4/5 - Good
Wendy
Nice quiet shoreline town.
Branford, CT
Travel Guide
Visit Branford
Where to stay in Branford
Branford Center
Brimming with architectural diversity, this historic district boasts styles like Greek Revival and Queen Anne. Enjoy quaint shops, restaurants, and coffee houses such as Ashley's Ice Cream and Common Grounds.
Pine Orchard
5/5(1 area review)
Though Pine Orchard might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Brewery.
Branford Point Historic District
Historic district in Branford, Connecticut, boasts a high concentration of late 19th and early 20th century residential architecture. Explore Harbor Street, Maple Avenue, and Stannard Avenue, or unwind at Parker Memorial Park.
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
320 E Main St, Branford, CT
The price is NT$2,141 per night from May 8 to May 9
NT$2,141
NT$2,495 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Stay at this motel in Branford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"."
Reviewed on 2025/3/26
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG
309 E Main St, Branford, CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$4,001 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
NT$4,001
NT$4,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Branford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Reviewed on 2025/4/24
Baymont by Wyndham Branford/New Haven
3 Business Park Dr, Branford, CT
The price is NT$3,219 per night from May 4 to May 5
NT$3,219
NT$3,702 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this hotel in Branford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (999 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, especially the front desk. Exceptional rooms. Clean, quiet I recommend highly."
Reviewed on 2025/4/7
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.
New Haven Village Suites
3 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in New Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,024 reviews)
"Good stay."
Reviewed on 2025/3/31
Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus Downtown at Yale
240 Congress Avenue, New Haven, CT
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Shubert Theater and Schubert Performing Arts Center are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Great spot for our family
"This was the perfect place for our family to stay while visiting Yale / New Haven. Everything was walkable, the property was great - our teenagers played pool for hours and we used the big screen downstairs to stream movies. Loved it!"
Reviewed on 2025/4/22
Luxury Apartments by Hyatus at Pierpont
9 Tower Ln, New Haven, CT
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in New Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Knights of Columbus Museum and Shubert Theater ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"My husband and I both loved this property and it’s convenient location; so much that we even discussed purchasing one of the apartments as a condo! We ran a bit over checkout and the property manager was very communicative and accommodating. A wonderfully quaint, quiet, and walkable location with ..."
Reviewed on 2025/4/14
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.
Popular places to visit
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
You can learn about the history of Branford when you stop by Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Stony Creek Brewery
You can take time to visit Stony Creek Brewery during your travels to Branford. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center during your stay in Branford. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Double Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Double Beach during your travels in Branford? Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center during your trip to Branford. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Stony Creek Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Stony Creek Museum during your travels in Stony Creek. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Reviews of Branford
3.7
Guest rating
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
Hotel not what is advertised Tv in room broken. Had to switch rooms. First day there pool not available, No one at front desk several times, Excuses excuses. Will not be going back to this hotel ever. Guarantee it.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Neither good or bad. Location was good for our visit..
5/5 - Excellent
TerryB
Quiet and very picturesque
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Room was clean, staff was kind. Only downfall was the loud group that sounded like they were having a party at 1 AM.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
I did not spend time in Branford.
- Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
- Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center
- Double Beach
- Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
- University of New Haven
- Essex Steam Train
- Walnut Beach
- Connecticut River
- Gillette Castle State Park
- Choate Rosemary Hall
- Beardsley Zoo
- Harvey's Beach
- Yale Bowl