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 ฿4,761 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,761
฿5,665 total
25 Oct - 26 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel & location!! We could leave the car in the lot & reach many places in the downtown by foot. Also, not a far drive from the many wineries in the area. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 29 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 ฿2,855 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,855
฿3,914 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (202 reviews)
"Very clean and nice room. Perfect walkable downtown location. Parking was available across the street but was not aware of additional $50 daily fee until after booking. Would still highly recommend and likely return."

Reviewed on 30 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 ฿5,743 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,743
฿6,375 total
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It was ok. I wouldn’t stay there if there was a next trip to Traverse City."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,855 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,855
฿4,660 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Nice new property. Walkable. No elevator. Ever though it was a remote check in they were available and responsive. We had issues with the unit door code but got help quickly. No Parking but the lot across the street can be used for limited hours. Metered street parking very close by the police sub ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 ฿3,290 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,290
฿3,915 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (2,466 reviews)
"The breakfast was only a small box"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

3 out of 5
1529 US 31 N Traverse City MI
The price is ฿4,230 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,230
฿5,008 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,412 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay emensely. The room was clean and the view was wonderful. The staff was so helpful and friendly. I am looking forward to staying there again in the near future."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Baywatch Resort
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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.

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 Clinch Park are some notable places to visit nearby.



Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide