Old West Side Travel Guide
Ann Arbor
Visit Old West Side
Popular places to visit
University of Michigan
Come to see the ivied halls, grassy quads, cultural performances and athletic events at this renowned university, one of the world’s most prestigious.
Michigan Stadium
Catch an event at Michigan Stadium during your trip to Ann Arbor. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan
Science and history are fun to explore at this family-friendly museum. Exhibits are geared to appeal to students, community members and visitors.
Hill Auditorium
Enjoy classical music, a rock concert or performing arts event in this impressive century-old venue on the University of Michigan campus.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Browse one of the nation’s greatest and oldest university art collections at this museum on the prestigious University of Michigan campus.
Ann Arbor Art Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ann Arbor Art Center during your travels in Ann Arbor.
Top hotels in Old West Side
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
This is a well-situated hotel within easy walking of downtown shops and restaurants. What really stood out for us was the breakfast staff. Every morning they were so kind, cheery, and full of good bits of sports lore. This hotel’s staff were so helpful from the valets to the front desk, but what ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Ann Arbor City Club Apartments
We loved our stay! It was the perfect location as we were visiting my son who goes to Umich. Walking distance to great restaurants and the amazing blank skate creamery is right across the street! The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely stay again when we go back to ...
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
We loved everything about our stay! Restaurant, room, staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
Lovely decor, great location, friendly staff. Very charming
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Saint John's Resort
I had an amazing stay here! I didn’t have much time to fully explore but everyone was super nice and food was great! Loved the style and aesthetic and the rooms were comfortable. My only complaint is my room could have been cleaner there was a stain in my bedding and things missing like coffee and ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Kensington Hotel
Friendly staff, Great location
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old West Side
Main Street
Main Street is well liked for its museums and art galleries. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Hill Auditorium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Kempf House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Yost Ice Arena and Michigan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Eberwhite Woods
Eberwhite Woods might not have many top sights, but Michigan Stadium and Crisler Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kerrytown
Travellers enjoy Kerrytown for its museums and art galleries. Consider checking out Ann Arbor Hands On Museum while you're in the area.
North Central
When in North Central, you can plan a visit to Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Hill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
