Behind the Rocks
Hartford
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Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Explore the campus of Trinity College, during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Things to do
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
CA $14
per adult
Behind the Rocks Hotel Deals
The Capitol Hotel
440 Asylum St Hartford CT
The price is CA $147 per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
CA $147
CA $169 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,359 reviews)
"The hotel/motel was clean and staff was friendly Close to stores and restaurants but a little hard crossing roads if walking no real crosswalks. The room we were in had slow WIFI but otherwise a nice place to stay and great value for your dollar"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
120 Laning St Southington CT
The price is CA $134 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
CA $134
CA $154 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,323 reviews)
"My Daughter was sick on the bed and they were very fast getting the bedding changed out. The breakfast was very well maintained by attentive staff members and varied day to day. The 24 hrs coffee and hot chocolate was a great addition."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
1341 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield CT
The price is CA $99 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
CA $99
CA $114 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wethersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,156 reviews)
"Safety lock on doors were loose and coming off, bed had cigarette burns"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
185 Ella Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks CT
The price is CA $113 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
CA $113
CA $129 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Windsor Locks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
185 Brainard Rd Hartford CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $172 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
CA $172
CA $197 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,075 reviews)
"Cons: Sketchy neighborhood. Sketchy people drinking in the parking lot at 3pm on a Tuesday. Poor breakfast. Dimly lit hallways. Pros: Room was reasonable, but nothing special. Good water pressure."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Motel 6 Enfield, CT - Hartford
11 Hazard Ave Enfield CT
The price is CA $88 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
CA $88
CA $101 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Enfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Six Flags New England and Enfield Square are located ...
6.6/10 (1,021 reviews)
"It doesn't help that as we pulled onto thr property someone (who looked like a druggie) was getting arrested. If you look at the property it looks like they are trying to remodel, but I spilled a small amount of water on the floor, as I wiped it up, the tissue came out black. Price was good but the ..."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Behind the Rocks
Find the best Behind the Rocks areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Dunkin' Donuts Park or Hartford Downtown Farmers Market while you're exploring the area.
Frog Hollow
While Frog Hollow might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.
Barry Square
If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.
