Cuyahoga Valley Travel Guide

Cleveland

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Stay near popular Cuyahoga Valley attractions

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Greater Cleveland Aquarium

8.8/10 (138 reviews)
Sleep with the fishes overnight, dive with sharks and eels in a tank and take home exceptional souvenirs and unforgettable memories.
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Things to do

Cleveland: Eerie Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

฿787
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

฿2,657
per adult
Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland
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The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)

฿1,275
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)
Cleveland City Tour By Bus and Trolley

Cleveland City Tour By Bus and Trolley

฿2,460
per adult
Cleveland City Tour By Bus and Trolley
Cleveland Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Cleveland Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

฿320
per adult
Cleveland Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Walking tour of Cleveland

Walking tour of Cleveland

฿1,640
per adult
Walking tour of Cleveland
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Top hotels in Cuyahoga Valley

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
777 Saint Clair Ave Ne Cleveland OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,965 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿4,965
฿5,834 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
"VERY BUSY BUT THEY MOVED EVERYONE REALLY EFFICEINTLY. NOT ALOT OF WAITNG AROUND. WELL RUN HOTEL."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Cleveland - Independence

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Cleveland - Independence

2.5 out of 5
6025 Jefferson Dr Independence OH
The price is ฿2,024 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,024
฿2,378 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,735 reviews)
"bien"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Cleveland - Independence
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland

Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland

3 out of 5
15471 Royalton Rd Strongsville OH
The price is ฿2,466 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,466
฿2,897 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Strongsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,651 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
651 Huron Rd E Cleveland OH
The price is ฿3,659 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,659
฿4,299 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,908 reviews)
"The Hotel was nice very convenient to Rocket Arena for a concert. Only one elevator working during a busy weekend is a little troublesome. Overall pleased with the room."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
1380 East 6th Street Cleveland OH
The price is ฿5,098 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,098
฿5,990 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,782 reviews)
"Lobby and elevator were dirty, front desk was very understaffed and the room has wall repairs done that looked terrible. Cobwebs in the window and AC took hours to cool the room down. Very disappointed"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1260 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH
The price is ฿4,232 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,232
฿4,972 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,443 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel with good location. Buffet breakfast was average and disappointing for this size and quality of hotel. Valet staff had difficulty managing departures and arrivals which led to damage to my car; many cars were parked in front of hotel when we arrived - damage most likely occurred ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square by IHG
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Where to stay in Cuyahoga Valley

Find the best Cuyahoga Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Cleveland

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few things travellers love about Downtown Cleveland. Sights like Cleveland Public Auditorium and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cleveland area at Tower City-Public Square Station.

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Ohio City

The restaurants and live music make Ohio City worth a stop. Make a stop by West Side Market, and jump on the metro at West 25th-Ohio City Station to get around the area.

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Photo by Richard Kennedy
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Tremont

If you're spending some time in Tremont, Christmas Story House and Liminis Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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Gateway District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Gateway District. A stop by Rocket Arena or Progressive Field might round out your trip.

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The Flats

Well liked for its restaurants and riverfront, The Flats is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica and Greater Cleveland Aquarium, and jump on the metro at Tower City-Public Square Station to get around the city.

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