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 ฿3,506 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,506
฿4,172 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,013 reviews)
"It’s very old and dated. The rooms and hallways need to be completely renovated. I know it’s Traverse City but it is way overpriced for what you get and disappointing. The bar at the top is way too small and very cold due to bad windows. Needs a major upgrade"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 ฿2,347 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿2,347
฿3,350 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (212 reviews)
"What was great about the room: it was mostly clean. The location was ideal for downtown activities. It was relatively quiet-especially for a weekend stay. What was absolutely unacceptable and will keep me from ever returning: Communication with the hotel was through text and it took me about an hour ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 ฿4,527 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,527
฿5,024 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ฿3,521 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,521
฿5,397 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (40 reviews)
"Great space and close to downtown"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

4 out of 5
615 E Front Street Traverse City MI
The price is ฿6,160 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿6,160
฿7,508 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Delamar Traverse City
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI
The price is ฿2,569 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,569
฿3,057 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,444 reviews)
"The King room with a couch and balcony are nice size rooms, very clean and comfortable, and being right on the beach is ideal while staying in TC. Very reasonable price as well."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
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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