What is Downtown Traverse City like?

Travellers to the Downtown Traverse City neighbourhood in Traverse City will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Downtown Traverse City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Traverse City?

Based on our traveller data, Park Place Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Traverse City. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Lake Michigan, and it offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa and Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Traverse City area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Traverse City, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 147 Downtown Traverse City hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Traverse City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Traverse City.

What is there to do in this Traverse City neighbourhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Clinch Park Beach or Clinch Park while you're in Downtown Traverse City. You could also plan a visit to City Opera House or Front Street while you're in the neighbourhood. Old Town Playhouse, Traverse Area District Library and West End Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Traverse City. While you're out sightseeing in Traverse City, make sure that you visit other sights such as Boardman Lake or Bryant Park.

Top 10 Downtown Traverse City Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Traverse City hotels

1. Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Downtown Traverse City

Lauren

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30 Sept - 1 Oct

2. Park Place Hotel

Downtown Traverse City

Mary

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

3. Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

Downtown Traverse City

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

4. Traverse City Condo: Half Mi to Front Street!

Downtown Traverse City

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

5. The Loop Downtown By Kasa

Downtown Traverse City

Roy

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

6. Delamar Traverse City

0.7 km from Downtown Traverse City

Paul Thomas

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

7. Bayshore Resort

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Downtown Traverse City

Ross

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

8. Comfort Inn Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood, 3 km from Downtown Traverse City

Kaylene

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

9. Grand Traverse Motel

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Downtown Traverse City

Lynette

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

Triangle Neighborhood, 2.9 km from Downtown Traverse City

Karen

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

11. Tru By Hilton Traverse City

3.2 km from Downtown Traverse City

Albana

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

12. The Sierra Motel

Triangle Neighborhood, 2.6 km from Downtown Traverse City

Frederick

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Best Western Plus Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood, 2.7 km from Downtown Traverse City

Cody

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

14. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

Indian Woods, 2.6 km from Downtown Traverse City

Antoinette J

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

15. The Vic By Kasa

Indian Woods, 3.2 km from Downtown Traverse City

Priya

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood, 2.9 km from Downtown Traverse City

elena

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

17. Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

3.5 km from Downtown Traverse City

Krissy

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

18. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Traverse City

3.2 km from Downtown Traverse City

Joe

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

19. The Baywatch Resort

6 km from Downtown Traverse City

Brad

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

Iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Spark by Hilton Traverse City

5.5 km from Downtown Traverse City

Donna

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Loop Downtown By Kasa	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 37 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Park Place Hotel	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Traverse City Condo: Half Mi to Front Street!	3.0 star property	7.0 Good 2 reviews	View
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 185 reviews	View

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 Clinch Park Beach 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.

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Boardman

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

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Top Downtown Traverse City Hotel Reviews

The Vic By Kasa

8/10 Good

"I stayed here just overnight (twice) so I didn't get to really use any amenities or anything but the place is very well kept, the rooms are spacious, comfy beds, and the staff was friendly. I also like that when they send you messages it's an actual person on the other end not just an automated system. The only issue I had was that the parking spaces are tiiiiight. I struggled getting my suitcase out of my backseat so I definitely suggest putting luggage in the trunk :)"

Delamar Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"We had an absolutely amazing stay at Delamar Resort in Traverse City! Staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was beautiful, comfortable, and spotless, and the views were truly incredible. Waking up to such a gorgeous view made our stay even more special. The location is perfect — it’s an easy walk to downtown, with plenty of restaurants, shops, and things to do nearby. Delamar offers shuttles also to downtown. We loved being able to enjoy everything Traverse City has to offer without having to worry about driving and parking. From the beautiful accommodations to the fantastic location and breathtaking views, Delamar exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Traverse City!"

Seasons Inn Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"Be aware: The front desk has limited hours. They close at midnight. We needed a late check-in due to our travel. I am glad we called ahead to notify them or else we would have lost our room. The front desk closes at midnight - we were arriving around 12:20. I called ahead and the gentleman was accommodating and waited for us, for which we were VERY thankful. Our room was very clean, and the beds were comfy. Shower drained a little slow, but that is my only negative. Fantastic customer service, as they stayed late to wait for us to arrive."

Hotels in Downtown Traverse City

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Our top choices for Downtown Traverse City hotels

1. Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2. Park Place Hotel

3. Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

4. Traverse City Condo: Half Mi to Front Street!

5. The Loop Downtown By Kasa

6. Delamar Traverse City

7. Bayshore Resort

8. Comfort Inn Traverse City

9. Grand Traverse Motel

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

11. Tru By Hilton Traverse City

12. The Sierra Motel

13. Best Western Plus Traverse City

14. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

15. The Vic By Kasa

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

17. Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

18. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Traverse City

19. The Baywatch Resort

20. Spark by Hilton Traverse City

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Where to stay in Downtown Traverse City

Traverse Heights

Oak Park

Central

Slabtown

Boardman

Top Downtown Traverse City Hotel Reviews

The Vic By Kasa

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