Accommodation in Riverside

Riverside overview

Riverside is surrounded by picturesque views of the sea, beaches, and islands. You'll enjoy outdoor areas for biking and hiking. Spend a relaxing day at Roger Williams Park and Kennedy Plaza when the weather is nice. Make plans to visit the popular Roger Williams Park Zoo and Brown University. If you're looking for a family- and business-friendly getaway, Riverside is for you.

Where to stay in Riverside

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Riverside has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Riverside with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Riverside hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Riverside hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

How to get to Riverside

Fly in to Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green), 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from downtown Riverside. New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) is the next closest major airport, 21.6 mi (34.7 km) away.

What to see around Riverside

Fun activities in the area include these attractions:

• • Fantasyland
• • Seekonk Grand Prix
• • India Point Park
• • Alex and Ani City Center
• • Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

Family-friendly attractions include:

• • Crescent Park Looff Carousel
• • Roger Williams Park Carousel Village
• • Roger Williams Park Zoo
• • WaterFire Providence
• • Mulligan's Island Golf and Entertainment

Its beaches, hiking trails, and flowers are well known, and favorite spots for nature lovers include:

• • Pawtuxet Park
• • George B. Salter Memorial Grove
• • Roger Williams Park
• • Taylor Bay
• • Providence River

Some popular places in the area to visit include:

• • Brown University
• • Kennedy Plaza
• • Rhode Island State Capitol Building

When to visit Riverside

Curious about when's the best time to visit? Here are the seasonal norms to help with your planning:

Seasonal temperature averages

• January-March: 53°F day, 21°F night
• April-June: 81°F day, 35°F night
• July-September: 83°F day, 49°F night
• October-December: 69°F day, 22°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• January-March: 12.28 inches
• April-June: 11.54 inches
• July-September: 10.83 inches
• October-December: 12.68 inches