South Akron Travel Guide
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Things to do

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in South Akron

Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow
"Breakfast wasn’t free"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Canton
"Very noisy when we stayed and a group of kids running around and bending the door early morning 1am."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
"Great location! Short walking distance to The Kent Stage, several restaurants and shops, and walking trail across the Cuyahoga River."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
"You had to have 6 foot arms to reach the toilet paper !!!! lol and I’m not kidding"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
"The beds were clean and the staff were very nice. That’s all I can say positive about this property. The hot tub had a nasty thick ring around the top, the pool water was so cloudy there was no way to see the bottom, and the chemicals were so strong they were burning our eyes. The concrete around ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Medina - Akron West
"This was probably the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. It wasn't even the the room I selected. I selected a room with a jetted tub and they gave me a handicap room. I didn't even use the tub or shower because I didn't feel like holding the shower head the whole time. The room smelled like it was ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Where to stay in South Akron

Downtown Akron
Downtown Akron is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal Park and EJ Thomas Hall.

Merriman Valley
If you're spending some time in Merriman Valley, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga River are top sights worth seeing.

West Akron
If you're spending some time in West Akron, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.

Elizabeth Park Valley
Though Elizabeth Park Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akron Art Museum and Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Ellet
While there might not be top attractions in Ellet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Derby Downs and North American Indian Cultural Center.








