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 ฿4,953 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,953
฿5,895 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good staff. Elegant lobby. Room shabby."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 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 ฿3,162 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,162
฿4,249 total
22 Sept - 23 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 Traverse City Beach and Clinch ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (174 reviews)
"I had no trouble with the fact that this is a fully automated building. Check in went fine and was even able to request early access to my room, which I got. The room itself was really nice, large, clean and had access to a roof top deck. Overall very happy with the room and location. Would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 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 ฿6,107 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,107
฿6,779 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿4,660 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿4,660
฿6,650 total
8 Sept - 9 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 City ...
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 ฿4,487 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿4,487
฿5,340 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (2,418 reviews)
"The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. We didn’t have a beach view, but we sat and enjoyed it each morning and evening. There are so many places to go, in and around Traverse City. It was a beautiful escape and we traveled and walked around the Old Mission Peninsula and the Leleanau"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 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 ฿4,464 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,464
฿5,652 total
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The stay was great! Only downfall was i wish the stores and places inside the resort stayed open later. Great stay all around"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 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 Clinch Park Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Slabtown

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

Central

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

Boardman

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



Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide