Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

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A park with benches overlooking a body of water and a city skyline in the distance.
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Stay near popular Downtown Traverse City attractions

Front Street

9.2/10 (3,678 reviews)
During your visit to Traverse City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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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 4.114.687 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
4.114.687 ₫
4.896.478 ₫ 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 ...
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 2.625.000 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.625.000 ₫
3.496.500 ₫ 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 Traverse City Beach and Front ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
"Charged me smoking fee cause there were signs of cannabis in the room. not smoking. never smoked in the room. refused to hear any logical defense, no policy was broken. they did not want to review."

Reviewed on 6 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 6.210.585 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
6.210.585 ₫
6.893.750 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
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 3.668.700 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
3.668.700 ₫
5.235.759 ₫ 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 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 3.705.649 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
3.705.649 ₫
4.409.515 ₫ 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! (2,403 reviews)
"We had another Great trip here! The staff was very helpful, great beach access and good atmosphere. We will be coming back for a third trip next year."

Reviewed on 7 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 3.846.455 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
3.846.455 ₫
4.818.560 ₫ 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! (1,024 reviews)
"A very pleasant experience"

Reviewed on 7 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.
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Traverse Heights

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

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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.

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Central

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

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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

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