New Student Programs

Around Campus: Lodging, Dining, Shops & More

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact Information
Office of New Student Programs
Mid-Campus Residence Hall
109
(860) 832-1234
orientation@ccsu.edu

Around Campus

Lodging, Dining, Shops & More

The area around Central has plenty to offer, from restaurants and cafés to shops and essential services, making it easy to find what you need both on and off campus. Whether you're looking for a quick bite between classes, a quiet spot to study, or a nearby hotel for visiting family, there are options to fit every need and budget. With a mix of student favorites, local businesses, and well-known chains, New Britain and the surrounding towns provide plenty of choices to explore. This guide will help you navigate the area and discover the best spots to eat, shop, and stay.

Please note that the locations and resources listed here are suggestions only and are not officially endorsed by the university.

Lodging

Local Hotels

  • WoodSpring Suites Newington (0.4 miles from Central)
    • Address: 712 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111
    • Phone: 860-272-6757
    • Website
  • Courtyard Hartford Farmington (1.5 miles from Central)
    • Phone: (860) 521-7100
    • Address: 1583 SE Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
    • Website
  • Red Roof Inn Hartford - New Britain (1.9 miles from Central)
    • Phone: 937-328-4250
    • Address: 65 Columbus Blvd, New Britain CT
    • Website
  • Extended Stay America - Hartford – Farmington (2.9 miles from Central)
    • Phone: (860) 676-2790
    • Address: 1 Batterson Park Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
    • Website
  • Holiday Inn Express Newington (4.5 miles from Central)
    • Phone: (860) 372-4000
    • Address: 2553 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
    • Website
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington (5.1 miles from Central)
    • Phone: (860) 674-8488
    • Address: 301 Colt Hwy, Farmington, CT 06032
    • Website
  • The Farmington Inn & Suites (5.2 miles from Central)
    • Phone: (860) 677-2821
    • Address: 827 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
    • Website

Popular Dining

American Cuisine

Halal Cuisine

Asian Cuisine

Latin American Cuisine

Desserts

Healthy Options

Chain Restaurants

Fast Food

  • McDonalds - 40 Martin Luther King Dr, New Britain, CT 06051
  • Burger King - 610 Hartford Rd, New Britain, CT 06053
  • Chipotle - 1457 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110
  • Taco Bell - 20 E Main St, New Britain, CT 06051

Coffee Shops

Transportation

Airports

Trains

Bus Routes and Information

Fast Track

  • CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Station @ Bay N

UPASS Information

Medical & Health

Hospitals

Urgent Cares/Walk-Ins

Pharmacies

Insurance

Mental Health Resources

Shopping

Grocery/Convenience Stores

International Food Market/Grocery

  • A Dong Supermarket (Asian & Middle Eastern) : 160 Shield Street, West Hartford, CT
  • Key Food Supermarket , New Britain, CT: 60 E Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
  • ADAM MARKET INTERNATIONAL GROCERY AND HALAL: 429 Osgood Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
  • New Britain Halal Market: 268 Allen St, New Britain, CT 06053
  • Ji Chang Market: 1340 East St, New Britain, CT 06053
  • Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli: 37 Raymond Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107
  • Polmart: 123 Broad St, New Britain, CT 06053
  • El Mercado Marketplace: 704 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106

Clothing and Other Stores

  • Khols: 245 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, CT 06037
  • Karma's Closet: 27 Garfield, Newington, CT 06111
  • Rainbow: 220 E Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
  • West Farms Mall: 1500 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110
  • T.J. Maxx: 1600 SE Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
  • Burlington: 1600 Se Road (Rt, CT-71, Farmington, CT 06032
  • Target: 475 Hartford Rd, New Britain, CT 06053
  • Walmart: 3164 Berlin Turnpike in Newington, Connecticut
  • Savers: 3137 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
  • West Hartford Second Chance Stop: 175 Park Rd, West Hartford, CT 06119
  • The Bristol Bazaar: 67 Race St, Bristol, CT 06010

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