The best hotels in New Haven

What are the best hotels in New Haven?

New Haven is a lively Connecticut city on the coast of Long Island Sound, best known for Yale University, its historic architecture, excellent restaurants and thriving arts scene. Spend your days exploring Yale’s impressive museums, wandering through leafy parks and discovering the city’s famous pizza joints. The Blake Hotel is the standout place to stay, with its chic industrial interiors, romantic atmosphere and rooftop restaurant and bar serving up excellent food and cocktails, all just moments from Yale University.

Start with a wander around Yale University's impressive campus, taking in its Gothic architecture, then visit the Yale University Art Gallery and Yale Peabody Museum. The historic New Haven Green is a lovely spot for a breather, while Chapel Street is lined with independent shops, cafes and restaurants. And, of course, no visit is complete without trying the city's famous New Haven-style pizza, particularly at local institutions Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Sally's Apizza.

Scroll down the page for our full selection of recommended hotels in New Haven or, for a look at different areas, read our guide to the best places to stay in Connecticut.

The Best Places to Stay in New Haven

For city style

• The Blake Hotel is a chic boutique base, just moments from Yale University. Popular with couples, the hotel has an appealing romantic feel. Cool interiors fuse industrial materials with an elegant, airy vibe, and the rooftop bar and restaurant are serious standouts. Ideal for design-conscious travellers and lovers of zingy cocktails.
• The Study at Yale is a contemporary hotel with crisp, clean interiors, a library-lounge with stacks of books, and an excellent eatery. In the heart of Yale's Arts Campus, the property aims to capture the essence of the university, and offers an attractive events space as well as an art gallery showcasing students' work. Book a room with floor-to-ceilng windows for spectacular views! A stylish stay for calm and creative souls.

For old-school cool

• Graduate New Haven promises quirky, retro-inspired decor in 72 rooms and suites. Themed around the building's 1894 origins, interiors feature wood panelling, floral prints, oil paintings and antique furnishings. The lively bar and cafe, gym and free bikes make it a fun choice for sociable visitors eager to experience the New Haven of a bygone era. There are also great rates for Yale students and their families.

For an eco-stay

• Hotel Marcel- This Bauhaus-inspired hotel in New Haven’s Long Wharf district makes a statement with its striking Brutalist architecture, minimalist rooms, custom furnishings and curated artwork. Sustainability is a big part of the appeal, with an all-electric design and plenty of EV charging points. There’s also BLDG restaurant and bar, a 24-hour gym and complimentary parking and local shuttle service.

For an Apartment or Villa

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Travel Information

• Fly to New Haven Airport, or travel to New York or Boston, and take the train to New Haven from there.
• Connecticut is ideal for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Travel during the summer months (June to August) for the warmest weather, but do be aware that this is peak season. Come in the spring (April - May) or autumn (September - October) for fewer crowds and great hotel deals.

Still not sure?

• Browse our list of the best places to stay in Hartford,
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