Downtown Detroit Travel Guide

Detroit

Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit

Detroit is known for its architecture, industrialization and the arts. As creative entrepreneurs reclaim downtown, a new urban culture is rising next to the old.

While Detroit may have suffered a fall, when in 2013 its council filed for bankruptcy, the city is quick to be back on its feet. The revitalization of Downtown Detroit is where you can see the city rapidly transforming. Fashion and art are revived, historic buildings are being restored, and green spaces, restaurants, cafés and new urban areas are being created.

Detroit became one of the world’s wealthiest cities after the post-World War I auto industry boom. There is no better way to see this than in a walking, cycling or personalized guided tour of the city. See stunning art deco buildings including the Guardian Building, the Detroit Opera House and the Detroit Public Library. Admire the Fisher Building, a 441-foot (134-metre) tall building known as the Eiffel Tower of Detroit because of its stunning art deco architectural designs.

Art and history enthusiasts will find enough museums to fill several days’ worth of exploring. Admire old cars and model trains in the Detroit Historical Museum. At the Motown Museum, see where The Supremes and other famous Motown artists recorded their music. Visit the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to see memorabilia, films and photographs celebrating the African-American legacy of freedom and justice. Watch an IMAX movie or learn about space at the Michigan Science Centre. Visit the Detroit Institute of Arts to see Vincent van Gogh’s important painting, Self Portrait, and Mexican artist Diego Rivera's most successful work, Detroit Industry, among others.

Dance the night away or see a live band in bars and nightclubs throughout the district. Have a cocktail and listen to some jazz at Cliff Bell’s, one of the oldest jazz clubs in Detroit.

Explore downtown’s river walks and gardens. See outdoor entertainment at Campus Martius Park or cross the MacArthur Bridge to enjoy natural parklands on Belle Island in the Detroit River.

While Detroit is best seen with a car, you can rent a bike or taxi or use the Detroit People Mover, an automated transit system. The Detroit Metro Airport is a 30-minute drive southwest of downtown.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Detroit

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI
The price is ₹13,772 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
₹13,772
₹18,350 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,186 reviews)
"Great place and a great price. Super close to working office & easy place to crash for the night. Parking was a bit confusing, but maybe just because I’m new to cities. Would recommend to anyone, clean, quite and luxurious."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Atheneum Suite Hotel

Atheneum Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI
Stay at this boutique hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,848 reviews)
"Huge rooms, comfortable beds, huge bathrooms, very clean. Great food at lobby bar. Walking distance to most attractions downtown"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Atheneum Suite Hotel
Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
The price is ₹14,637 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹14,637
₹16,979 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,150 reviews)
EXCELLENT AMAZING STAY 5 STARS ⭐️
"Our first room was great, but the television column didn’t work. Called maintenance and get up graded to a greater room and still was AMAZING!! Staff are great!! Valet was super Wonderful!!! Your valet sets the tone as the first contact and then the desk help was also excellent. I booked for my wife ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

4 out of 5
1509 Broadway St., Detroit, MI
The price is ₹12,318 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹12,318
₹13,919 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,564 reviews)
"Great location and bars on the property."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1020 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
The price is ₹14,561 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹14,561
₹16,891 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown by IHG
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby

4 out of 5
525 West Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI
The price is ₹12,365 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹12,365
₹14,343 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"My room I paid for was overbooked so I was offered what was available. I know things happen but it was disappointing not to get the space I anticipated."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Detroit

Greektown Historic District

Greektown Historic District

Visitors to Greektown Historic District love its first-class casinos, and you can check out Hollywood Casino at Greektown and Underground Railroad Station Marker. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Greektown Station.

Greektown Historic District
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Lafayette Park

When in Lafayette Park, you can plan a visit to Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lafayette Park
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Douglass

When in Douglass, you can plan a visit to Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Douglass
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Brush Park

Brush Park might not have many top sights, but Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brush Park
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Corktown

Travellers enjoy Corktown for its live music and historical sites. Consider checking out Michigan Central while you're in the area.

Corktown
Eastern Market featuring interior views, shopping and flowers

Eastern Market

The great live music and first-class casinos highlight some of the most notable features of Eastern Market. Make a stop by Historic Trinity Lutheran Church while you're exploring the area.

Eastern Market


Downtown Detroit Travel Guide