Entrance to the Hood Museum of Art, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Visiting Dartmouth College? Where to Stay, Eat & Explore

For travelers visiting Dartmouth College, Six South St Hotel offers a boutique downtown stay two blocks from campus, close to Dartmouth Green, local dining, shops, arts, athletics, and the Upper Valley experiences that make Hanover worth exploring.

A Dartmouth visit can mean many things. You may be touring campus with a prospective student, returning for reunion, attending Family Weekend, cheering on Dartmouth athletics, visiting for commencement, or simply exploring one of New England’s most iconic college towns, Hanover, NH.

Whatever brings you here, location matters. Six South St Hotel is situated two blocks from the Dartmouth campus and welcomes guests year-round.

Why stay downtown for a Dartmouth visit?

A campus visit is easier when your hotel is close to the places you need to be. Staying at Six South St Hotel means you can walk to Dartmouth, return to your room between plans, meet family for dinner nearby, and enjoy Hanover instead of spending the trip coordinating parking and transportation.

Six South is located at 6 South Street in Hanover, NH, in the heart of downtown. The hotel is surrounded by downtown energy while offering quiet, comfortable guest rooms designed for rest after a full day of tours, events, meetings, and exploring.

What to see on and around campus

Start with Dartmouth Green, the heart of campus life. From there, build your visit around the places that match your interests. Six South St Hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from points of interest such as Baker-Berry Library, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Outing Club, Hood Museum of Art, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Memorial Field, Thayer School of Engineering, and Tuck School of Business, among nearby attractions.

Where to eat during your Dartmouth visit

A Dartmouth trip often includes a packed calendar, so convenient dining is essential. Six South St Hotel offers quick and easy complimentary morning coffee, tea, and pastries. In the evening, guests can dine at Casa Brava Tapas, located inside the hotel, for Spanish tapas and craft cocktails, beer, and wine.

Downtown Hanover provides numerous choices for lunch, dinner, coffee, dessert, and casual meetups. Check Explore Hanover to discover options from 40 shops and various international cuisines.

Make time for Hanover, too

Even if Dartmouth is the reason for your trip, Hanover deserves time on the itinerary. Walk downtown, browse local shops, enjoy a quiet breakfast, take in a performance, visit a museum, or plan a scenic Upper Valley outing.

Book your Dartmouth visit at Six South St Hotel and stay two blocks from campus in downtown Hanover.