Greektown Historic District

Detroit

Greektown Historic District which includes signage and a city as well as a small group of people
Greektown Historic District
Greektown Historic District
Greektown Historic District
Greektown Historic District

Experience the atmosphere of a Mediterranean town within the city center of Detroit as you dine on European food and enjoy a buzzing nightlife.

Greektown Historic District is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Detroit. Walk around this compact part of the city center to find bars, restaurants and casinos inspired by Greece, yet in the heart of Michigan’s largest city. This atmospheric district gives you a glimpse into Detroit’s history and offers fun nights at gaming tables and in European-style bars.

Stroll down streets that were first populated in 1830, initially by German immigrants. Greektown gained its name in the early 1900s when immigrants from Greece moved in and set up businesses in the area. The neighborhood took on even more of a Greek personality in the 1960s, when leaders in the community ran the popular annual Greek Festival on the neighborhood’s streets.

Stop for lunch or dinner in the businesses scattered around Greektown. Restaurants and bars such as Pegasus Taverna are named after Greek heroes, myths and cities. These cozy establishments offer classic dishes from the Mediterranean. Feast on meals such as souvlaki and accompany them with a shot of ouzo, one of the most popular spirits in Greece.

Pause for a moment in the two neighboring churches of Greektown. Look upward when entering Old St. Mary’s, which was built in 1885, to appreciate the colorful frescoes on the ceiling of this Pisan Romanesque church. Annunciation Cathedral is a more modern Greek Orthodox church with impressive icons of the 12 apostles.

Try your luck at the Greektown Casino, a stylish glass building with a variety of games. Poker competitions promise fun and tension throughout the evening, while other tables offer blackjack, roulette and craps.

Throughout summer, Greektown hosts music and dance on the streets at sundown every weekend. Join hundreds of visitors and embrace the lively energy of these performances as Monroe Street becomes pedestrianized for the night.

Ride Detroit’s People Mover into the heart of Greektown Historic District or take one of the buses running throughout the city. The neighborhood is free to enter and easy to explore on foot. Its highlights are open throughout the year.


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Top hotels in Greektown Historic District

Atheneum Suite Hotel
Atheneum Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,828 reviews)
"With Greektown being under construction it would be great if the hotel actively offered and advertised a shuttle to the stadium area for games. The rooms are showing their age with outdated decor especially in the sitting area of the suites"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Atheneum Suite Hotel
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI
The price is P5,952 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P5,952
P8,469 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,098 reviews)
Overall great
"We had a quick one night stay for a concert. Great service and experience. Everyone was very friendly. The only complaint all 3 of us had, were the pillows were way too fluffy and uncomfortable. We all woke up with horrible head/neckaches."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
4 out of 5
1509 Broadway St., Detroit, MI
The price is P9,842 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
P9,842
P11,121 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,549 reviews)
"The main appeal is the decor! It’s very beautifully done but I didn’t find the bed particularly comfortable. And I’m not sure if the walls were too thin or if the people I heard were just really loud."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel
4.5 out of 5
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,854 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful, easy checkin. Unfamiliar with the area made it a bit uncomfortable with any place. Would for sure stay here again"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

MotorCity Casino 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 P8,327 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P8,327
P9,659 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel Indigo Detroit – A Great Stay in the Heart of the City I had an excellent experience at Hotel Indigo Detroit. The pricing was very reasonable, especially considering the location and quality of service. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout my stay. What really stood ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown by IHG
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 P9,641 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P9,641
P11,183 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,116 reviews)
"Worked out great since we were going on a lunch and entertainment cruise on the Detroit Princess. The dock was more or less across the street. There was a People Mover a half a block away to get around downtown for free. Pricey but worth it."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
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.

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Greektown Historic District