. If you like straight lines, this house is not for you - it's a little wonky, but we find its charm far outmeasures the crooked doorways and other quirks. Located in Fox Point, a 15 min walk to brown, steps from Wickenden and Ives streets, the Newport Ferry, coffee shops, and restaurants, but on a side street out of the way of it all.

The Queen’s Gambit Suite by PVDBNBs (1 bed/1 bath)

Welcome to the William Mason House! Located steps away from Brown university and downtown Providence is this unique, luxury city escape. It is filled with captivating design, one of a kind historic architecture, and an abundance of nature. This apart-hotel unit is on the second floor and gives off an Art Deco aura. It offers one superbly designed bedroom. A beautiful living room with sofa bed and designer kitchen are also a part of this space. Enjoy access to a night lit roof top terrace.

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.

Clean Convenient And Stylish Townhouse

We are offering weekly and longer-term visitors to Providence. Stay in the center of downtown in our fully renovated historic townhouse with updated and modern amenities. Great restaurants, walking distance to water fire and PPAC and RI convention center. Walk to RISD, JWU, Brown. There is no onsite parking. Local parking rates are approx $25.00 per night. Street parking is available in front of the building during the day and evening hours.

College Hill Rooftop Suite !

The 2-night minimum College Hill rooftop suite of our historic home (1818) on the East side of Providence is right near Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, restaurants, bars and shops. This 3rd-floor apartment includes private parking & entrance, 1 BR-New Bedding-, 1 LR, 1 BTHR, breakfast area, plenty of storage & smart TV. People of any race, ethnicity, religion, gender and sexual identity are welcome here.

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'.

College Hill, Private Entrance, Walk to Brown&RISD

Welcome to this clean, comfortable, and conveniently located 1-bed apartment in Providence's East Side! Great location in the historic College Hill neighborhood by Brown University, RISD, and Waterfire. The apartment has a private entrance, keyless entry, off-street parking, kitchenette (no oven or stove), fast WiFi, and more. Air conditioning provided months of June through end of September.

Walking Distance to RISD, Brown, & Convention Hall

Enjoy Providence's best restaurants and attractions within walking distance! Conveniently located in the heart of DownCity, and less than a half mile from Brown University, you'll enjoy endless dining options in one of America's top 10 foodie cities. Take a quick walk over to the East Side to experience Providence's historic culture while walking the grounds of Brown University.