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

Things to do


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 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
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
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
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
4 out of 5
1509 Broadway St., Detroit, MI
The price is Rp2.995.740 per night from 5 May to 6 May
Rp2.995.740
Rp3.355.230 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (1,499 reviews)
"STAFF WAS GREAT, PLACE WAS COOL, EVERYTHING WAS GROOVY ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
Sonder Gabriel Richard
Sonder Gabriel Richard
3.5 out of 5
305 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI
The price is Rp1.859.042 per night from 19 May to 20 May
Rp1.859.042
Rp2.082.127 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Detroit. Enjoy a fitness centre, concierge services and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,213 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel but the windows need to be cleaned on the outside"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Sonder Gabriel Richard
MGM Grand Detroit
MGM Grand Detroit
4.5 out of 5
1777 3rd Street, Detroit, MI
Fully refundable
The price is Rp3.349.170 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
Rp3.349.170
Rp4.316.053 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,065 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

MGM Grand 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 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 Second Baptist Church. 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 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
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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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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