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Places to stay in Traverse City
8 hotels and inns in this guide. Pros and watch-outs come from the linked sources; the most recent review was October 27, 2026. Cards marked location and brand only do not confirm amenities or fees. Policies change, so confirm details with the hotel before you book. Price bands reflect the lowest nightly rate the hotel advertised: $ under $150, $$ $150-$249, $$$ $250-$399, $$$$ $400 and up.
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Park Place Hotel & Conference Center
Downtown300 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Pros
- Free parking for hotel guests.
- Indoor pool and hot tub.
- Free shuttle to and from Cherry Capital Airport.
Watch-outs
- Pets are $50 per night.
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Sources: park-place-hotel.com
Bayshore Resort
East Front Street (West Bay waterfront)833 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Pros
- Has its own private beach.
- Continental breakfast is included.
- Free shuttle to downtown and the airport during business hours.
Watch-outs
- Guests must be 21 or older to check in.
- No pets allowed.
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Sources: bayshore-resort.com (1) · bayshore-resort.com (2)
Antiquities' Wellington Inn
$$$Boardman / Central Neighborhood230 Wellington St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Pros
- B&B in a 1905 neo-classical mansion.
- Eight guest rooms; full breakfast is served at 9 a.m.
- Within walking distance of restaurants, shops and public parks.
Watch-outs
- Two-night minimum stay on weekends.
- No pets; children must be 12 or older.
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Sources: wellingtoninn.com (1) · wellingtoninn.com (2) · wellingtoninn.com (3) · wellingtoninn.com (4)
The Vic Hotel
Munson Avenue (East Bay)461 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
Pros
- Continental breakfast daily, 8 to 10 a.m.
- Free parking on site.
- One approved pet per unit, $8-$30 per night depending on length of stay.
Watch-outs
- Oversized vehicles (trucks, trailers, vans) are not allowed in the parking area.
- The hotel may pre-authorize up to $250 as a damage deposit.
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Sources: thevictc.com (1) · thevictc.com (2)
Boardwalk Suites & Residences by Kasa
Downtown (State St)232 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Pros
- Suites with full kitchens and in-unit laundry, steps from Front Street.
- Step-free entrance and elevator access to all floors.
- Two rooftop patios.
Watch-outs
- No front desk at the property.
- Parking is paid, in the Boardwalk lot across State Street, and must be prepaid.
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Sources: kasa.com
Hotel Indigo Traverse City
Downtown / Grandview Parkway waterfront263 W Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
Pros
- On Grandview Parkway at the west edge of downtown, walkable to Front Street.
- On-site restaurant and bar plus a rooftop terrace.
Watch-outs
- Valet parking carries a surcharge.
- Dogs only, with a pet fee.
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Sources: stay.traversecity.com
Delamar Traverse City
East Front Street / West Bay waterfront615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Pros
- Waterfront resort with beach access on Grand Traverse Bay.
- Indoor and outdoor heated pools.
- Free parking and an on-site restaurant with seasonal patio.
Watch-outs
- On East Front Street (US-31), a busy road along the bay east of the downtown core.
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Sources: traversecity.com
The Flats at Front + Union
Downtown100 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Pros
- On Front Street in downtown, walkable to shops and restaurants.
- Free self-parking.
- Laundry in every unit.
Watch-outs
- Apartment-style flats rather than a full-service hotel with a front desk and restaurant.
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Sources: stay.traversecity.com
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Cultural stops in Traverse City
Use these addresses to choose a convenient base for your visit, then compare the actual journey on the map.
Art gallery
Sanctuary Goods
Sanctuary Goods is a art gallery on 800 Cottageview Dr #50 in Traverse City.
(231) 932-0775
Art gallery
McMillen's Custom Framing
McMillen's Custom Framing is a art gallery on 322 S Union St in Traverse City.
Art gallery
Higher Art Gallery
Higher Art Gallery, a woman-owned and led gallery, has a home in Downtown Traverse City, Michigan, where over 50 fine artists from Michigan and beyond display their work, including sculpture, paintings, and diverse…
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