Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

An aerial view of a vineyard with rows of grapevines, a road, and scattered buildings.
A park with benches overlooking a body of water and a city skyline in the distance.
A park with a water fountain, a sign, and a marina in the background.
A large cherry pie with a flagpole and a sign stating "World's Largest Cherry Pie".
A cluster of red and white tulips.

Stay near popular Downtown Traverse City attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City

Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel

3 out of 5
300 E State St Traverse City MI
The price is ฿5,172 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,172
฿6,155 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Quiet despite being downtown; clean room although the bathroom area had a faint wet-dog odor. Everything else was nice and clean. Bed was extremely comfortable. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Park Place Hotel
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St Traverse City MI
The price is ฿3,597 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,597
฿4,725 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse City ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (153 reviews)
"Convenient location, adjacent to shopping & dining downtown. The room was clean, although the carpets in hallways & elevator look a little rough. However, parking is very expensive (not disclosed when we first booked the room!) & you'll have to lug your suitcases across the street where there's no ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

3.5 out of 5
263 W Grandview Parkway Traverse City MI
The price is ฿8,117 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿8,117
฿9,010 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful area. Very contemporary feel and look to the hotel. Giant walk in shower. Not much lighting in rooms. Had a room with a bay view which was beautiful but also next to the road and noisy at times. Valet staff were all fast and amazing and helpful. Check out online required an app that we ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
The Loop Downtown By Kasa

The Loop Downtown By Kasa

4 out of 5
139 Pine Street Traverse City MI
The price is ฿4,620 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿4,620
฿6,593 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Traverse City Beach and Front ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. My only constructive criticism is that we would have appreciated more pillows, ideally a mixture of different types as well. The four pillows included were all super thick and not comfortable for side sleepers."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI
The price is ฿4,666 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,666
฿5,552 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,417 reviews)
"Beautiful beachfront location, and the kids absolutely loved it! The staff was also very friendly. Unfortunately, the property itself is extremely old and run-down. The rooms and overall property were not as clean as we expected, and some things simply cannot be fixed with cleaning due to the age ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

3.5 out of 5
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard Williamsburg MI
The price is ฿5,019 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,019
฿6,262 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,030 reviews)
"The room and amenities were great, and the bed was quite comfortable! It was nice having some shops in the hotel. We enjoyed being close but not too close to downtown, as well as being incredibly close to the Turtle Creek casino. We will certainly be returning!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
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Where to stay in Downtown Traverse City

Find the best Downtown Traverse City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Traverse Heights

If you're spending some time in Traverse Heights, Traverse Area District Library and Boardman Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Oak Park

While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Front Street and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby.

Central

Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Clinch Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Slabtown

If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Boardman

While Boardman isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby.



Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide