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Where to Stay in Detroit

Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Detroit for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

City
Detroit
Airport
DTW
Nightly range
$40–$450+
Best area
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

Best neighborhoods to stay in Detroit

Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

45 min from DTW

World-class art museum (Diego Rivera Industry murals + Van Gogh). USD 14. 2-3 hours.

Henry Ford Museum + Greenfield Village

30 min from DTW

Iconic Americana museum (closer to DTW than downtown). USD 30. The most-American attraction in America. 3-4 hours.

Motown Museum (Hitsville USA)

50 min from DTW

Original Motown Records studio. USD 22. 90 min tour. The Berry Gordy + Marvin Gaye + Stevie Wonder history.

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Eat here

Coney dog at Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit-style pizza at Buddy's. BBQ at Slows Bar BQ. Frites at HopCat. Beverages: Stroh's + Vernors ginger ale + Faygo.

Local tip

DTW is 30km from downtown Detroit — SMART FAST bus (USD 2, 50 min) is the cheapest. Uber/Lyft USD 50-80. Henry Ford Museum is closer to DTW than to downtown — good for 4+ hour layovers.

Getting to your hotel from DTW

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Getting out of Detroit (DTW)

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Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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