Greektown Historic District Travel Guide

Detroit

Greektown Historic District
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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Greektown Historic District

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI
The price is Rp2.431.792 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
Rp2.431.792
Rp3.260.900 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy 5 restaurants, a casino and 5 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,655 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Atheneum Suite Hotel
Atheneum Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI
The price is Rp2.844.270 per night from 1 May to 2 May
Rp2.844.270
Rp3.270.910 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (1,730 reviews)
"Very nice and the people were very friendly."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Atheneum Suite Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel
4.5 out of 5
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
The price is Rp3.141.824 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp3.141.824
Rp3.613.064 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,726 reviews)
"Bathroom could use a deeper cleaning it looked like it may have been dried spit on shower wall and wall by toilet"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

MotorCity Casino Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
3 out of 5
30847 Flynn Drive, Romulus, MI
The price is Rp1.467.576 per night from 18 May to 19 May
Rp1.467.576
Rp1.621.671 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Romulus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,092 reviews)
"Nice and clean. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
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 Rp2.797.987 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
Rp2.797.987
Rp3.217.686 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (2,012 reviews)
"Spectacular view. The staff was excellent and provided wonderful care."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
The Westin Southfield Detroit
The Westin Southfield Detroit
4 out of 5
1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI
The price is Rp2.272.050 per night from 1 May to 2 May
Rp2.272.050
Rp2.567.416 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Southfield. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It’s very clean"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

The Westin Southfield Detroit
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 Greektown Historic District

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Downtown Detroit

4/5(9 area reviews)

Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Comerica Park and Ford Field, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Detroit
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Lafayette Park

When in Lafayette Park, you can plan a visit to Ford Field and Comerica Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lafayette Park
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Douglass

When in Douglass, you can plan a visit to Ford Field and Comerica Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Douglass
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
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Brush Park

Brush Park might not have many top sights, but Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brush Park
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Rivertown

If you're spending some time in Rivertown, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre and Detroit Riverwalk are top sights worth seeing.

Rivertown

Greektown Historic District Travel Guide