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Where to stay in Traverse City

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

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are top sights worth seeing.

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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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Grand Traverse Commons

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While visiting Grand Traverse Commons, you might make a stop by sights like Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Left Foot Charley.

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Indian Woods

If you're spending some time in Indian Woods, Front Street and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Holiday Hills

If you're spending some time in Holiday Hills, Grand Traverse Bay and Mt. Holiday Ski Area are top sights worth seeing.

Traverse City and related destinations

Trip time! Discover the festivals, wineries, and beaches in Traverse City.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Traverse City?

The Baywatch Resort is a favorite with Expedia customers. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Michigan, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Traveler reviews also recommend The Sierra Motel and Tru By Hilton Traverse City as top options for your trip. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Traverse City.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Traverse City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Traverse City?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Traverse City, click here.

What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Traverse City?

Based on reviews, Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good choices to stay on the cheap include Seasons Inn Traverse City and The Baywatch Resort. View all budget hotels in Traverse City.

What's the best accommodation for families in Traverse City?

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your family trip include Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City and Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City. Attractions like Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Traverse City.

What is the favorite LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Traverse City?

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG and Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City are two other good options for your stay. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Traverse City.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Traverse City?

Park Place Hotel is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a restaurant and an indoor pool for its human guests. Two other good options for you and your pet include Seasons Inn Traverse City and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Traverse City. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Traverse City.

What's the best place to stay with easy access to Front Street?

Adjacent to Front Street, Bayshore Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3-star hotel offers a private beach and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Park Place Hotel and Delamar Traverse City.

What about the best place to stay near Traverse City State Park?

One of the top choices for your stay is Grand Beach Resort Hotel, located next to Traverse City State Park, and this hotel offers a private beach and free breakfast. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel and ParkShore Resort are two other good choices in the immediate area.

What's the best place to stay near the beach in Traverse City?

Grand Beach Resort Hotel is a top beachfront hotel offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 10-minute walk of Traverse City Beach. Other good choices to stay near the beach include Sugar Beach Resort Hotel and Cherry Tree Inn & Suites. See more stays near the beach in Traverse City.

What's the best accommodation for a golf trip to Traverse City?

Grand Beach Resort Hotel is a hotel featuring a private beach and free breakfast, and it's a top choice for golfing nearby. Other good options to stay near a golf course include Sugar Beach Resort Hotel and Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City. You can tee off at The Crown Golf Club, Bay Meadows Golf Course, or Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf while you're in town. See more golf hotels in Traverse City.

What's the best accommodation for a winter vacation in Traverse City?

Based on our travel data, Crystal Mountain is a top 3-star resort for a winter vacation, and features ski-in/ski-out access and free WiFi. Other good choices for your winter getaway include Sugar Beach Resort Hotel and GrandStay Hotel & Suites of Traverse City. Enjoy the skiing and snowboarding by visiting Hickory Hills Ski Area or Mt. Holiday Ski Area.

What are some accommodations with pools in Traverse City?

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is a top resort with 4 indoor pools, a children's pool, and free water-park access. A couple of other options with an onsite pool include Best Western Plus Traverse City and Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City. View all hotels with pools in Traverse City.

What is the best spa hotel in Traverse City?

Delamar Traverse City is a top beach spa hotel featuring a fitness center, a bar, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the spa tub and sauna. Other popular spa hotels in Traverse City include Cherry Tree Inn & Suites and Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City. See all spa hotels in Traverse City.

What's the best hotel in Traverse City with an on-site water park or a water park nearby?

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is a popular resort featuring free water park access, 4 indoor pools, and a free kids' club. It's located just steps from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. A couple of other water park hotels to consider are Tru By Hilton Traverse City and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Traverse City. Check out all hotels with or near waterparks in Traverse City.

What's the best place to stay near Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)?

Grand Beach Resort Hotel is a popular hotel, featuring free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located a short 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cherry Capital Airport. Other places to stay within close proximity to the airport include GrandStay Hotel & Suites of Traverse City and ParkShore Resort.

What's it like to stay in Traverse City?

Travelers to Traverse City give high marks for the festivals, array of wineries, and lakeside setting. This city also attracts tourists with its breweries, local tours, and shopping. Top sights around the area include Torch Lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In Traverse City, there are 1318 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Traverse City.

What should I do while I'm visiting Traverse City?

Known for its festivals, cultural venues include City Opera House, Old Town Playhouse, and The Dennos Museum Center. Attractions like Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Centre Ice Arena, and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are fun for kids of all ages. Landmarks like Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Mission Point Lighthouse, and Hippie Tree might be worth a visit. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Traverse City guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Traverse City?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in Traverse City are January, February, November, and December, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of snowfall.