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 144 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.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Traverse City, Traverse City - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Traverse City hotels

A balcony with a view of a beach, a railing, and a chair.

1. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

6.1 km from Downtown Traverse City

margaret

₹8,657 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of a beach, a chair, and a table.

2. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

6.3 km from Downtown Traverse City

Jessica

₹8,657 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A deck with a fire pit and two chairs overlooking a sunset over water.

3. The Baywatch Resort

6 km from Downtown Traverse City

Dan and Carolyn

₹8,243 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

4. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

6.2 km from Downtown Traverse City

Melissa

₹6,630 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with outdoor dining and a river view.

5. Delamar Traverse City

0.7 km from Downtown Traverse City

Sorin

₹21,259 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious room with a large bathtub, a television, and a balcony with a view.

6. Bayshore Resort

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Downtown Traverse City

Cathy

₹8,326 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

7. Seasons Inn Traverse City

6.1 km from Downtown Traverse City

Dennis

₹5,685 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.

8. Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Downtown Traverse City

Bill

₹8,169 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and a hotel building in the background.

9. Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

3.5 km from Downtown Traverse City

Krissy

₹14,701 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Two martini glasses with a lemon garnish on a bar counter, with a view of the ocean in the background.

10. Park Place Hotel

Downtown Traverse City

Aerianna

₹11,778 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

11. The Vic

Indian Woods, 3.2 km from Downtown Traverse City

Teresa

₹7,288 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A large building with a modern design, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a calm lake reflecting the structure.

12. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

10.4 km from Downtown Traverse City

Jennifer

₹13,543 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A wooden table with a travel guide, a decorative glass vase, and a starburst ornament near a window with a view of greenery and a building.

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

Triangle Neighborhood, 2.9 km from Downtown Traverse City

Kate

₹8,148 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A balcony with a clear view of a marina and a body of water.

14. Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

Downtown Traverse City

Melissa

₹13,700 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a large dining table.

15. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

6.9 km from Downtown Traverse City

Kimberly

₹10,119 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a beach view, a dock with boats, and a sandy beach with lounge chairs.

16. ParkShore Resort

5.8 km from Downtown Traverse City

Stephen

₹9,233 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

17. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

Indian Woods, 2.6 km from Downtown Traverse City

Nancy

₹14,917 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a TV, and a reception desk.

18. Comfort Inn Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood, 3 km from Downtown Traverse City

Morgan

₹9,764 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

19. Grand Traverse Motel

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Downtown Traverse City

Garland

₹9,532 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

20. Spark by Hilton Traverse City

5.5 km from Downtown Traverse City

Kacey

₹7,972 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Traverse City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Loop Downtown By Kasa	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 40 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 1,008 reviews	View
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 236 reviews	View
The Sierra Motel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 461 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Traverse City

Find the best Downtown Traverse City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A park with benches overlooking a body of water and a city skyline in the distance.

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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A white lighthouse with green shutters and a brick chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

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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A white building with a red roof, surrounded by green grass and trees.

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

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice rental in the heart of Traverse City. You have to pay for parking with this rental and it is not stated before booking. The lot was very convenient to get to. I would stay here again"